The city of Ris-Orangis’ deep and effective commitment for ecological transition.
The city of Ris-Orangis’ deep and effective commitment for ecological transition.
On 4 May 4th, students of the EnvIM World post-Master, discovered the projects developed for the ecological transition of Ris-Orangis with Gil Melin, Deputy Mayor in charge of the Eco-Polis and participative democracy, President of the familly gardens of l’Orme Pomponne.
After a general presentation of the city, its projects and an overview of the city’s Climate – Air – Energy policy, drawn up by Gil Melin, the students were offered a tour of the city.
Wandering in the city with Mr Melin and Axel OMS, helped them to comprehend the issues at stake regarding the policy implementation ont the field, the organization, financial aspects and coordination of the many projects with the citizens and involved stakeholders :
– The Family Gardens of the Orme Pomponne, an area of 6 Ha
– The Ecoquartier des Docks de Ris, one of the starting projects for the ecological awareness of the city of Ris-Orangis
– The “Berges de Seine”, the project of a marina, river shuttle and swimming area
– The third place “L’Attribut”, role for social networks, at the very core of the city
– The deep geothermal boreholes, plant, which supply the city’s urban heating network
– Urban agriculture, the challenges of soil preservation
The students discovered all the actions carried out in favour of biodiversity, wastelands and re-naturalisation of soils, and the studies and actions towards Zero Net Artificialization, within the framework of the Climate and Resilience Act of 2021.
Thank you to Gil Melin for his presentation and his investment and thanks to Axel OMS for having organized this day with us.
