Peatlands and Climate Conference in Clarens

An educational evening organized by the Community of Communes highlighted the crucial role of wetlands in facing environmental challenges.

Generic image of wetlands with lush vegetation and calm water.
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Generic image of wetlands with lush vegetation and calm water.

Around a dozen people gathered in Clarens on September 28th for a conference on the essential role of wetlands, led by emeritus professor Hervé Cubizolle.

The Clarens festival hall hosted an instructive conference on Monday, September 28th, focusing on the discovery of wetlands. The event, organized by the Communauté de Communes du Plateau de Lannemezan, attracted about a dozen participants eager to learn more about these ecosystems.
Hervé Cubizolle, an emeritus professor at the University of Saint-Étienne, captivated the audience with an educational presentation on the environmental importance of peatlands, especially in the face of current climate and water challenges. The interactive discussions that followed deepened the understanding of these issues.
This free initiative, which concluded with a friendly gathering over snacks, demonstrates the commitment of the territory and its inhabitants to preserving local biodiversity.
Based on information from the official source: Communauté de communes - Plateau de Lannemezan (30/09/2026)