Monique Barbut
Coverage of Monique Barbut in the Nexus archive.
- What France gets wrong about air conditioning
France faces political and practical challenges in adopting air conditioning, with Environment Minister Monique Barbut opposing its widespread use. The country's resistance to AC persists despite recent heatwaves impacting schools, hospitals, and care homes, particularly in historic cities where installation is difficult.
- Swedish minister breaks ground by bringing baby to EU talks
Sweden’s environment minister Romina Pourmokhtari brought her three-month-old son to an EU ministerial meeting in Luxembourg, marking the first time a baby attended such a meeting. She emphasized the possibility of balancing ministerial duties with motherhood, supported by colleagues like French official Monique Barbut and Spain’s Climate Minister Sara Aagesen.
- French environment minister's absence from public debate underscores government's climate inaction
The absence of French environment minister Monique Barbut from public debate is highlighted as evidence of the government's climate inaction. The article notes her role in protecting the environment, biodiversity, and international climate negotiations.