GEMAPI enables 2 complementary missions to be carried out in synergy: restoring nature to its rightful place along watercourses and limiting the artificialization of land help to mitigate flood risk by allowing water to return to a more natural flow it is now possible to take a systemic approach to the challenges posed by climate disruption efficient solutions for both the preservation of aquatic environments and the safety of local residents and require a range of skills: drawing up strategies day-to-day interventions on the territory.. GEMAPI means a wide scope of intervention: All the actions undertaken are notably financed by the taxe GEMAPI, levied on local taxes. This can only be used to act on aquatic environments and the flood risk local residents contribute to the resilience of their territory The coastline of our territory is a precious asset but a fragile environment: it is subject to the risks of pollution concerted management of its challenges is therefore essential Thus, the Metropole is acting alongside the Conservatoire du Littoral on the protected natural areas of Etang de Vic in conjunction with coastal communes and local managers and players Objective: to help coastal areas adapt to climate change Programmes d'Actions de Prévention des Inondations (PAPI - Flood Prevention Action Programs) enable the implementation of a comprehensive flood risk management policy secure the CHU and protect the lower Mosson valley these are the large-scale projects (nearly €10m) currently underway design and regulatory procedure phases are being finalized and the first works should begin this year It will strengthen monitoring and warning tools in the watershed as well as knowledge of the risk (flooding and runoff) on the tributaries of the main rivers On the Etang de l'Or watershed, a PAPI (2019-2024) has been adopted, notably to protect the cabanes de Pérols. These action programs are contractualized between the State and local authorities and implemented by study and animation structures: The aim is to focus these PAPIs on preserving aquatic environments: It's a territory where all the water flows and converges towards the same watercourse and then into the sea The Metropole is setting up an innovative real-time hydrological risk monitoring and management system to best assist crisis management on an inter-municipal scale in close collaboration with all local players this collaborative tool includes weather forecasting anticipated simulation of the event and its consequences real-time management of water regulation basins It thus provides municipalities and government services with the information essential to crisis management: areas affected This Ville en Alerte system will also eventually integrate other risks (fires This tool won the IRISES trophy at the Forum sur les risques majeurs in February 2022 merci d'accepter les cookies de notre fournisseur vidéo Youtube Cookie He oversees from A to Z the implementation of protection projects initiated in particular following the severe floods of 2014: design studies Vivien coordinates the work of the various service providers and ensures that schedules are respected He also participates in the management of existing structures such as dykes and retention basins located on the territory and reports to government departments on Gémapien's maintenance and monitoring obligations Julien works on the development and implementation of restoration projects for lagoons and wetlands which are one of our region's greatest assets the aim of which is to protect aquatic environments from the impact of human activities and make them more resilient in the face of climate change This operational mission goes hand in hand with a more transversal one at the crossroads of environmental and societal issues Julien is thus in contact with all the players involved (State associations) and has a role in leading and raising awareness Corinne works upstream: her aim is to integrate flood risk Mpox (monkeypox) Campaigns Events Multimedia Newsletters Spotlights The European Health Report 2024 Ukraine emergency Second European Programme of Work Health in prisons can be significantly improved if health professionals have the freedom to make independent decisions WHO/Europe is underscoring this key message on Nelson Mandela International Day (Mandela Day) observed globally in honour of the late Nelson Mandela who spent 27 years in prison before eventually leading post-apartheid South Africa Mandela Day celebrates the idea that any individual regardless of the most formidable circumstances and settings has the power to bring about positive change and social justice WHO/Europe shares the experience of Dr Fadi Meroueh who heads the clinic in Maison d’arrêt de Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone Through the efforts of Dr Meroueh and his team this detention facility has effectively managed to prevent and control infections such as hepatitis C and HIV inside the prison walls.  “I think the main problem prisons have in the context of health is fear,” notes Dr Meroueh health professionals are very reluctant to make independent decisions without consulting prison authorities I am convinced that doctors’ opinions should be respected no matter what That leads to better health for people living in prisons and benefits the facilities’ authorities as well.”   in the WHO European Region – covering 53 countries across Europe and central Asia – around 14 million people are infected with hepatitis C As the disease is often asymptomatic and left untreated chronic hepatitis is a major cause of liver cirrhosis and primary liver cancer the risk of getting hepatitis is higher than average People who inject drugs are particularly vulnerable to hepatitis the disease can often be followed by co-infection with HIV.The health-care system Dr Meroueh has established in the Montpellier prison has helped to break this chain of infection spread resulting in the eradication of hepatitis C in the facility People incarcerated at Montpellier prison get a full medical examination upon arrival Dr Meroueh’s team offers 2 tests for hepatitis C at the same time – both antigen and RNA tests – which is known as integrated testing RNA tests are recommended as a second-level diagnostic approach but Dr Meroueh is well aware of the weak spots of prison health-care systems: the lack of time and the large number of people in need of a doctor’s attention “We can’t wait until the results of first-level tests come in because we want to diagnose the infected people as soon as possible,” Dr Meroueh explains “We need to have both test results at the same time to make faster decisions who may not want to come to the doctor several times.”  the Montpellier prison’s health service makes available dried blood tests which help to diagnose hepatitis C and HIV at the same time This comprehensive testing approach is another good practice recommended by WHO.  While gastroenterologists traditionally handled the prescription of hepatitis C treatment in France direct-acting antivirals can now be prescribed by general practitioners who are operating in prisons every day and are well informed of the situation inside the prison walls The implementation of simplified rules for managing hepatitis C was a major change that removed many of the earlier barriers detainees can access cost-effective treatment 2–3 days after test results individuals undergoing hepatitis C treatment have the freedom to consult with a therapist and a psychologist whenever necessary thereby ensuring mental health needs triggered by stress linked to their diagnosis and overall situation are addressed Another component of hepatitis C and HIV protection at the Montpellier prison is its syringe exchange programme General practitioners give detainees new syringes to help ensure that one of the major infection transition paths – injecting drugs – is stemmed.  “I know a man who stayed at our prison for 5 months and during that time he tested negative for hepatitis C but after approximately a month we met in our prison again This was because he injected drugs with a used syringe at a friend’s house,” recounts Dr Meroueh.  The needle exchange programme is complemented by the provision of condoms and regular check-ups when people are also offered the opportunity to get tested for infectious diseases Many of the effective practices being implemented at the Montpellier prison are not yet part of the usual prison system in France Dr Meroueh believes that this can be changed He is confident that detention facilities’ health centres can transform into places that address the real problems of people living in prisons and adapt to the most pressing challenges with the full support of prison authorities.  “Insurance rules in France grant full access to health services to all people who arrive in prisons even if they don’t have any identification papers prisons are the first place where they get to visit a doctor,” says Dr Meroueh “I truly believe that the context of prisons should actually be seen as an opportunity to protect the health of many vulnerable people which will lead to better well-being for society as a whole.”  This devotion to protecting people’s health in the prison setting earned Dr Meroueh the Johannes Feest Prize in June 2023 named after the noted German professor of criminal law and criminology who has long advocated for the rights of prisoners it’s all the more fitting that we are highlighting the accomplishments of Dr Fadi Meroueh,” says Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge who himself has extensive experience working in prison settings with a special focus on tuberculosis control who endured almost 3 decades in detention for his anti-apartheid activism we remember his enduring words: ‘Courage is not the absence of fear – it’s inspiring others to move beyond it.’”  through his work with one of our most underserved populations is an example to all of us of someone who is ensuring that WHO’s vision and mandate of health for all are put into action Mandela Day and Dr Meroueh’s contributions are a reminder to the whole public health community to ground ourselves in values of humanity and social justice – values that are applicable in all contexts Status report on prison health in the WHO European Region 2022 Guidelines for the care and treatment of persons diagnosed with chronic hepatitis C virus infection Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole provides the public drinking water service : it is the organizing authority that defines the strategy and programs investments deducted from the user's drinking water bill 3 operators provide this public service in the region: Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole is drawing up and piloting the Schéma Directeur d'Eau Potable 2015-2035 which provides for €195 million in investments the project management of which is the responsibility of the Régie des Eaux Construction of a drinking water treatment unit on the VALEDEAU site rehabilitation of more than thirty water reservoirs reinforcement of the drinking water supply to several communes These numerous operations help to secure the territory's drinking water supply and anticipate future needs linked to demographic growth pipe maintenance and renewal work is also carried out every year to perpetuate the network and reduce water losses to a minimum La Régie des EauxRue Font Froide 34090 MontpellierCustomer service: 0 969 323 423 (7j/7 et 24h/24) VEOLIA Eau765 rue Henri Becquerel 34965 Montpellier09 69 32 35 52 (8am-7pm Monday to Friday and 9am-12pm Saturday) Eau du Bas Languedoc12 Route de Bessan 34 340 Marseillan / ZAC La Barthe 34660 Cournonterral0 977 408 465 (8am 7pm Monday to Friday and 8am 1pm Saturday)In case of emergency: 0 977 428 465eaudubaslanguedoc@serviceclient.toutsurmoneau.fr The water that comes out of your tap is taken from the natural environment pumped by drilling into underground aquifers or taken at the surface from watercourses protection perimeters are installed and regular checks carried out The main resource in our territory is the Lez spring, which provides the vast majority of the drinking water supply for the population of the 13 communes located within the Régie des Eaux. Other resources are drawn on to cover and secure the entire population's water needs notably water from the Canal du Bas-Rhône Languedoc (BRL) as well as local boreholes such as those in Grabels or Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone Inhabitants of the communes served by the Garrigues Campagne syndicate are supplied by local boreholes including the most important of these the Crouzette catchment in Castelnau-le-Lez the inhabitants of the 9 communes served by the Bas Languedoc syndicate are supplied mainly by water pumped from the Hérault alluvial aquifer and by water from the Canal du Bas-Rhône Languedoc (BRL) The water taken must be treated to make it fit for consumption with just chlorine disinfection when the water collected is already of good quality in which case a water treatment plant is required Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole has its own treatment plant: the François ARAGO plant the water is conveyed through closed piping networks It is stored in reservoirs that are generally located high up (underground basins on hilltops or water towers) and then conveyed to its final destination through a complex distribution system equipped with valves and regulation devices The Lez spring supplies drinking water to 74% of the population of the Metropole's 31 communes in an area of limestone rock several tens of millions of years old conducive to the infiltration and storage of rainwater thanks to the many fissures that run through it It has been exploited since the 18th century thanks in particular to the famous 19 km aqueduct built by the engineer Pitot linking the spring to the Peyrou reservoir The quality of the water from the Lez spring is subject to regular controls and in-depth monitoring it has no chronic pesticide contamination and is of good chemical and bacteriological quality as is often the case in this type of geological zone (known as a karstic aquifer) the vulnerability of the Lez spring is high and Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole is particularly vigilant about preserving it The water from the Lez spring is captured by means of 3 pumping units consisting of two submersible pumps in series operating at variable speed and delivering from 600 to 1,000 l/s The water levels measured at the Lez spring fluctuate with the seasons and especially with periods of intense pumping (during the summer) and periods of recharge (rainfall When the population's needs are high (summer) this involves pumping flows higher than the natural flow of the underground conduit but are naturally replenished during autumn rains the pumped flow is lower than the natural flow This active management is thus sustainable and preserves this water resource essential to the life of our territory by Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole to increase knowledge of how the Lez spring functions improve its management and assess its potential in the years to come the Lez - GMU (Gestion Multi-Usage) project the Département de l'Hérault and the public laboratory HSM (Hydro-Sciences Montpellier) has enabled various simulations to be carried out according to different scenarios incorporating climate change and demographic developments in the area to ensure the potential of the water resource and its long-term preservation Drinking water distribution is vital to the region guaranteeing the lives of its inhabitants and the sustainability of its development Yet the resource is becoming increasingly scarce is sometimes compromised in the face of social injustice Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole is mobilizing around these 2 issues of the future we can work towards sustainable use of water resources Montpellier and 16 other communes* in the Metropole received the "water-efficient commune" label created in 2021 by the Agence Locale de l'Énergie et du climat (ALEC) de Montpellier Métropole This label illustrates the many actions implemented in 2021 by these communes in favor of reasoned management of water resources For more information, visit the ALEC website whose aim is to raise awareness of energy and water management develop renewable energies and provide technical support for project developers within the scope of the Régie des Eaux (i.e an eco-solidary water pricing system will combine user responsibility in their consumption with the introduction of a progressive tiered tariff with the introduction of direct assistance in paying their bills seven loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta) hatchlings were counted on the French Mediterranean coast the Observatoire des Tortues Marines (OTM) and the Réseau Tortues Marines de Méditerranée Française (RTMMF) have been observing an increase in turtle reproduction along the Mediterranean coast Between 2016 and 2022 along the French coast four sea turtle clutches were observed between the Var and Hérault regions: Saint-Aygulf (2016) Thanks to the mobilization of numerous local players including French Biodiversity Agency staff these nests are now protected by enclosures and awareness campaigns have been launched for beach users it will be necessary to wait until the end of the incubation period (55 days on average) to hope to see the baby turtles (or wrigglers) head out to sea While these closely spaced events are excellent news for biodiversity Are sea turtles colonizing new nesting habitats Is this the result of an increase in water temperature a change in currents or the natural evolution of nesting habitats Scientists will need a few more years and a lot more data before they can answer these questions More than 100 communes have been added to the list of areas in France at risk of coastal erosion published in the Journal Officiel on August 1 meaning that their urban planning projects must consider the shifting ground due to the risk of coastal erosion Most (but not all) of the newly added communes are in Charente-Maritime The coasts of Normandy are also at particular risk with the cliffs between Le Havre and Le Tréport (Seine-Maritime) estimated to retreat by around 20cm per year even taking away part of the road above it a huge part of the cliff fell close to the Tilleul beach Local mayor Raphaël Lesueur told France 3: “That was the first time that I saw a collapse of that size in the commune [The rock was] 90 metres long and 50 metres wide Read more: Rising sea levels provoke exodus from northern French coastline The list of at-risk communes was first created in a decree of April 29 within the context of the climate change law la loi Climat et résilience [Climate and Resilience Act] Despite criticism from some local authorities these extra 100 communes joined the list voluntarily Being on the list means that any urban planning or changes must meet the conditions laid out in the urban code article L. 121-22-3 du code de l’urbanisme to take account of the coastal areas at risk The code outlines which developments would be authorised for the area The erosion areas concerned are categorised into two sections; one at risk within the next 30 years Planning permission will be refused for any projects in areas at risk of collapse within the next 30 years and will be only be granted to areas at risk between 30-100 years on condition that the owner of the land and property agrees to pay for the project’s demolition when the risk becomes too great Communes on the list are also set to benefit from help and direction to enable them to make changes to ensure the safety of their inhabitants they should gradually relocate housing and activities in areas that will be affected by erosion Sébastien Fagnen, Mayor of Cherbourg-Octeville and vice-chairman in charge of town planning and land strategy for the Cotentin region, told La Presse de la Manche: “This decree introduces new administrative measures [and] useful legal tools “Although coastal risks had already been incorporated into certain town planning documents the Climate and Resilience Act provides a useful framework Climate change is a reality that we need to anticipate in order to limit the risks and protect the population.” Yves Asseline, mayor of Réville (Manche), which was added to the list, said: "Urban development is complicated and is becoming even more so due to the receding coastline and legislation we accepted the proposal to add the commune to this list to apply the law without harming the communes the amount of financial help the government will offer remains to be confirmed as communes can decide to be added (or withdrawn as in the case of Vielle-Saint-Girons in Landes) from the list It is also revised at least every nine years to ensure it includes the communes most at-risk This small department on the German border is home to the historic city of Strasbourg Recent power cut in Spain and Portugal is warning to holidaymakers to ensure they are prepared for worst-case scenario Matthieu V © Office de Tourisme de MontpellierChouchous La douce mélodie de l’été commence à raisonner sur les bords de mer… Alors que le cagnard (lien vers expression) d’été arrive il est l’heure d’aller profiter des premières plages que les touristes n’ont pas encore envahi la zone pour trouver une place où caler sa serviette Découvrez notre TOP 5 des plages du littoral montpelliérain Située au Grau-du-Roi (un peu dans le Gard l'Espiguette est considérée comme l’une des plus belles plages à Montpellier Avec ses dunes à perte de vue et cette bande de sable qui semble interminable non sans rappeler les grandes étendues de la Côte d’Argent de l’Atlantique l’Espiguette fait fureur auprès des touristes venus en masse vous trouverez toujours un coin tranquille pour ne pas vous entasser les uns sur les autres Pour les amateurs de fesses bronzées un coin de la plage est réservé aux naturistes Jumelles interdites les p’tits vicelards ????????#espiguette #beach #espiguettebeach #espiguetteplage #legrauduroi #lifeinlegrauduroi #sealife #sealover #dune #nature ???? Une publication partagée par Didier Trichard (@didiertrichardcorvaisier) le 16 Juin 2019 à 9 :27 PDT Plage de l’Espiguette 40 kms de Montpellier Chiens non admis Zone de baignade surveillée de 11h à 18h30 du 2 juillet au 28 août inclus Parking situé sur le site classé de l’Espiguette : payant à la journée d’avril à septembre la plage du Petit Travers de Carnon laisse encore à ses visiteurs un périmètre naturel préservé À distance des espaces bétonnés des paillotes et autres plages privées Longue d’une dizaine de kilomètres la plage du Petit Travers a été complètement réaménagée afin de laisser pour place à un plus grand espace de sable et protéger ainsi la faune et la flore locale Petites dunes et sable fin font le bonheur des vacanciers de passage et des plus fidèles aficionados à la sortie ou avant de se rendre au bureau  Une parcelle de plage permet de venir avec son chien #Nature #Lepetittravers #montpellier #natureporn #naturelovers #naturephotography #noplanetb #natureshots #naturebeauty #beach #sand #sable #dunes Une publication partagée par Sylvain L.Sanjuan (@sylvain.ls) le 29 Avril 2019 à 12 :15 PDT Le Petit Travers 17,2 kms de Montpellier Accès libre Parking le long de la route Food Truck à l’accès 72 Délaissée par l’urbanisation les paysages sauvages et naturels s’allient à une qualité d’eau exceptionnelle Avec du sable fin ou des galets par endroits la plage du Pilou offre un décors naturel rare sur notre cote Les férus d’histoire pourront se rendre sur la presqu’île pour admirer la cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Maguelone Les amateurs de sports extrêmes pourront s’adonner au kitesurf sur un espace délimité de 200 mètres une partie de la plage est réservée aux naturistes  Une publication partagée par Eugénie Handschumacher (@sud_trotteuse) le 25 Août 2017 à 8 :23 PDT Plage du Pilou 18,2 kms de Montpellier Semi-Naturiste Parking du Pilou (payant) Plage à 2,5 km à pied ou accessible en petit train (gratuit de mi-mai à mi-sept) depuis le parking La plage des Aresquiers est sans aucun doute la plus connue et la plus sauvage du coin Située entre Vic-La-Gardiole et Frontignan elle est recouverte de coquillages et en partie de galets de donner un aspect bleu clair à l’eau ici se retrouvent les personnes qui fuient la foule palavasienne ou sètoise Amateurs de tranquillité et esprits emplis de liberté vous découvrirez ce petit coin de paradis après un peu de marche (10 minutes pour accéder à la plage et 40 minutes pour trouver le centre du site naturel) Une balade de 9 km est également accessible à tous et ne vous étonnez pas de croiser quelques fesses nues In love de ma region d’adoption depuis 10 ans ???? #montpellier #sète #frontignan #lesaresquiers #beach #plage #zen #relax #vitamineD #chill #lovelanguedoc Une publication partagée par @ clodelice le 22 Mai 2019 à 5 :35 PDT Plage des Aresquiers 23 kms de MontpellierPoste de secours du 30 mai au 2 septembre de 11h à 18h30 Parking (D114 et à proximité du pont Philippe Chapotin) Avec ses trois kilomètres de sable fin la plage du Grand Travers est la plus grande des plages de La Grande Motte Il faut dire que la plage du Grand Travers réunit de nombreux atouts les dunes qui la bordent et qui la séparent de l’étang de l’Or lui donnent un côté sauvage restaurants et autres discothèques de plage sont légions Des équipements qui attirent en nombre les touristes d’autant plus que cette plage est facilement et rapidement accessible #opening#montpellier#montpellierbynight#igersmontpellier#montpelliercity#legrandtravers#mer#mediterranee#france#occitanie#occitanietourisme#fierdusud#montpelliernow#paillotebambou#paillote#lagrandemotte Une publication partagée par Sam (@keonisam) le 19 Avril 2019 à 11 :42 PDT Plage du Grand Travers 22 kms de Montpellier Accès aménagé pour personnes à mobilité réduite Les parkings de cette zone sont payants en été (4.5 € la journée ou 30 € les 10 entrée au niveau des accès 58 à 60) Différents bus permettent également de se rendre sur cette plage la nouvelle appli montpelliéraine qui te livre à manger sur la plage 10 villages de Provence à découvrir absolument  Top des plus beaux spots à découvrir absolument à Montpellier Comment aller à la plage sans voiture depuis Montpellier  2 issues make it necessary to rethink traffic: Passing through the city center to cross Montpellier completely It is therefore imperative to reduce this transit traffic 2 routes are planned via boulevards and road bypasses: solutions are in place to avoid traffic jams: parking lots and alternative car use schemes Easy access to the city center with convenient parking is possible: The Comédie tunnel reinforces its function as access to the 1,200 spaces in the Comédie and Triangle parking lots the route to these parking lots is reinforced The Métropole has installed 66 charging stations Notably in the vicinity of the Hôtel de Ville and Hôtel de Métropole and in multimodal interchange hubs (Saint-Roch In 2024, the Metropole has gradually deployed 600 new charging points in public spaces with its partner E-totem The slowest charge will be free for metropolitan residents via the M'ticket application Charging points for electric-assist bicycles will also be available the maximum speed limit in Montpellier's "agglomerate zone" has been 30 km/h There are many arguments in favor of this measure This decision is the responsibility of the local authorities 5 advances to consider when lifting the foot off the gas: The other communes have agreed to a gradual application all communes in the metropolis will have generalized 30 km/h Since July 1, 2022, the "Low Emission Zone" (ZFE) has been implemented in the Montpellier metropolis This national scheme is compulsory in 35 French conurbations restrict the right to circulate to the most polluting vehicles the ZFE is one of the actions to improve air quality along with public transport (free and extended network) cycling (reserved lanes and assistance) and walking The air is significantly impacted by various emissions linked to road traffic: nitrogen oxides first these pollutants combined with the effects of sunlight generate Ozone in the ambient air All these pollutants have effects on health: respiratory problems Private and professional users of motor vehicles 6 categories, from the least polluting vehicle to the most polluting, according to the energy used and the date of introduction. Classification according to the information on the vehicle registration certificate ("carte grise"). You can apply for the sticker on the government website: certificat-air.gouv.fr These are the result of consultation with local political and economic players