On February 6, 2024, The Land hosted the third edition of the symposium "Agriculture: a major factor in meeting environmental challenges?", offering a day of sharing and discussion.
This event provided a platform for reflection where renowned experts, researchers, and economic, political, and institutional actors had the opportunity to share their ideas.
Speakers and lecturers
The symposium was honored by the presence and contributions of several experts and professionals, including:
Jean-Marc Esnault, Managing Director of The Land: Opening of the conference with a discussion on the challenges of land artificialization and innovative prospects for sustainable agriculture.
Philippe Dessertine, Associate Professor and Director of the Institut de Haute Finance: Providing insight into the economic impact of new agricultural models and the need for environmentally friendly growth.
Walter Bouvais, entrepreneur, co-founder with an ecological focus, founder of Terra Eco magazine: Discussion on the importance of a comprehensive approach to addressing the challenges of ecological and agricultural transition.
André Comte-Sponville, philosopher, author, and lecturer: Philosophical closing remarks for the symposium, offering reflections on the relationship between humans and nature, and how to realign our actions with our environmental values.
The symposium also benefited from the active participation of:
Charlotte Quenard (Chamber of Agriculture), Lucile Roussel (Ministry of Ecological Transition and Territorial Cohesion), Michel Stoumboff (Ministry of Food, Agriculture, and Forestry, Brittany Region), Julia Kaisin (SOLVALOR), Marc Barré (CDC Biodiversité), Christian Dubois (CERFRANCE Energie GO), and Jean-Paul Simier (Crédit Agricole, co-author of the Cyclope report on global markets), enriching the discussions with their perspectives and feedback on a variety of topics, ranging from agroecology to innovation in sustainable agricultural practices.
The day's events were hosted by Aurélie Creté (TVR), Amandine Dubiez (API), and Brice Dupont (Ouest-France), who guided participants through the various round tables and interviews, facilitating the exchange of ideas and debate.
We would like to thank all the speakers and our partners—the Brittany Region, TVR, Ouest-France, and API—as well as all the participants for their essential contribution to the success of this event.
A special program will be broadcast on TVR starting February 23, allowing everyone to relive the key moments and delve deeper into the reflections shared during this enriching gathering.
We look forward to seeing you at the next edition!
