An environmental label is an official recognition issued by a national or regional body certifying that a municipality complies with specific environmental criteria.
These criteria may relate to :
- Ecological management of spaces (zero pesticides, biodiversity, water)
- The energy transition,
- Quality of life,
- Sustainable development,
- Soft mobility,
- Protecting pollinators,
- Citizen participation.
The label proves that the local authority is taking real, measurable and controlled steps to improve its ecological impact and living environment.
Environmental labels present on the territory of the Communauté de Communes Cœur de France :
The aim of the «Territoires engagés pour la nature» label is to encourage the emergence, recognition and promotion of biodiversity action plans run by local authorities.
Municipalities in the area awarded the “Territoire Engagé pour la Nature” label:
- Marçais
- La Celle
- Saint Amand Montrond
The Villes et Villages Fleuris label supports local authorities in their transition towards a more harmonious and sustainable living environment.
Local authorities awarded the “Towns and Villages in Bloom” label:
- Bouzais (2 Flowers)
- Drevant (2 Flowers)
- La Groutte (2 Fleurs)
- Orval (2 Flowers)
- Vernais (1 Fleur)
The “Petites Cités de Caractère” label is awarded to villages with a remarkable heritage that have signed up to a visitor welcome charter.
The commune has been awarded the «Petites Cités e Caractère» label:
- Drevant
The Communal Biodiversity Inventory provides sufficient knowledge of the natural heritage of a communal area and mobilises local residents to help inform local development projects led by elected representatives.
Communes that have carried out a Communal Biodiversity Inventory:
- La Celle
- Marçais
- Saint Amand Montrond
- Drevant