France, March 31 -- President Emmanuel Macron on Monday convened France's first ecological planning council in over a year and a half, aiming to "remobilise" government efforts as the pace of emissions reductions slows.

The meeting brought together some 15 ministers to assess progress on France's climate goals and launch new initiatives- particularly targeting the transport, building and forestry sectors.

"There is a slight slowdown in the reduction of emissions," the Elysee Palace said on Friday, acknowledging that greenhouse gas emissions fell by just 1.8 percent in 2024 according to preliminary estimates.

This reduced pace threatens France's ability to meet its European commitment to halve emissions by 2030 compared to 1990 levels....