ADEME

The French Environment and Energy Management Agency (ADEME) is a state-funded public industrial and commercial establishment whose activity is supervised by the French government ministries in charge of research, environment and energy. ADEME came into existence on January 1992, under legislation adopted 19 December 1990 and a government decree dated 28 July 1991.

ADEME is actively involved in the implementation of national policies linked to environment and energy issues. The agency conducts information campaigns designed to foster changes in the behaviour of actors in the economy and the general public. ADEME comprises specialised technical departments and a strong local presence, with 26 regional delegations. The agency administers an annual budget of close to 400 million euros. Close to 20 % of ADEME's programme credits are devoted to research and development (R&D).

Areas of activities: Air quality, Waste, Polluted sites, Energy management, Promotion of renewable energy, Environmental management, Noise abatement. (Find out more information on ADEME on www.ademe.fr)

3 priorities: Creating an economy of waste management compatible with the environment; A long-term commitment to energy management; Reducing air pollution and improving transport.

3 areas of expertise: Stimulate research and development; Advisory and decision-making assistance; Dissemination of best practices

European and International Action

ADEME has a significant presence in Europe and on the international scene. The agency has consolidated a vast network of specialists, enabling it to pursue activities in emerging and developing economies as well as in industrialised countries, most notably by providing assistance in devising and implementing energy and environmental policies and programmes.
ADEME works with the European Union on the expert assessment of pre-regulatory texts and standards. The agency is also involved in project support schemes such as SAVE, ALTENER, LIFE, PHARE, TACIS, OPET.
ADEME is a partner in the development of South countries, working with various actors and sources of funding to initiate and consolidate interaction and synergy (Foreign Affairs Ministry, French Global Environment Fund) for bilateral funding ; (European Commission, World Bank) for multilateral funding.
In collaboration with its partners ADEME contributes to sustainable development through integrated pilot programmes focusing on the following: institutional capacity building, demand-side management, decentralised rural electrification, waste management, air quality monitoring networks.

Contact person:

Stéphane POUFFARY
ADEME
Head of the International Expertise in Energy Management Unit
Renewable Energies, Energy Networks and Markets Division
Centre de Valbonne - 500, route des Lucioles - F - 06560 VALBONNE
Phone : 33 (0)4.93.95.79.55 - Fax : 33 (0)4.93.65.31.96
Email : stephane.pouffary AT ademe.fr