The High Council for the Climate (HCC) estimates that France still has “major efforts” to “accomplish” Despite a recent drop in emissions, the HCC fears a French “retreat” The organization points out that accelerating the reduction in emissions is “all the more necessary” as the current state of health of our forests, following the impacts of climate change, strongly limits their contribution to carbon storage. The HCC is an independent body established by Emmanuel Macron at the end of 2018 and responsible for evaluating France's climate policies.