Created in 2019 following the Yellow Vests crisis, the collective Le Pacte du pouvoir de vivre was born from the observation that ecological transition cannot succeed without addressing social issues, and that it is necessary to strengthen dialogue between citizens, public authorities, and civil society. "We needed to work together to truly reconcile ecological transition and social justice, the end of the world and the end of the month,” explains Amandine Lebreton.
The Pact operates on a national level, but also through about thirty local groups. It promotes the sharing of expertise among its members, formulates proposals during major electoral events, and regularly organizes webinars open to all. "The ecological and social challenges will require everyone to step out of their silos,” emphasizes Amandine Lebreton.
The alliance aims to foster a common culture among organizations with different missions. "To act, we must first know each other and build trust. This then enables collective action."
According to Amandine Lebreton, this common voice strengthens the impact of advocacy with decision-makers. "We try to shift the lines so that no one is alone in their advocacy,” she concludes.
