It is just before 6 p.m. when Carole Delga leaves the Philippe Lamour high school in Nîmes. The school, with its broken entrance, bears visible signs of the student movement that began on September 29. That afternoon, Delga, the president of the Region — the authority responsible for the construction and maintenance of high schools — met with representatives from all Nîmes high schools, as well as teachers and staff from schools that have experienced significant episodes of violence. The discussion focused on measures to address the heatwave, with no formal announcements but detailed explanations of actions being taken under an emergency climate plan. Delga explained that the region had already reached out to the 225 principals of Occitanie in June, asking them to report their most urgent needs. The priority, she said, was to install sunshades, ceiling fans, floor fans, and air conditioning in schools. However, Delga acknowledged that air conditioning all the schools was not feasible. "There are 4 million square meters of school space, and it is too expensive. In some cases, it might not even be effective," she said. She also raised a question about whether public authorities had failed to anticipate the unusual timing of the heatwave. "This is the first time that it started in late May, early June, and lasted until September. Usually, it is in July and August, when the schools are closed," she noted. During the meeting, Delga mentioned that some assistance programs were not widely known among students. For example, she highlighted a 20 euro check that can be used in independent bookstores and reminded attendees about a cafeteria assistance program. Also present was the rector of the Montpellier academy, who explained the functioning of Parcoursup, the online platform used for higher education admissions, and the procedures for replacing a teacher. Delga will meet with the Prime Minister on Wednesday to discuss the government’s budget proposal, which she said would reduce the Occitanie regional council’s funding by 500 million euros in 2027. "At the same time, we are asked to carry out work to combat climate change. It is completely absurd," she said. On the topic of violence during student protests, Delga said, "Violence does not allow for understanding or listening... But we need to provide answers. A peaceful climate is not the ignorance of the demands of high school students."