Unions representing around twenty state agencies and public operators gathered at the Bourse du travail in Paris on October 5, 2026, to protest proposed budget cuts and potential job losses in the upcoming 2027 financial year. The affected agencies include the Center for Studies and Expertise on Risks, Environment, Mobility and Urban Planning (Cerema), the National Institute for Geographic and Forest Information (IGN), the French Biodiversity Office (OFB), the Ecological Transition Agency (Ademe), and the National Agency for Sanitary Security (Anses). These budget cuts are expected to eliminate 126 positions in state services and 238 in public institutions involved in ecological, social, and health transitions. Cerema, which provides expertise to help local authorities adapt to climate change, is facing the most significant reductions, with 60 positions to be eliminated in 2027. Since its establishment in 2014, Cerema has already lost 700 employees. Unions report that the lack of resources is leading to deteriorating working conditions, including reduced training and travel opportunities. There are concerns that Cerema may face payment arrears in 2027 if no action is taken. Ademe, the Ecological Transition Agency, is set to lose 16 positions and 350 million euros in budget for 2027, with 300 million euros allocated to the Heat Fund. Union representatives expressed concerns about the impact of these cuts on the agency’s ability to support local decarbonization projects. Ademe has also seen an increase in temporary and precarious employment, with almost a quarter of its employees on fixed-term contracts. The OFB, which is also targeted by political groups seeking its abolition, faces 24 job cuts in 2027. This marks the third consecutive year of reductions, leading to increased workloads and a shift in focus from research to regulatory tasks. Employees report that some data analysis roles have been reduced, limiting their ability to study the effects of climate change on species. Anses, the National Agency for Sanitary Security, is set to lose five positions in 2027, following six cuts in 2026. The agency has seen a decrease in its budget and an increase in new missions, which are straining its resources. The independence of Anses has been partially called into question, as it must follow schedules imposed by the Ministry of Agriculture for pesticide evaluations. The IGN, which produces geographic data and maps, faces the elimination of 25 positions in 2027. Employees are concerned about the impact on the maintenance of databases and technical expertise, despite claims that artificial intelligence could assist in some tasks. With fewer staff, the agency may have to prioritize certain data updates over others. Participants at the general assembly voted in principle for a strike and a new mobilization planned for the end of October or the beginning of November. They also expressed support for the mobilization of high school students and students still demonstrating on October 6. The collective aims to broaden the mobilization beyond environmental agencies, with new members including union delegates from Île-de-France Nature, the Scientific and Technical Center for Construction (CSTB), the Professional Agency for Adult Training (Afpa), and the National Frequency Agency.