The Conseil d'Architecture, d'Urbanisme et de l'Environnement du Gard (CAUE 30) is a local organization in the Gard department of southern France that focuses on architecture, urban planning, and environmental protection. It provides free advice to local governments and individuals on design and environmental issues, and it organizes educational events to raise awareness about the quality of living spaces. Its work includes promoting sustainable development and helping communities understand how to shape their environments responsibly. From September to December 2026, the CAUE du Gard will launch a new cultural program aimed at exploring how people can live in their territories while addressing environmental challenges and lifestyle changes. The initiative includes public discussions, field visits, film screenings, and creative workshops. It invites residents, officials, professionals, and students to reflect on the relationship between urban and rural areas, and how to balance development with the preservation of natural resources. The guiding theme of the season focuses on the complementarity between city and countryside, encouraging a broader understanding of how these areas can support each other's growth. Key events during this season include the first Departmental Renovation Prize, the National Architecture Days, a café-debate on land as a shared resource, and a film screening and discussion around the movie Thinking About Uncertainty. The CAUE du Gard also continues its efforts to engage young people and educators through its photography competition, The Tree: What place do we leave for it? Open to all residents of the Gard until February 19, 2027, the competition encourages reflection on the role of nature in urban and rural settings. Marc Larroque, president of the CAUE du Gard, emphasized that the organization is committed to raising awareness about the challenges of shaping living environments. He highlighted the importance of moving beyond the traditional divide between urban and rural areas, and instead exploring how they can coexist and evolve together. Events like cafés-debates, conferences, and workshops will provide opportunities for diverse groups to share ideas and engage in meaningful discussions about the future of their territories. On October 8, 2026, the University of Nîmes will host Clement Gaillard, an urban planner and designer, for a talk on his work Habiter un climat. His research focuses on bioclimatic architecture and adapting urban environments to climate change. He explores ways to reduce urban heat, promote low-tech solutions, and study traditional building methods to create more sustainable living spaces. Around the same time, the Festival du Nouveau Bauhaus will take place in Nîmes on October 7 and 8, 2026. Organized by Envirobat Occitanie and the Region Occitanie, the festival will bring together professionals, artists, researchers, and citizens to discuss how to design sustainable, beautiful, and inclusive environments. Events will include conferences, workshops, and performances at several iconic locations in the city, such as the Alphonse-Daudet High School and Le Garage.