The idea of an **eco-region** has become a notable part of a French presidential campaign, though it is not a widely discussed topic. The concept is part of a larger movement called **bioregionalism**, which looks at both ecological and political aspects. According to the ecological part of the platform of La France insoumise, the proposal would involve redefining the country's administrative boundaries and replacing existing regions with new ones that better match environmental challenges. Gabriel Attal, a presidential candidate, has opposed the idea of an "eco-continent," arguing that an **eco-region** is the only viable scale for achieving the energy transition and addressing the major challenges of the 21st century. He believes that eco-regions would serve as the central element in effective ecological planning and are essential for adapting the state to the ecological needs of the century. **Bioregionalism**, as described by essayist and architect Mathias Rollot in The Territories of Life. A Bioregionalist Manifesto, is based on the idea that human societies should be defined by a deeper understanding of local natural features and stop seeing themselves as completely separate from them. The Planet Drum Foundation, a major organization promoting bioregionalist ideas, defines a bioregion as a geographical area with connected plant and animal communities and other natural features, along with cultural values that support living in harmony with these systems. Each bioregion is considered a unique "living place" with specific needs for human habitation to avoid harm or disruption. Geographer Martin Vannier, in To Put an End to False Ideas About Territorial Planning, argues that bioregionalism is an essential contribution to the necessary changes in territorial planning. He emphasizes the importance of placing natural geosystems at the core of how territories are planned and managed.