Science and environment · Europe
Agence spatiale européenne
Agence spatiale européenne
European space missions, research and Earth observation, with information in French.
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Science and environment.
Find a useful starting point.
Scientific research, climate, weather, geography and natural risks. Explore 17 selected destinations with their publisher and official domain.
A DIRECTORY WITH CONTEXT
Science and environment.
17 selected websites.
Scientific research, climate, weather, geography and natural risks. Each listed website retains its own publisher and official destination. Read the individual records in English or switch to their French counterpart.
- Human selection
Each address is assigned a clear subject and an original description. - No paid ranking
Directory order does not claim that one destination is best for every visitor. - Growing catalogue
Explore publishers, official domains and related resources to choose the right starting point. - Verify important information
Terms, availability and sensitive information must be checked on the destination website.
Compare two or three resources →
EXPLORE BY NEED
Choose a subject.
Then narrow the question.
Browse each subject, compare the resources and open an English record with publisher details and practical checks.
14 websites · bilingual records
Public services
Rights, official procedures, public data and French institutions.
Explore this subject → 14 websites · bilingual recordsHealth and solidarity
Health information, prevention, care and support resources.
Explore this subject → 14 websites · bilingual recordsJobs and business
Careers, job search, training, business creation and management.
Explore this subject → 30 websites · bilingual recordsEducation and knowledge
Study guidance, courses, libraries and open knowledge.
Explore this subject → 17 websites · bilingual recordsNews and media
General news, public broadcasting and media literacy.
Explore this subject → 14 websites · bilingual recordsCulture and heritage
Museums, archives, creative work, events and cultural heritage.
Explore this subject → 22 websites · bilingual recordsSearch and artificial intelligence
Search engines, AI assistants and research tools.
Explore this subject → 40 websites · bilingual recordsDigital tools
Web standards, software, development, archives and secure communication.
Explore this subject → 13 websites · bilingual recordsTravel and mobility
Transport, maps, destinations and journey planning.
Explore this subject → 15 websites · bilingual recordsConsumer and home
Purchases, energy, housing, renovation and consumer protection.
Explore this subject → 17 websites · bilingual recordsScience and environment
Scientific research, climate, weather, geography and natural risks.
Explore this subject → 12 websites · bilingual recordsWorld and international
International institutions, global data and cooperation.
Explore this subject → 10 websites · bilingual recordsSport and leisure
Sports organisations, competitions and outdoor activities.
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Science and environment: 17 websites.
Scientific research, climate, weather, geography and natural risks. Each record identifies its publisher and official destination, with related resources and practical checks.
Science and environment · France
Atmo France
Atmo France
France’s federation of approved air quality monitoring associations, with ATMO index documentation and access to regional information.
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Science and environment · France
BRGM
Bureau de recherches géologiques et minières
Public geological data and expertise on groundwater, minerals, the subsurface and geological risks.
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Science and environment · France
CEA
Commissariat à l’énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives
Research news on energy, digital technology, health, defence and low carbon technologies.
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Science and environment · Europe
CERN
Organisation européenne pour la recherche nucléaire
News, experiments and resources from Europe's particle physics laboratory.
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Science and environment · France
CNRS
Centre national de la recherche scientifique
Research news and features across major scientific disciplines.
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Science and environment · Europe
Copernicus
Union européenne
European Earth observation programme, with access to environmental services and data.
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Science and environment · International
GBIF
Global Biodiversity Information Facility
Biodiversity data portal connecting observations, datasets and contributing organisations, with provenance details.
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Science and environment · International
GIEC / IPCC
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
Assessment reports on scientific knowledge about climate change.
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Science and environment · France
Géorisques
Ministère de la Transition écologique
French public portal for natural and technological risks in a given area.
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Science and environment · France
IGN
Institut national de l’information géographique et forestière
French public maps, geographic data and resources on land and forests.
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Science and environment · France
INRAE
Institut national de recherche pour l’agriculture, l’alimentation et l’environnement
Research and data on agriculture, food, biodiversity, water and the environment.
Read the record →Visit inrae.fr ↗
Science and environment · France
Muséum national d’Histoire naturelle
Muséum national d’Histoire naturelle
Natural history collections and research on biodiversity, evolution, Earth science and societies.
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Science and environment · France
Météo-France
Météo-France
Official French weather forecasts, alerts, observations and climate information.
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Science and environment · United States
NASA
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
News, missions, images and data from the United States civilian space agency.
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Science and environment · International
Our World in Data
Global Change Data Lab, University of Oxford
Documented data and charts on health, environment, economics and global issues.
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Science and environment · International
PANGAEA
PANGAEA Data Publisher
Earth and environmental research data with records, references and identifiers.
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Connect a result to its measurement method
Forecasts, observations and research assessments provide different evidence. Identify what was measured, estimated or assessed before comparing maps or figures.
Understand an occurrence row
An occurrence documents a taxon, place and date; it is not automatically a count of individuals.
A question to resolve: Two rows concern the same place and species. Can you immediately conclude there were two animals?
| Task | Information to retain | Starting point |
|---|---|---|
| Read a weather forecast | Place, horizon, update, uncertainty | Météo-France |
| Explore local hazards | Layer, date, scale, limits | Géorisques |
| Inspect scientific work | Original study, method, scope | CNRS |
| Document a research source | Record, identifier and version | PubMed |
| Read an environmental report | Period, spending and described project | Ecosia |
A record worth keeping
Keep unit, period, area, producer, method and uncertainties. For air quality, record the index name too: a daily category does not describe an annual trend.
Read an environmental map alongside its method
Find unit, area and period before interpreting colours and differences in a map or index.
- Identify the measure
Distinguish observations, estimates and forecasts. Record variable, unit and producer.
- Read time and area
Compare period, time, grid and boundaries. An average does not describe every location.
- Keep the method
Retain legend, index definition and stated quality. Consult official instructions when an alert is involved.
Useful output
An interpretation accompanied by legend, period and measurement limitations.
Similar colours can represent different units or classes.
Can one day’s weather refute a climate trend?
A local observation and a long-term trend have different scopes. Compare suitable time series.
Is a highly zoomed map necessarily precise?
Zoom does not change the original data’s resolution or quality. Read the documentation before a local conclusion.
Does an isolated indicator describe complete impact?
No. Read definition, period and method before describing a result.
Which website for which need?
Four concrete starting points.
These resources answer different questions. Match one to your task, then make the suggested check before relying on its result.
Check a forecast and weather alert
Find the official forecast area and lead time.
Check first Distinguish observations, forecasts and alert levels.
Find Météo-France →Explore risks for a location
Consult public risk information tied to an area.
Check first Check address, map scale and data date.
Find Géorisques →Read a climate assessment
Return to assessment reports rather than an isolated statement.
Check first Note the report, scenario and confidence level.
Find GIEC / IPCC →Find biodiversity observations
Explore occurrences, datasets and contributing organisations.
Check first Examine provenance, coverage and sampling limits.
Find GBIF →Similar names, different purposes
Choose by the document or action you need.
These comparisons show when two resources in the same subject answer different questions.
Local forecast or climate trend?
Météo-France provides forecasts and alerts for a place and time; IPCC reports assess climate research. A single day's weather does not represent a long-term trend.
Address risk or geology data?
Géorisques gathers public information on local hazards; BRGM provides geological data. Inspect the layer, scale and date before interpreting a specific plot.
FOUR USEFUL CHECKS
From a category
to the right destination.
The portal gives you context before the external click. Current conditions and sensitive instructions must still be confirmed with the destination publisher.
- 01Choose a subject
Start with the category that matches your practical need rather than the name of a platform.
- 02Read the record
Use the publisher, description, country and topic tags to understand what the resource covers.
- 03Check the destination
Confirm that the external domain matches the publisher and service you intended to reach.
- 04Verify changing details
Review current dates, prices, availability, terms and sensitive instructions on the destination website.
QUESTIONS
Useful scope.
Clear limits.
What is included in the World Web Certified directory?
The directory contains 232 useful starting-point websites across 13 subjects, including public services, health, education, media, culture, search, digital tools, travel, consumer information, science and sport.
Are directory entries certifications or rankings?
No. Inclusion is an editorial orientation choice, not a technical certification, commercial ranking or guarantee covering every page and service on the external website.
Are the individual records available in English?
Yes. Every directory record has an English page with a description, publisher, official destination, a specific use case and practical checks. Use the language menu to open its French counterpart.
How should I verify an important destination?
Check the domain, publisher and purpose described in the record, then confirm current terms, dates and sensitive information on the destination website before acting.
How can I report an error in a record?
Use the Contact page and provide the relevant URL, the inaccurate passage and a supporting source when possible.