A week to explore transition challenges in greater depth

They wanted to explore transition challenges more deeply. So Bourges 2028 designed a dedicated week, created especially for its volunteers.

Last week, they were invited to take the time to explore, understand, and exchange ideas around these essential issues, fully embedded in the project’s commitments — a strong request from the citizens engaged alongside us.

First highlight: an immersion at the heart of the TRI.INC. centre. A hands-on visit to better understand waste management, grasp the different stages of sorting, and experience firsthand the realities behind these often abstract issues.

The week continued with a discussion session on climate challenges, led by Anne Poursin, Transition and Low-Carbon Commissioner for Bourges 2028. A moment to take a step back, ask questions, and connect the project’s commitments with today’s environmental challenges.

Finally, the volunteers gathered at the Maison de la culture de Bourges for an evening film screening and discussion around the documentary Wilding: The Return to the Wild by David Allen. The screening was followed by rich exchanges on ecosystem preservation, the role of forests, and ways to take action at different scales.

Throughout the week, these moments provided a deeper understanding of local realities, while also creating space to share perspectives, engage in dialogue, and strengthen the bonds between volunteers.

Designed around their interests and aspirations, these moments reflect the central role they play within the project.

Being a Bourges 2028 volunteer is not just about contributing: it is also about learning, getting involved, and taking part— from within — in the commitments that drive us collectively.