ZAN stands for “Zéro artificialisation Nette” (Zero Net Artificialization). This is a principle laid down by the“Climate and Resilience” law of August 22, 2021, which deals with the fight against climate disruption.
The ZAN principle was born out of an observation about the consequences of urban sprawl and the resulting artificialization of land on :
- climate change
- erosion of biodiversity
- increased flood risk
- the reduction of agricultural land
The two main objectives of these regulations are :
- a 50% reduction in the rate of consumption of natural, agricultural and forest areas between 2021 and 2031
- no land consumption by 2050
Source: OFB
The vast majority of ECT’s projects contribute to communities’ ZAN objectives through undeveloped, permeable soils.
