NEW ORLEANS - With French President Emmanuel Macron looking on, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards and French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Catherine Collona signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Dec. 2 outlining how the two governments will assist each other in the development of climate-friendly energy sources. According to the MOU: The aim is "to assist the companies in their respective countries to identify potential cooperation partners, seek available financing sources and support research activities necessary for the development of their cooperation,” As part of the agreement, France will send an “international technical expert” to Louisiana to work with state agencies. to identify French industries that may want to work on carbon reduction initiatives in Louisiana and vice versa in France. France has up to five technical expert positions a year around the world. This is the first one dedicated to the energy sector, energy transition and climate change, and the first based in Louisiana. (NOLA.com 12/03/22) French advisor to assist La. in climate energy transition | Environment | nola.com
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