Strategic and advisory committee

H. E. Mr. Cherif Rahmani’s career has been guided by a profound commitment to the protection of our planet. As a Minister, he has worked tirelessly to greatly advance environmental law in Algeria. Under his guidance, new specialized institutions have been established with the aim of creating and implementing an environmental policy, which is at the service of sustainable development.

He has also established model financial and economic instruments aimed at promoting a tax system in Algeria based on international criteria that adhere to the polluter pays principle. He has brought a fundamental contribution to the implementation of the National Action Plan for Environment and Sustainable Development. This approach, adopted by the Algerian Government, is based on four major objectives: improving the health and quality of life; improving the productivity of natural capital; reducing economic losses and improving competitiveness; and improving the global environment (e.g. reducing greenhouse gases and impacts of climate change).

Mr. Rahmani has made significant contributions in his capacity as President of the Foundation ‘Deserts du Monde’ and as Honorary Spokesperson of the United Nations International Year of Deserts and Desertification. For example, the creation of the Institute of Deserts and the Museum of Deserts, the rehabilitation of Fort de Tinerkouk, the International Conference on the Biodiversity of Deserts (Brazil), the International Conference on Women and Desertification (Italy), the Second International Symposium on Desertification and Migration (Spain) and the International Scientific Conference on Deserts and Desertification (Tunisia), as well as the organization of the Third Festival of Cultures and Civilizations of the People of the Deserts.

After serving as Head of Sustainability at TF1 Group from 2019 to 2023 and with over 20 years of experience leading business units in the audiovisual sector, Christelle Leroy shares the pragmatic vision of CSR and Sustainable Development upheld by TERRA IMPACT SOCIETY. Her approach integrates both economic and ecological performance, while advocating for meaningful, human-centered management that fosters inclusion within organizations.

Our Shared Credo:We believe in supporting businesses and engaging leaders, managers, and all employees in the sustainable transformation of their organizations. This approach is rooted in awareness, co-construction, and dialogue with all stakeholders.

Christelle Leroy is also a board member of the MR21 association, which brings together leaders and managers from various industries to address sustainability challenges.

We are extremely proud to welcome Christelle’s passion, intelligence, and expertise to our Advisory and Strategic Committee. Together, we can drive real change and build a more sustainable world.

A valued member of the Terra family and a strong supporter of our young NGO since its inception, Alfredo Pena Vega has been dedicated for over 30 years to studying how people perceive the effects of climate change and how to engage young people (ages 6-18) in more than 35 countries.

Since the early 1990s, he has collaborated closely with Edgar Morin on various projects, including Sustainability Through Ecological Economics: Economic and Social Aspects of Environment (1995-1998). From 2001 to 2008, he served as Scientific Director of the European Summer Universities, chaired by Edgar Morin.

He was a founding member, alongside Edgar Morin, of the International Research Institute on the Politics of Civilization (2008-2017) and one of the co-founders of the Convivialist International network, led by Alain Caillé.

His work in socio-ecology has focused on disaster perception and socio-environmental and epidemiological issues following the Chernobyl disaster (1996-2018) in the contaminated regions of Belarus, Ukraine, and Japan (Fukushima, 2016-2017).

2020-2024

Lecturer and Researcher at the Institut Interdisciplinaire d'Anthropologie du Contemporain, EHESS/CNRS

Université Paris VII

Alfredo Pena Vega holds a Third-cycle (PhD) with highest honors (1991), a DEA in Sociology of Work (1985), and a Master’s Degree in Sociology (1984), all from Université Paris VII.

COURSES

École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (EHESS) (2016-2023) – Where is Democracy Heading? (Seminars, 16 hours/year, Master’s and PhD levels).

University of Nantes (2001-2024) – Society and Complexity (Two modules, 26 hours/year, Continuing Education). 

École Nationale Supérieure d’Ingénieurs (ENSI) (2023) – Society & Engineer.

Sciences Po Rennes (2021) – Future Generations and Legal Transitions.

Sciences Po (2018-2020) – Politics of Humanity: What Dialogue Between Sciences ?

Climate Anthropology: New Knowledge, Ecological and Climate Crises

Since 2014, I have been conducting action research on climate knowledge anthropology with young adolescents, exploring how climate disruption knowledge is transmitted in education and how to foster critical thinking and awareness of the ecological and climate crises. This international initiative, spanning over 30 countries (Europe, Latin America, Africa, and India), engages 28,000 students across 177 schools, empowering them to reflect, propose, and take action. With a focus on both global and local challenges, the project has resulted in 60 concrete action plans, designed and led by students, highlighting their role in shaping a more sustainable future.

Graduating from the École Nationale de la Météorologie in 1981, Louis Bodin began his career as a weather forecaster at various Météo France stations, including Le Bourget, Ajaccio, Marseille, and Paris.

In 1995, he joined La Chaîne Météo as Editor-in-Chief, where he also presented morning weather reports. From 1998 to 2001, he created and hosted the monthly 13-minute program "Le Temps des Ailes."

By 2009, he was presenting live weather reports on i-Télé’s morning news while also working as a scientific consultant.

In 2010, he joined Évelyne Dhéliat’s team at TF1, becoming one of the network’s main weather presenters.

Since 2002, he has also served as Editor-in-Chief at RTL, where he leads the weather department, presents 10 daily bulletins, and hosts the environmental program "Élément Terre" during holiday periods—a show he personally developed.

Aeronautical Meteorology

Louis Bodin also has expertise in aeronautical meteorology, having worked as a weather assistant for gliding competitions and as a consultant for a film production company, providing meteorological insights for aerial filming operations.

Marine Meteorology

From 1995 to 2005, Louis Bodin served as a weather advisor for Société Penduick, the organizing body of major sailing races such as La Route du Rhum and the Transat Jacques Vabre, providing weather preparation and assistance. He was also a meteorological assistant for Alexandre Debanne, Luc Alphand, and Vincent Lagaf, notably supporting jet-ski record attempts, including the Cape Horn crossing.

Louis also served as a weather consultant and router for Florence Arthaud and Paul Vatine, providing expert meteorological guidance to optimize their sailing routes and enhance performance in competitive offshore racing.

Louis has also contributed to specialized aviation and maritime press, writing meteorological articles that provide insights into weather patterns, forecasting techniques, and their impact on air and sea navigation.

From 1987 to 2000, he was a grand reporter for France Télévisions, covering global conflicts. His investigative work on war criminals in the former Yugoslavia and Africa earned him the Yeux d’Or awards in 1996, 1997, and 1999. During this period, he also worked as Editor-in-Chief of France 3’s 19/20 and directed several documentaries for "Des Racines et des Ailes", filming in Iran, Egypt, Sierra Leone, Kosovo, Russia, and Croatia.

In 2002-2003, a friend from the United Nations made him aware of climate change, sparking his dedication to the issue. Since 2006, he has been producing and directing "Sale Temps pour la Planète" for France Télévisions, a documentary series highlighting the effects of climate change and environmental challenges. The series is now broadcast in over 60 countries.

Since 2006, Morad Aït-Habbouche has been producing and directing "Sale Temps pour la Planète" for France Télévisions, a documentary series that raises awareness about the effects of climate change and broader environmental issues. The series has gained international recognition and is now broadcast in over 60 countries.

Stuart is a world leading water resource specialist and business professional, interested in solutions to shared water problems. He has spent his career devising and testing innovative approaches to water; by engaging business and finance with a focus on economic incentives, bankable financing and water-related risk. With a background in agriculture and water, he has written numerous scientific papers, blogs and reports on issues ranging from corporate water governance to fish protein to regenerative agriculture.

He serves on a number of advisory councils and boards (Nestlé, WWF, IFC, TERRA IMPACT SOCIETY, etc) and continues to develop projects and funding to conservation projects all over the world. Stuart holds an MSc in Environment and Development from the School of International Development, University of East Anglia, UK. He strives to be pragmatic in his views and open to new ideas.

His focus is on action and impact for achieving social outcomes and biodiversity conservation - through working with business, finance, communities and the public sector. I am particularly interested in new innovations of financing and funding meaningful work on the ground.