At a round table organised on 13 June in Paris, the FFEM revealed its latest capitalisations highlighting two key themes: nature in a Latin American city and the sustainable management of Central African forests. With around a hundred participants attending the event on site and remotely, the event showcased the results of work by the FFEM and its partners. This discussion platform was the perfect opportunity for existing knowledge to be refined, sustainable solutions to be put forward and concepts for new initiatives to be kindled.

17 March saw the holding of the second Steering Committee meeting for the project “Preserve the biodiversity of Mabi-Yaya & Strengthen the socio-economic development of the Mé” (PRM2) aiming to promote a concerted regional approach through the development of zero deforestation industries, reconciling sustainable development and the preservation of natural resources.

On the fringe of the 5th International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC5), held 3 - 9 February in Vancouver, the FFEM Secretariat and the French Biodiversity Agency organised an experience-sharing workshop on Wednesday 1 February to discuss experiences and learnings from 25 years of FFEM projects supporting Marine Protected Areas.