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Third Small Grants Programme

Building on four previous phases of the program, PPI3 supports African Civil Society Organizations by both funding small-scale, concrete field projects focused on biodiversity conservation and climate...

The PPI, a tool for African CSOs

Since 2006, The Small-Scale Initiatives Program (PPI), supported by the FFEM and implemented by the French Committee of the IUCN in West Africa and in Central Africa, and in North Africa through UICN...

Strengthening civil society to protect biodiversity in Africa (PPI 7)

In continuation of the previous phases, phase 7 of the Small Initiatives Programme - PPI 7, implemented by the French Committee of IUCN, aims to support African civil society acting for the conservati...

Evaluation summary - PPI 6

Launched in 2006, the Small Initiatives Programme (PPI), funded by FFEM and implemented by the French Committee of IUCN, supports African civil society in its biodiversity conservation actions. Phase...

Evaluation summary PPI OSCAN

The Mediterranean, the world's second largest biodiversity hotspot, is home to unique ecosystems but is severely affected by climate change and human pressures. In this context of environmental fragil...

Taking a closer look to guide action

A multi-purpose approach: accountability, knowledge enhancement and decision support

Biodiversity

Aquatic ecosystems

Pollution & hazardous waste

Forests & farmland

Cities & territories

World Biodiversity Day: A Global Tour of FFEM Solutions

To mark World Biodiversity Day, celebrated annually on May 22, the FFEM is highlighting several initiatives it supports around the world to preserve ecosystems and support local communities.

Sustainable management of plastics in Laos

The Plastic-SMART Laos project aims to make the country economical with plastic. It combines upstream actions to reduce plastic pollution and the amount of waste generated at the source, and downstrea...

Working to better understand the planktonic system to improve ocean management

Planktonic life is critical for the planet, yet so much about it is still unknown. This is why the FFEM is supporting the Tara Oceans scientific programme, promoting the development of models and indi...

Roll-out of a refrigeration solution

In the absence of reliable electricity networks, refrigeration remains a major issue for the health and nutrition of millions of people in Nigeria. Supported by the FFEM, the project led by Koolboks r...

Working towards a Global Plastics Treaty: showcasing FFEM-supported projects for sustainable management of pla...

From 29 May to 2 June 2023, Paris is hosting the second session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC), which is aiming to develop an international legally binding instrument to end pla...

An international initiative for energy efficiency in building

The building sector accounts for a third of global energy consumption. The FFEM is taking part in an international initiative to provide appropriate, coordinated and systematic funding tools in around...

Management of plastics and the preservation of biodiversity in Cape Verde

Heavily affected by plastic pollution, Cape Verde is launching a 3-year project to reduce plastic pollution at the source, restore biodiversity, strengthen local capacities for plastics management and...

Management of plastic waste, in accordance with the Basel Convention

In line with the principles of the Basel Convention, the project supported by the FFEM aims to better protect human health and the environment against the adverse impacts of plastic waste in Cape Verd...

For a Plastic-Free Mediterranean Sea (BeMed+)

To combat plastic pollution in the Mediterranean, the association Beyond Plastic Med (BeMed) supports pilot initiatives. Its objectives are to build a network of stakeholders, strengthen their capacit...