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Strengthening the sustainable management of natural forests in the Moyen-Ouémé region
In Benin, the Communauté Forestière of Moyen-Ouémé (CoForMO) has implemented an innovative multi-actor governance arrangement to rehabilitate forest cover while encouraging local economic development...
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IN FOCUS - Towards more sustainable management of Central African production forests
For nearly thirty years, the FFEM has been supporting the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity and the sustainable management of agricultural and forest territories; these two areas of interve...
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Nouvelles d'Afrique -TV5 Monde - Organic and Fair Trade Pineapple from Benin - 2024
To protect agricultural and forest resources while improving living standards for local communities, environmentally sound fair trade value chains are a highly effective tool. Building on the success...
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Contributing to the development of agroecology in dry areas
Faced with the challenge of climate change, agroecology offers a solution - especially in dry areas - but remains very poorly funded and rarely receives public authority support. To contribute to its...
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South Expert Plants and Sustainable Development Program (SEP/DD)
Strengthening the scientific and technical expertise of countries in the South in the field of plant biodiversity. With support for the partnership between the private sector, administrations and scie...
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Strengthening capacities and access to satellite data for forest monitoring in Central and West Africa
Preserving forests in Central Africa and West Africa by allowing countries in these two regions to define and implement administratively, economically and socially effective national REDD+ strategies....
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Integrating scientific output on coastal and marine areas into decision-making
Although scientific understanding around marine environments continues to grow, these findings are still often overlooked by decision-makers and civil society. That is why the FFEM is supporting the I...
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Conserving and sustainably exploiting seamount ecosystems and hydrothermal vents in the high seas
Improving the management of high seas marine ecosystems is essential. To do so, we need to deepen our scientific knowledge and the way it is managed. To this end, the FFEM is supporting a conservation...
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Advancing Knowledge of the Marine Microbiome (Plankt’ECO)
The marine microbiome contributes to life on Earth, but our understanding of it remains limited. Led by the Tara Ocean Foundation, the Plankt’ECO project supports research on this topic and enhances e...
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Transforming Andean agriculture through pesticide-free commons (One2Zero)
In the Andes of Peru and Ecuador, the widespread use of pesticides poses serious threats to human, animal and environmental health. In this global agrochemical hotspot, the One2Zero project is support...
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ONE HEALTH SUMMIT : the FFEM strengthens its commitment and signs 2 new structuring projects
On the occasion of the One Health Summit, which will be held in Lyon on April 6 and 7, 2026, the French Facility for Global Environment (FFEM) announces the signing of two new structuring projects: On...
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The 2026 Regional Marine and Coastal Forum: Ocean Health at the Heart of Future Solutions
In response to the climate emergency and the degradation of marine ecosystems, West Africa is taking action. From April 27 to 30, 2026, in Nouakchott, Mauritania, the Regional Partnership for the Cons...
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Agroecology and the One Health approach to reducing agricultural pollution in Africa (DAETOX)DAETOX)
The DAETOX project supports the agroecological transition of local areas to reduce pollution from agri-food systems in Benin, Senegal and the DRC. Based on the One Health approach, it sustainably impr...
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The Africa-France Partnership: Driving Innovation for Sustainable Transitions
For 30 years, the FFEM has been supporting initiatives in Africa and the Mediterranean that combine environmental conservation, innovation, and local development. Nearly 70% of its activities are carr...
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COMBO: Compensating damage to ecosystems and biodiversity
Promoting investments in Madagascar, Guinea, Mozambique and Uganda with no net loss of biodiversity, while generating additional financing for conservation.
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“Educating to conserve”: improving nature conservation through education.
How can the management of protected areas in Africa be improved? With support from the FFEM, the “Educating to conserve” project strengthens the capabilities of professionals in protected areas while...
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Protecting mangroves and supporting local communities (PAPEC BOENY)
The project aims to reduce the degradation of mangroves in Boeny (Madagascar) and support their sustainable conservation, while improving the livelihoods of local communities through economic alternat...
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