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Biodiversity conservation and enhancement
Human activities have significantly altered both terrestrial (75%) and marine (66%) surfaces, endangering nearly one million animal and plant species. To reconcile conservation and development, FFEM c...
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Adaptation and low-carbon transition in cities and territories
Greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise, especially in cities where more than 55% of the world’s population currently resides, and where an estimated 68% will reside by 2050. These urban areas are h...
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Sustainable management of agricultural and forests landscapes
As the primary reservoir of terrestrial biodiversity, forests, along with lands, serve as a powerful lever for climate regulation. Agricultural-related deforestation accounts for nearly a quarter of a...
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PUBLICATION OF THE OFB “NATURAL AREAS” JOURNAL: THE FFEM CALLS FOR SOLUTION-SHARING
The French Biodiversity Agency (OFB) has just published the latest issue of its “Espaces Naturels” (“Natural Areas”) journal. In the editorial, FFEM Secretary-General Stéphanie Bouziges-Eschmann invit...
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Aristide Takoukam: “Beyond its technological innovation, the project has encouraged true environmental citizen...
Aristide Takoukam is president and founder of the NGO AMMCO (African Marine Mammal Conservation Organization) in Cameroon. He explains how AMMCO has launched apps to monitor and protect endangered mar...
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Covid-19 crisis – Strengthening population's resilience by supporting conservancies in Northern Kenya
In the context of the Covid-19 crisis the FFEM is trying to deliver a concrete response to the country's most vulnerable populations, and to the economic sectors most affected by the crisis in Kenya,...
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Soft solutions to combat coastal erosion in Senegal
The FFEM has made the resilience of aquatic and coastal ecosystems one of its key priorities. To this end, it’s funding a project in Senegal, Togo and Benin to develop soft solutions to combat coastal...
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Climate change
To fight against climate change, FFEM assists developing countries in their efforts for climate change mitigation and adaptation. It specifically promotes innovation in all its forms, as well as tr...
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Zembo project cited on Deutsche Welle
Deutsche Welle headline “Uganda’s motorbikes go green”; a look back at the Zembo project, supported by the FFEM, in a report broadcast by Deutsche Welle on 12 May 2020.
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New call for project proposals: Sustainable refrigeration and air-conditioning
The FFEM is launching a new call for project proposals aimed at supporting innovations in “Sustainable refrigeration and air-conditioning” in developing countries.
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A LOOK BACK AT THE FFEM’S 25TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT
On 5 March 2020, the FFEM celebrated its 25th anniversary in the presence of Secretary-General Stéphanie Bouziges-Eschmann together with FFEM partners, former colleagues and friends.
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The FFEM Steering Committee welcomes Christophe Bories as its new President
Christophe Bories takes over from Cyril Rousseau at the helm of the FFEM’s Steering Committee. He replaces Mr Rousseau as Deputy Director of Multilateral Financial Affairs and Development at the Frenc...
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A new study into how invasive rodents are spreading in Senegal
New results have just emerged from the CERISE project.
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Information bulletin from the Equity programme for male-female equality in west Africa
The Equity programme has just published its latest information bulletin. Supported by the FFEM and the French Development Agency, its objective is to link economic development, ecology and gender equa...
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News from AMMCO: protecting large aquatic mammals in Cameroon
The African Marine Mammal Conservation Organization (AMMCO) has just published its July news bulletin
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Encouraging agroecology in arid regions: the Avaclim website is live!
Run by the French NGO CARI (Centre for International Action and Realisations) and its partners (eight local NGOs, the Research Institute for Development, SupAgro (French agronomic graduate school) and...
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Biodiversity and guaranteeing food security: SWM Programme website launch Project
The Sustainable Wildlife Management programme, (SWM), jointly managed by the FAO, CIRAD, CIFOR and the WCS, has just launched its website to report on the project’s progress and upcoming developments....
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A new project for restoring biodiversity in Shark Fin Bay (Philippines)
On 15 September this year, the FFEM signed a new financing agreement with the Sulubaaï Environmental Foundation for the more sustainable development of Shark Fin Bay.
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THE OCEANS REGULATE OUR CLIMATE AND NURTURE OUR BIODIVERSITY
Marine and coastal ecosystems play a vital role in regulating the climate and mitigating the impacts of climate disruption. Storing carbon, disseminating heat, combating erosion, reducing the impact o...
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