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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...
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PhytoTrade. Certified natural products to preserve biodiversity and support local development in Southern Africa
Supporting PhytoTrade Africa (PTA), which plays a major role in promoting the management of environmental sustainability, the development of markets and inclusive supply chains for natural products a...
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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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Integrated and concerted water resources management for the aquifer systems of lullemeden, Taoudéni/Tanezrouft and the River Niger - GICRESAIT
Improving the concerted and sustainable management of the water resources of the transboundary aquifer systems of Iullemeden (SAI) and Taoudeni/Tanezrouft (SAT) and the River Niger in a context of cli...
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Optimizing the production of goods and services by Mediterranean wooded ecosystems in a context of global changes
In a context of strong global changes, the project aims to encourage stakeholders to manage and / or restore Mediterranean woodlands with a perspective of sustainable supply of environmental goods and...
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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...
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Rethinking Urban Development: Santa Fe Bets on Nature with an Urban Nature Reserve (UNR)
Design and development of a Natural Urban Reserve (NUR) in west Santa Fe, Argentina, to ensure the consistent and sustainable development of an urban area which is currently neglected and subject to h...
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PPI5 : the 5th small-scale initiatives program
Building on four previous phases, PPI5 supports African Civil Society Organizations by both funding small, concrete field projects focused on biodiversity conservation and climate change mitigation—pr...
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Jatropha Curcas: Resilience to Climate Change and Sustainable Agroforestry Value Chains
The project supports the adaptation of communities to climate change in Mali and Burkina Faso, while improving energy access in remote areas. To achieve this, it develops emerging and promising agrofo...
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Program for the “fairtrade gold” sector and to reduce the use of mercury in gold mining in West Africa
Promoting the development of sustainable gold mining (environmental impact under control, contribution to local economic and social development) in the three participating countries, by transforming t...
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RESSOURCE : Protecting Waterbirds in the Major Sahelian Wetland Areas
sahélo-saharienne ont altéré le fonctionnement des grandes zones humides du Sahel, riches en biodiversité. Pour améliorer la gestion des ressources naturelles, particulièrement des populations d’oisea...
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Small-Scale Initiatives Program (PPI 4)
Following on from the previous phases, the fourth phase of the Small-Scale Initiatives Program (PPI) aims to strengthen African civil society on environmental issues in countries where it is historica...
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Supporting energy efficiency and renewable energy investments in West African companies
The program finances technical assistance to support the dedicated concessional credit line of Agence Française de Développement, which targets small-scale energy efficiency and renewable energy proje...
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Typha, an Invasive Reed as a Renewable Fuel and Eco-Material
The Typha Combustible Construction West Africa (TyCCAO) project contributes to the energy transition and the fight against climate change by promoting the use of renewable biofuels and energy efficien...
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Protecting biodiversity and ecosystems in the Ameca-Manantlán Corridor
Strengthening the sustainable management and ecosystem protection of the Ameca-Manantlán Corridor, with the aim of increasing biological connectivity between habitats and focusing on defining new cons...
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Conservation and sustainable development of the Xochimilco and Milpa Alta heritage area
Protect and sustainably restore the services provided to Mexico City by the heritage area and the Xochimilco, Tláhuac and Milpa Alta RAMSAR site, as they are essential for adapting the city to climate...
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Linking the improvement in nomadic herding practices to sustainable cashmere production in the Gobi Desert
Fighting against pasture degradation in the Gobi Desert by proposing to develop a sustainable and environmentally-friendly sector for cashmere in which it is produced.
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