Cooperation Project

Development of a Resilient Low-Carbon Local Economy in Mangrove Areas in South Benin

Communes of Grand-Popo, Comé, Kpomassé

(2020-2022)

Establishment of an improved economic model of mangrove plantation and economic valuation of their resources
Mobilization of different actors for carbon offsetting through a web/mobile technology tool allowing the restoration of mangrove areas and the ecological monitoring of restored spaces
E-promotion and e-marketing of mangrove-friendly tours and ecotourism experiences to the international travel market
Increased income for the agri-farms by improving their production capacity and integrating short circuits

Technical and financial training of young people on activities related to the development and protection of mangrove areas
Entrepreneurial consulting for the realization of a viable business plan
Training in eco-counseling for local elected officials
Assistance in planning and monitoring of environmental protection actions
Research and funding support mechanism

Ecological monitoring of the hectares of restored mangroves
Restoration of 85 hectares of the Mono Biosphere Reserve
Awareness and information on carbon offsetting: conferences, meetings, crowdfunding…
Creation and provision of a web/mobile application to mobilize stakeholders for mangrove restoration and ecological monitoring of restored areas

Awareness raising through the development of mangrove areas
Provision of Village Monde branded experiences and tours on the Vaolo marketing platform
Integration of mangrove restoration and protection activities into eco-tourism experiences and circuits

Training for the promotion of agrotourism farms: cooking, accommodation, reception…
Documentation in the form of technology packages on good practices for farms and fish farms
Training of farm managers on good agro-ecological practices