Graine de Vie NGO

#Mangroves are vital coastal ecosystems that offer a range of environmental, social, and economic benefits. 🌱🏝️ Check out this insightful video to learn what makes mangroves so unique and essential for our planet’s health. Whether you're an environmental enthusiast or just curious about nature, this is a must-watch! 🌍✨ Let’s spread awareness and take steps to preserve these natural treasures! By supporting Graine de Vie NGO activities you will have a direct impact on preservation of this crucial natural resource. #ClimateAction #Biodiversity #Sustainability #EnvironmentalAwareness #CoastalEcosystems

In our efforts to manage #wildfire risks we continue to invest in creation of firewalls in the areas of our projects. Work on the firewall at the Ambohitantely special reserve was recently completed by our team with strong support from the local community. This 9.5km,15m-wide #fireline is essential to ensure containment of wildfires, limiting environmental damage and protection of human lives and property. Wildfires in African forests have become increasingly prevalent due to a combination of #climatechange, #deforestation, and human activities. Recent reports indicate that fire incidents in wet tropical forests, which historically experienced fewer fires, have doubled over the past few decades. The year 2024 saw a significant increase in wildfire activity across Africa, particularly during the August fire season, contributing to substantial ecological and atmospheric impacts. This surge has resulted in extensive #ecosystemdegradation, increased #carbonemissions, and a threat to #biodiversity. Notably, the smoke and heat generated by these fires exacerbate air quality issues and accelerate species extinction risks.

𝗟𝗘𝗧'𝗦 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗘𝗧. 𝗚𝗢𝗔𝗟: 𝗭𝗘𝗥𝗢 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗧 – 🌱 🌍 𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗻𝗼 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. 🌱 As businesses, individuals, and communities, we all have the power to make choices that lead to 𝘇𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁. Whether it's through reducing waste, embracing renewable energy, adopting sustainable practices, or #𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘀, 𝚎̲𝚟̲𝚎̲𝚛̲𝚢̲ ̲𝚜̲𝚝̲𝚎̲𝚙̲ ̲𝚖̲𝚊̲𝚝̲𝚝̲𝚎̲𝚛̲𝚜̲.̲ At the heart of this movement is the belief that 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲. Graine de Vie provides ways for everyone to take steps, small or large, in their efforts to reduce their #environmentalimpact and get closer to achievement of the #zeroimpact goal. Join us in #𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 to offset our #carbonfootprint and protect our future.

The #reforestation work on the #carboncredits and #agroforestry project in the Vatovavy region has begun several months ago and it is now nearing completion. Over the 8 project sites, more than 70 people a day are taking part in our tree plantation efforts with an average of 3,500 forestry seedlings transplanted per site. #plantrees #biodiversity #climatechange

Last week we shared with you information about our initiative for anyone to #offset their lifetime emissions by planting their own forest. Here is some more depth to this initiative addressing inquires we had about it.                 𝟱𝟳𝟲𝟬 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘀 = 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝘆 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 2,880 euros total investment. 𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗬 𝟮𝟬 𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝘀/𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟭𝟮 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 is needed from an average individual to offset your lifetime CO2 emissions. With that you will sequester 600 tonnes of CO2. The advantage of #sequestration by trees is that trees absorb the CO2 already omitted while producing oxygen. It’s an ideal solution to reduce our past, present and future impact as we await new CO2 reduction technologies to help us obtain the ideal objective of 0 CO2 emissions. By creating new tree nurseries we overcome 2 other challenges: 1. To reduce the loss of #biodiversity: Graine de View projects are adapted to each specific geographic zone. 2. To improve the livelihood of local communities most affected by the effects of our emissions: Graine de View projects create local economic activity respective of each community. #𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀. By planting trees, we can work together to achieve the ultimate objective of reducing our CO2 impact to ZERO.

Did you know that by planning 5760 trees you can offset the impact of your entire lifetime? That may sound like a lot, but it’s actually within the reach of each one of us. Graine de Vie created a way for anyone to achieve this goal by planting their own Forest For My Life. For more information visit: https://lnkd.in/eCPfMW9E

🌿🌏World Environment Day : Mangrove restoration in Ambolibozy (Diego 2), Madagascar To mark the World Environment Day June 5 several local organisations, including Environmental Club EPMM, took part in a major mangrove restoration initiative in Ambolibozy (Diego 2). The event was organised by DREDD Diana (Direction Régionale de Développement Durable de Diana) in collaboration with WWF and Graine de Vie Madagascar. 👉Mangrove restoration is essential to preserve coastal ecosystems, protect biodiversity and combat climate change. Such strong participation of local community members reflects their ongoing commitment to a cleaner, more sustainable environment. 🙏A big thank you to all the partners and participants who contributed to the success of this important activity! #mangroverestoration #WWF #climatechange #reforestation #planttrees #durabledevelopment #climatecrisis

Last Saturday, together with the Faculty of Agronomic Sciences at the University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC), Graine de Vie celebrated the National Tree Day in Benin Led by the Rector Avlessi and with the support of the rectorate's sanitation department, the administrative staff union and the students and teachers of the Institut du Cadre de Vie (ICAV), over 400 seedlings were planted at the production and experimentation site of the Faculty of Agronomic Sciences at the University of Abomey-Calavi, at Sèdjè Dénou in the Commune of Zè. Report by UAC WEB TV  https://lnkd.in/eZakS-UU

It’s been a great honor to welcome Mr. Eric Jacquemin, the Belgian Ambassador in Cameroon, to the launch of Graine de Vie’s reforestation campaign in Yaoundé. The first 150 saplings were planted nearby the presidential palace by the Ambassador, Yaoundé’s major, the sub-prefect and other local supporters. The event inaugurated reforestation campaign that begins with creation of the nursery with 5,000 young trees destined to be planted in the Cameroon’s capital. #climatecrisis #reforestation #planttrees

The Congo Basin reforestation project in Moba region (joined effort of Graine de Vie, ALLCOT and FANYATU) is progressing with a great success. 3 million trees are standing, and local communities are beginning to bear fruit of the associated #permaculture efforts. #climatechanage #SDG13 #SDG15 #SDG17 #reforestation