MANGROVE NAATANGUE
1 500 ha of mangrove restoration Casamance - Senegal
Challenges :
In Senegal, the mangrove forest was severely degraded by droughts in the 1970s and by deforestation driven by timber harvesting. These pressures led to soil salinization and the collapse of a vital ecosystem.
Local communities—who rely on the mangrove for fishing, oyster harvesting, wood collection, and protection of farmland from saline intrusion—have been directly impacted.
Project :
The project aims to restore 1,000 hectares of mangroves in Casamance, in close collaboration with local communities and expert partners.
Beyond replanting Rhizophora and Avicennia, it integrates sustainable livelihoods like beekeeping and agroforestry to strengthen both ecosystem resilience and community well-being.
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Project impacts:
Restoration of ecosystems
Coastal protection against erosion
Prevention of agricultural land salinization
Revival of aquatic life and fish stocks (fish, oysters, crabs)
Long-term carbon sequestration (in soils and biomass)
Strengthening of biodiversity (creating habitats for fish, birds, crustaceans)
Creation of local jobs
Development of sustainable economic activities
Improving well-being and social cohesion
The project strictly follows the VM0033 methodology under the VERRA standard to achieve dual VCS and CCB certification. This guarantees the generation of high-quality carbon credits, backed by measurable benefits for climate, biodiversity, and local communities.