Archives 2012

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Ecoblogs (49)

• 12.12.2012 › How about forests in Senegal, in the past?

  The “real green bank”, characterized by the Senegalese forest, is losing its precious savings.
  

• 06.12.2012 › The Tragedy of the Baobabs

  The Tragedy of the Baobabs
  

• 01.12.2012 › The village that refused to cut its trees

  What will happen to Casamance and its rainforests and mangroves, I wonder, if its secular custodians disappear?
  

• 15.11.2012 › Casamance Ecoparc project update

  About an exceptional rain season this year in the Casamance, and the first results of the Ecoparc project
  

• 12.11.2012 › Khaimaazrakh

  Selected photos by our young champions from the camp Khaimaazrakh
  

• 08.11.2012 › The first Marine Protected Area of Senegal

  From their post, they guard over the treasure of the Bamboung: 7200 acres of rich ecosystem, including virgin mangrove, perfect spawning ground and nursery for fish
  

• 04.11.2012 › Birds observatory, Mauritania

  Sidi, our Mauritanian champion receives the equipment for the birds observatory
  

• 02.11.2012 › The Turtles’ Village, Part II

  Bringing “home” the Sulcata Turtles to Senegal
  

• 24.10.2012 › Spoonbills of Nair, Mauritania

  Great News for You and the Spoonbills of Nair
  

• 18.10.2012 › Khaimaazrakh

  Summer camp at the National Park of Banc d’Arguin (PNBA) for children residing in the Park
  

• 11.10.2012 › Birds observatory, Mauritania

  Birds observatory, Mauritania, Project Update
  

• 08.10.2012 › Spoonbills of Nair, Mauritania

  Spoonbills of Nair, Mauritania, Project Update
  

• 04.10.2012 › The Turtles’ Village

  What to do, if someone offers to sell you a wild animal ...
  

• 01.10.2012 › My work as a carpenter

  I am twenty-six now, and I am the youngest carpenter in R’Gueiba. One person can make a whole “lanche” by himself, no problem
  

• 21.09.2012 › The blue tent - Khaimaazrakh

  Khaimaazrakh – only 8 days to go for 85 euro to raise!
  

• 13.09.2012 › Nurse, physician, and pharmacist

  Abou Bâ Malal guards day and night over the health of Imraguens. And if he could, he would singlehandedly take care of all them all
  

• 07.09.2012 › Foolproof Tourism

  It’s not only a question of money; it’s also a question of movement. Money, really, it’s not the main reason.
  

• 01.09.2012 › Existing in the Parc Banc d'Arguin

  A broad question, development in the Banc d'Arguin is almost a debate in itself, the issues complex and often contradictory.
  

• 24.08.2012 › The wonderful world of the forest

  Did you know that….
  

• 17.08.2012 › The blue tent - Khaimaazrakh

  Join the Imraguen children of the the National Park of Banc d’Arguin in discovering, sharing and protecting their natural and cultural heritage.
  

• 09.08.2012 › PART THREE: The wonderful world of the forest

  It is an economic factor, a power station for the climate and a fascinating, multi-faceted natural environment – insights into the German forest.
  

• 01.08.2012 › PART TWO: The wonderful world of the forest

  It is an economic factor, a power station for the climate and a fascinating, multi-faceted natural environment – insights into the German forest.
  

• 26.07.2012 › The old man and the Sea: Almost empty-handed

  This night, we will eat the fish caught by another, but tomorrow, Inshallah, we will feed the whole village.
  

• 19.07.2012 › Forest? Did someone say forest…in Senegal?

  At first glance, Senegal seems to be an arid Sahel country. But ...
  

• 12.07.2012 › PART ONE: The wonderful world of the forest.

  It is an economic factor, a power station for the climate and a fascinating, multi-faceted natural environment – insights into the German forest.
  

• 04.07.2012 › For a sustainable artisanal fishing

  For a sustainable artisanal fishing – stop wasting scare fishery resources!
  

• 01.07.2012 › Happy Birthday Ecofunders!

  Ecofund is one year old! Let's celebrate it with your support to our Champions, Ahmed, Tommy and José!
  

• 21.06.2012 › Protect Cape Verde’s marine Turtles!

  Protect Cape Verde’s marine Turtles – Now or never !
  

• 13.06.2012 › Two-Face of Saint Louis City

  Mai 2012, Saint Louis, Senegal – A weekend of huge contrasts
  

• 09.06.2012 › Augustin's School of Nature

  Augustin leads social change in his locality in order to preserve our planet.
  

• 01.06.2012 › Interview with José Melo our Champion from Cape Verde

  José talks about his motivation and activities of his NGO Biosfera
  

• 12.05.2012 › Rio+20: Because every idea counts!

  Your contribution to a sustainable way of living
  

• 10.05.2012 › AgirEcologie

  AgirEcologie
  

• 01.05.2012 › Augustin's School of Nature

  Augustin leads social change in his locality in order to preserve our planet.
  

• 22.04.2012 › Birds of Casamance Ecoparc

  Birds of Ecoparc - The Grey-headed bristlebill
  

• 13.04.2012 › Recovering lost nets !

  The net becomes a chain of death. One sea net can destroy the life of an entire ecosystem. Prohibited by laws since 1998, Senegalese legislation also banned mesh sizes less than 24 mm for fishing. Yet, nothing has changed
  

• 02.04.2012 › Portrait of Mariana Ramos

  Mariana Ramos, madrinha da musica e do coraçao, ambassador of ecoprojects in Cape Verde
  

• 25.03.2012 › Portrait of Tommy, our Cape Verdean Champion

  Get know Tommy, our Cape Verdean Champion, in 4 questions!
  

• 15.03.2012 › Birds of Casamance Ecoparc

  Birds of Ecoparc - The Greater honeyguide
  

• 09.03.2012 › Birds of Casamance Ecoparc

  Ecopark's Birds: The first ornithological exploration of the Djembering Forest !
  

• 05.03.2012 › Bem vindo a Cabo Verde!

  Beautiful natural environment, which our champions Tommy and Jose are determined to preserve!
  

• 01.03.2012 › Climate changes: Part Two

  Three Senegalese friends facing climate changes
  

• 14.02.2012 › Environmental Charta

  First Environmental Charta to be signed by all candidates for the Senegalese presidential election
  

• 05.02.2012 › Of Sharks and Rays

  Shark fishing should be banned everywhere ...
  

• 01.02.2012 › Climate changes: Part One

  Three Senegalese friends facing climate changes
  

• 22.01.2012 › Interview with Marie-Laure de Noray-Dardenne author of the Imraguen book

  Memories and testimonials gathered from the Imraguen
  

• 16.01.2012 › Newsletter January 2012

  2011 has been our launching year. In 2012, we will introduce to you new champions, new ecoprojects and new ecopartners, for a green future!
  

• 09.01.2012 › Becoming Chief

  The ancients had a fishing calendar very respectful of nature, long before the country even existed.
  

• 01.01.2012 › Armed with a camera

  Armed with a camera
  

Events (14)

• 26.10.2012 › Corporate Social Responsibility

  4th edition of Dakar international forum on Corporate Social Responsibility
  

• 06.09.2012 › African short film contest

  Make your environmental movie !
  

• 08.06.2012 › World Oceans Day

  Your Happy World Oceans Day Gift!
  

• 04.06.2012 › Global Green Day

  Senegal celebrates the world day of environment
  

• 17.05.2012 › Daan Pollution

  Dance Event against plastic bags
  

• 09.05.2012 › World Migratory Bird Day

  World Migratory Bird Day
  

• 08.05.2012 › Mariana Ramos in Concert

  Mariana Ramos: Tribute to Césaria Evora
  

• 05.05.2012 › Raft of the Summits

  Our Green Advisor, Juien, on the Raft of the Summits !
  

• 23.04.2012 › ROCK MANDINGUE

  ROCK MANDINGUE - Rock for the Nature
  

• 01.04.2012 › And the Winner is ... Ecofund!

  Ecofund at the Apps4Africa Ceremony in Ghana
  

• 21.03.2012 › Lost nets: An ecological disaster!

  Oceanium organizes its second environmental campaign:
  

• 19.03.2012 › Global Greens Congress 2012

  Global Greens Congress 2012 in Dakar
  

• 20.02.2012 › Ocean Initiatives

  Taking action against marine litter pollution!
  

• 23.01.2012 › Symposium: Sustainable development

  How to introduce environmental concerns into the Senegalese presidential election campaign?