Mauritania seeks biodiversity funding in Armenia
Environment Minister Massouda Baham Mohamed Lagdaf met UN officials to discuss financing for conservation projects.
Mauritania presented its biodiversity protection efforts at the 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity in Yerevan, Armenia. Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development Massouda Baham Mohamed Lagdaf highlighted national work on restoring degraded lands and preserving ecosystems.
During her visit, Minister Lagdaf discussed cooperation with Astrid Kozian, head of the UN Capital Development Fund mission. They explored funding for biodiversity projects, coastal ecosystem protection, and support for local communities' livelihoods.
The discussions also covered developing innovative financing tools, including bankable investment projects and risk-sharing. This aims to mobilize public and private resources for biodiversity preservation initiatives.
Why it mattersMauritania is seeking international partnerships and innovative financing to support its biodiversity protection and land restoration efforts.