AFD and Marine Protected Areas
Agence Française de Développement (EFD)
2013
Through the ecological services it provides to societies biodiversity plays a central role in supporting the economic growth and employment, the fight against poverty and for food safety as well as adaptation to climate change. It is considered a part of the cultural heritage of all humanity. Investing in development approaches based on the sustainable use of natural resources, favourable to economic growth, conservation of biodiversity and the well-being of the populations has become essential.