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Two years ago, Graine de Vie gave seedlings from its nurseries to this beneficiary in Benin. Today, these trees have grown well and form a small forest, a tangible symbol of the reforestation efforts carried out with local communities. In this video, the beneficiary expresses his gratitude to Graine de Vie for its support and…

An idea that originated in the Congo has gone global: the Decade of Afforestation and Reforestation. Meeting in plenary session on Wednesday, 16 April 2025, at its headquarters in New York, as part of its 79th session, the United Nations General Assembly adopted three texts, including a resolution on the establishment of a ‘United Nations…

Deforestation, for intensive agriculture or through over-exploitation of timber, parasites and invasive species, as well as climate change caused by mankind, are among the main threats cited by the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature). ‘As a key component of many ecosystems, trees are fundamental to life on Earth through their role in carbon,…

At the 79th General Assembly of the United Nations, President Félix Tshisekedi reaffirmed the DRC’s commitment to strengthening its position in the global carbon market. ‘The DRC is putting in place legal instruments and institutional arrangements to consolidate its place in this market, while remaining open to partnerships in accordance with the Paris Agreement and…

Graine de Vie teams are continuing their reforestation campaign in the commune of Doumé. More than 2,000 Tali (a highly resistant exotic wood) seedlings, ranging from 1 to over 1.5 metres in height, have been planted. The plants are already well matured, so success is almost 100% guaranteed.

An innovative initiative is taking root in the Idjwi region of South Kivu. The Ligue des jeunes d’idjwi pour le travail et le développement (LJIDC) has set itself the task of preserving the environment, combating global warming and promoting permaculture in the region. In collaboration with the organisations Graine de vie and FANYATU, the association…

Graine de Vie celebrated Benin’s National Tree Day in collaboration with the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences at the University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC). Under the impetus of 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), more…