Address

Dakar (Sénégal)

Date

From 21 to 23 July 2025

Email

colloquemangroves@socodevi.org

Agenda

Agenda of the symposium on mangrove ecosystems

  • 1st Day
    25 Mar 2025

Thematic Area 1 :
Ecosystem goods and services provided by mangroves: From conservation to socio- economic development

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Reception and registration

Organising committee

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Implementation

Official opening ceremony

9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

9:30 a.m. - 9:55 a.m.

Official opening ceremony

  • SOCODEVI
  • Canadian Embassy in Senegal
  • Climate Partnerships – Global Affairs Canada
  • Ministry of the Environment and Ecological Transition
9:30 a.m. - 9:55 a.m.

9:55 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Coffee break & Press review

9:55 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.

Introduction

Logistics and presentation of sessions

Organising committee

10:30 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.

10:40 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Session 1

Overview of mangrove ecosystems in Senegal and West Africa: extent and gender-specific issues

Pape Mawade WADE, forestry engineer and environmentalist

10:40 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Session 2

Mangroves: ecosystem goods and services

Andrew BUTT and Trevor JONES, TAYO Climate partners

11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Session 3

Economic valuation of ecosystem goods and services

  • Presentation 1 : Sharing the results of the SAVi studies from the Natur’ELLES project
    Edoardo Carlucci, IISD and DAMCP
  • Presentation 2 : Sharing the results of the study on the valuation of ecosystem goods and services in the Saloum Delta National Park.
    El Hadji Bakary Kanté, IREF Fatick
11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Lunch break

1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

2:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Session 4

Indigenous female knowledge and ecological resilience: the experience of the ACF-AO Project in the mangroves of Senegal

  • Presentation 1: Traditional knowledge and sacred cultural expressions in mangrove management in the Sine Saloum and Casamance deltas, Senegal.
    Dr. Sanou NDOUR, IUCN/Natur’ELLES Project

  • Presentation 2 : Valuing traditional knowledge in biodiversity conservation and natural resource management.
    Prof. Malick DIOUF, Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Îles

  • Presentation 3: Endogenous female knowledge and ecological resilience: The experience of the ACF-AO Project in the Mangroves of Senegal
    Djibny Niang, ACFAO project partner

  • Panel
    Moderator: Dr Mariama DIALLO, Nebeday
    Presenters and panellists :
    Omer DIEDHIOU, Casamance Mangrove Platform
    Mariama THIARRE, GIE Rogga Fakha
2:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

4:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Health break

4:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Session 5

Restoring mangroves, strengthening communities

Sariaka Harilala RAKOTONAIVO, Inclusion Mission

4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m. - 5:10 p.m.

Summary of the day and closing remarks

Organising committee

5:00 p.m. - 5:10 p.m.

Thematic Area 2 :
Mangroves mapping and monitoring: Stakes, innovations, and challenges for participatory and inclusive conservation

9:00 a.m. - 9:05 a.m.

Introduction

Presentation of the day’s sessions

Organising committee

9:00 a.m. - 9:05 a.m.

9:05 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

Session 1

  • Presentation 1: Discovering traditional data and new geospatial analysis tools and technologies
    Andrew BUTT and Trevor JONES, TAYO, Climate partners
  • Presentation 2: Introduction to Global Mangrove Watch
    Khadim DIOP, Wetlands International
9:05 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

9:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Session 2

  • Presentation 1: Drones: a tool for mapping, monitoring and managing mangrove ecosystems
    Maty Dianka, Flying Lab
  • Presentation 2: Spatio-temporal dynamics of the Kalone Bliss Kassa marine protected area in Casamance
    Dr El Hadji SOW, SEDAD and CÉGEP de la Gaspésie et des Îles
9:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Coffee break

10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Session 3

Panel
Lessons learned from participatory mapping in mangrove ecosystem monitoring: benefits and challenges

Moderator: Mr Yakhya GUEYE, Natur’ELLES/IUCN

Panelists:

Doudou DIEDHIOU, Nebeday
Salatou SAMBOU, APAC Kawawana
Manlafy KANTÉ, APAC Badala in Bona
Lieutenant Fatou MANÉ, DAMCP

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Lunch break

1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

2:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Session 4

The GEM tool: Introduction to its operation, practical applications and importance in mangrove management

Awa Rane NDOYE and Jaona RAVELONJATOVO Blue Ventures

2:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

3:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Health break

3:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Session 5 :

Photographic narratives and powerful voices of women leaders at the intersection of environment, climate and social justice

Ousmane SAMBOU, IISD

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m. - 5:10 p.m.

Summary of the day and closing remarks

Organising committee

5:00 p.m. - 5:10 p.m.

Thematic Area 3:
Mangrove restoration and payment mechanisms for environmental services: Stakes and synergies in line with national policies and the needs of vulnerable communities

9:00 a.m. - 9:05 a.m.

Introduction

Presentation of the day’s sessions

Organising committee

9:00 a.m. - 9:05 a.m.

9:05 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Session 1

Senegal’s National Mangrove Management Strategy

Commander Mame Fary DIOUF, DAMCP

9:05 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Session 2

Global overview of blue carbon projects in mangrove ecosystems

Andrew BUTT and Trevor JONES, TAYO Climate partners

9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Coffee break

10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Session 3

Panel
What are the benefits of blue carbon projects for local communities?

Moderator: Mamadou Ndong Touré, Expert

Panelists:
Colonel Abdoulaye Diop, Expert
Awa Rane Ndoye, Blue Venture
Commander Modou Thiam, Alcott
Daouda Kane, CAREM

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Session 4

Introduction to innovative financing mechanisms for mangrove restoration and presentation of the results of the analysis in the Saloum Delta and Casamance

Edoardo Carlucci, IISD

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Lunch break

1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

2:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Session 5

Panel
The role of organisations such as cooperatives in the efficient management of natural resources

Moderator: Renée Brunelle, SOCODEVI

Panellists:
Dr Mariama Diallo, Nebeday
Abdou Karim Sall, AGIRE
Frédérique Thomas, SOCODEVI
Salatou Sambou, Kawawna

2:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

4:00 p.m. - 5:20 p.m.

Session 6

Panel
Mangroves, beyond carbon: multiple impacts on women’s empowerment and local communities 

Moderator: Mame Bineta Fall, SOCODEVI

Panelists:
Véronica Lo, IISD
Diaba Diop, REFEPAS
Fatou Ndene and Seynabou Gomis, Women Leaders

4:00 p.m. - 5:20 p.m.

5:20 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Summary & official closing ceremony

Organising committee

5:20 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

Closing cocktail party

5:30 p.m.