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Spotlight on bats!

The Rhône-Alpes region hosts 30 of the 34 species of French bats. Despite its lack of popularity, they are all protected species, including four main families that live underground. The CORA (Rhônes-Alpes Ornithological Center) works with cavers to raise awareness of the species. The Petzl foundation supports this cooperation which aims to improve our knowledge of caves while encouraging respectful behavior.  

Ecotourism to protect the Tsingy,the stone Forest of Madagascar

The Tsingy of Bemaraha offer one of the most spectacular sights on the Big Island. Here are real rock cathedrals of limestone sculpted into blades or sharp needles: in Malagasy, Tsingy means "where one can walk barefoot” ... Jean-Claude Dobrilla, who is a caver and explorer, has ventured inside these incredible structures. To help maintain parks in Madagascar, he has created the Antsika association, which means "together" in Malagasy. His goal is to help local people to make a living from their natural resources whilst preserving them.

Inveneo, Connecting Those Who Need it Most

Inveneo and our in-country partners design and deliver highly sustainable and affordable ICT solutions for organizations that provide vital services — education, healthcare, economic development — in rural and under-served areas in the developing world.

How can birds and climbers live together on the Reunion Island cliffs?

The White-tailed Tropicbird, emblematic of the Reunion Island, has been dislodged from its usual nesting areas. Indeed, the cliffs where they used to nest were partially covered with wire netting due to falling rocks. Today the White-tailed Tropicbird nests in climbing sites. The Ornithological Studies Society of the Reunion Island * (SEOR), in partnership with the Regional Committee of the French Federation of Mountaineering and Climbing (FFME) are committed to reconcile the preservation of the White-tailed Tropicbird with climbing.    

The Mediterranean monk seal, an endangered species

The Mediterranean monk seal is one of the most endangered mammals in the world. Due to the deterioration of its habitat, half of the world population (approximately 250 individuals) now focuses on the cliffs of the peninsula of Cap Blanc in Mauritania.