Coalition Ouest Africaine sur la Préservation du Massif du Fouta Djallon
CEDEAO- Département Environnement et des Ressources Naturelles
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Description
Le Massif du Fouta Djallon (MFD) est considéré comme le « Château d’eau de l’Afrique de l’Ouest ». En effet, 1165 cours d’eau prennent leur source dans le MFD et la Dorsale Guinéenne. Le MFD abrite les têtes de source et les bassins supérieurs de 7 fleuves partagés par la quasi-totalité des pays de l’Afrique de l’Ouest, notamment la Gambie, le Niger et le Sénégal et un certain nombre de petits cours d'eau.
Le MFD constitue un immense réservoir de diversité biologique à protéger et à préserver, car il abrite de nombreuses espèces végétales et animales, dont certaines sont considérées comme endémiques et doivent faire l’objet d’une protection particulière. Le Massif recèle aussi d’importantes ressources minières. Cet espace transfrontalier subit une dégradation accélérée de ses ressources naturelles suite aux actions naturelles et interventions humaines suivantes :
o Les pratiques traditionnelles d’une agriculture itinérante sur brûlis avec des temps de jachère de plus en plus courts et qui n’épargnent pas les versants à pente abrupte ;
o Les coupes abusives de forêts pour satisfaire les besoins sans cesse croissants en bois de chauffe et en bois de service et la réduction du couvert végétal ;
o Les effets cumulés du changement climatique.
Face à cette dégradation accélérée des ressources naturelles du Massif, une session spéciale a été organisée par l’OMVS sur le thème « Fouta Djallon-château d’eau de l’Afrique, Défis et perspectives » dans le cadre du 9ème Forum mondial de l'eau, tenu à Dakar au Sénégal du 21 au 26 mars 2022.
A l’issu du forum, une déclaration importante pour l’amélioration de l’accès aux ressources en eau sur les points suivants : i) Garantir le droit à l’eau et à l’assainissement pour tous ; ii) Garantir la disponibilité de la ressource et la résilience, iii) Assurer les financements adéquats, iv) Assurer une gouvernance inclusive de l’eau, v) Renforcer la coopération.
Objectifs du projet Coalition sur la préservation du Massif du Fouta Djallon
Ce projet cadre avec l’Initiative Equipe Europe sur la gestion des Eaux transfrontières notamment sur (i) sur le renforcement des Cadres institutionnels de coopération, ii) Promotion de l’amélioration de la gestion transfrontalière des eaux (GIRE, lien WEFE), iii) l’améliorer les connaissances et les systèmes d’information et iv) les solutions fondées sur la nature pour la préservation et la restauration des écosystèmes
Ce projet vise les objectifs suivants :
• Préserver et restaurer les têtes de sources du Massif du Fouta Djallon
• Renforcer les capacités institutionnelles de coopération de tous les acteurs (OB, pays, ONG etc)
• Améliorer la GIRE à l’échelle des Bassins transfrontière en lien avec le NEXUS
• Opérationnaliser l’Observatoire Régional des Ressources Naturelles et du Climat (ORRNC-MFD)
o les têtes de sources sont préservées et restaurées sur l'ensemble du massif à travers des solutions fondées sur la natures et des actions de mise en défens et de restauration des eaux et du sols
o l'Observatoire Régional des ressources naturelles du Massif du Fouta Djallon est opérationnel et joue un rôle de veille environnementale pour le suivi-évaluation du Massif du Fouta Djallon
o Les capacités des organismes de bassins et des pays sont renforcées sur la gestion intégrée des ressources en eau (GIRE) à l'échelle des Bassins (OMVS, OMVG, ABN, ABMRU) pour une amélioration de la coopération et de la gouvernance des eaux eaux transfrontieres
o les ressources financières sont mobilisées et pérennes pour la préservation du massif du Fouta Djallon Mobilier les ressources financières
FAO
UN-Environnement
Basin organisations (OMVS, OMVG, ABN, MRU)
GWP/AO, GWPO
WASCAL
OSS, RAOB
AMCOW
SDGS & Targets
Goal 14
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
14.1
By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution
14.1.1
(a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density
14.2
By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans
14.2.1
Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.3
Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels
14.3.1
14.4
By 2020, effectively regulate harvesting and end overfishing, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and destructive fishing practices and implement science-based management plans, in order to restore fish stocks in the shortest time feasible, at least to levels that can produce maximum sustainable yield as determined by their biological characteristics
14.4.1
14.5
By 2020, conserve at least 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas, consistent with national and international law and based on the best available scientific information
14.5.1
14.6
By 2020, prohibit certain forms of fisheries subsidies which contribute to overcapacity and overfishing, eliminate subsidies that contribute to illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and refrain from introducing new such subsidies, recognizing that appropriate and effective special and differential treatment for developing and least developed countries should be an integral part of the World Trade Organization fisheries subsidies negotiation
14.6.1
Degree of implementation of international instruments aiming to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing
14.7
By 2030, increase the economic benefits to Small Island developing States and least developed countries from the sustainable use of marine resources, including through sustainable management of fisheries, aquaculture and tourism
14.7.1
Sustainable fisheries as a proportion of GDP in small island developing States, least developed countries and all countries
14.a
Increase scientific knowledge, develop research capacity and transfer marine technology, taking into account the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Criteria and Guidelines on the Transfer of Marine Technology, in order to improve ocean health and to enhance the contribution of marine biodiversity to the development of developing countries, in particular small island developing States and least developed countries
14.a.1
14.b
Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets
14.b.1
Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small‐scale fisheries
14.c
Enhance the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources by implementing international law as reflected in United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which provides the legal framework for the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources, as recalled in paragraph 158 of "The future we want"
14.c.1
Number of countries making progress in ratifying, accepting and implementing through legal, policy and institutional frameworks, ocean-related instruments that implement international law, as reflected in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, for the conservation and sustainable use of the oceans and their resources
Goal 15
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
15.1
By 2020, ensure the conservation, restoration and sustainable use of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems and their services, in particular forests, wetlands, mountains and drylands, in line with obligations under international agreements
15.1.1
15.1.2
15.2
By 2020, promote the implementation of sustainable management of all types of forests, halt deforestation, restore degraded forests and substantially increase afforestation and reforestation globally
15.2.1
15.3
By 2030, combat desertification, restore degraded land and soil, including land affected by desertification, drought and floods, and strive to achieve a land degradation-neutral world
15.3.1
15.4
By 2030, ensure the conservation of mountain ecosystems, including their biodiversity, in order to enhance their capacity to provide benefits that are essential for sustainable development
15.4.1
15.4.2
15.5
Take urgent and significant action to reduce the degradation of natural habitats, halt the loss of biodiversity and, by 2020, protect and prevent the extinction of threatened species
15.5.1
15.6
Promote fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising from the utilization of genetic resources and promote appropriate access to such resources, as internationally agreed
15.6.1
15.7
Take urgent action to end poaching and trafficking of protected species of flora and fauna and address both demand and supply of illegal wildlife products
15.7.1
15.8
By 2020, introduce measures to prevent the introduction and significantly reduce the impact of invasive alien species on land and water ecosystems and control or eradicate the priority species
15.8.1
15.9
By 2020, integrate ecosystem and biodiversity values into national and local planning, development processes, poverty reduction strategies and accounts
15.9.1
(a) Number of countries that have established national targets in accordance with or similar to Aichi Biodiversity Target 2 of the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011–2020 in their national biodiversity strategy and action plans and the progress reported towards these targets; and (b) integration of biodiversity into national accounting and reporting systems, defined as implementation of the System of Environmental-Economic Accounting
15.a
Mobilize and significantly increase financial resources from all sources to conserve and sustainably use biodiversity and ecosystems
15.a.1
(a) Official development assistance on conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity; and (b) revenue generated and finance mobilized from biodiversity-relevant economic instruments
15.b
Mobilize significant resources from all sources and at all levels to finance sustainable forest management and provide adequate incentives to developing countries to advance such management, including for conservation and reforestation
15.b.1
(a) Official development assistance on conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity; and (b) revenue generated and finance mobilized from biodiversity-relevant economic instruments
15.c
Enhance global support for efforts to combat poaching and trafficking of protected species, including by increasing the capacity of local communities to pursue sustainable livelihood opportunities
15.c.1
Goal 16
Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
16.1
Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere
16.1.1
16.1.2
16.1.3
Proportion of population subjected to (a) physical violence, (b) psychological violence and/or (c) sexual violence in the previous 12 months
16.1.4
Proportion of population that feel safe walking alone around the area they live after dark
16.2
End abuse, exploitation, trafficking and all forms of violence against and torture of children
16.2.1
Proportion of children aged 1–17 years who experienced any physical punishment and/or psychological aggression by caregivers in the past month
16.2.2
16.2.3
Proportion of young women and men aged 18–29 years who experienced sexual violence by age 18
16.3
Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all
16.3.1
Proportion of victims of (a) physical, (b) psychological and/or (c) sexual violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms
16.3.2
16.3.3
Proportion of the population who have experienced a dispute in the past two years and who accessed a formal or informal dispute resolution mechanism, by type of mechanism
16.4
By 2030, significantly reduce illicit financial and arms flows, strengthen the recovery and return of stolen assets and combat all forms of organized crime
16.4.1
16.4.2
16.5
Substantially reduce corruption and bribery in all their forms
16.5.1
16.5.2
16.6
Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels
16.6.1
16.6.2
Proportion of population satisfied with their last experience of public services
16.7
Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels
16.7.1
Proportions of positions in national and local institutions, including (a) the legislatures; (b) the public service; and (c) the judiciary, compared to national distributions, by sex, age, persons with disabilities and population groups
16.7.2
16.8
Broaden and strengthen the participation of developing countries in the institutions of global governance
16.8.1
Proportion of members and voting rights of developing countries in international organizations
16.9
By 2030, provide legal identity for all, including birth registration
16.9.1
16.10
Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms, in accordance with national legislation and international agreements
16.10.1
16.10.2
16.a
Strengthen relevant national institutions, including through international cooperation, for building capacity at all levels, in particular in developing countries, to prevent violence and combat terrorism and crime
16.a.1
16.b
Promote and enforce non-discriminatory laws and policies for sustainable development
16.b.1
SDG 14 targets covered
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| 14.3 | Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels |
| 14.4 | By 2020, effectively regulate harvesting and end overfishing, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and destructive fishing practices and implement science-based management plans, in order to restore fish stocks in the shortest time feasible, at least to levels that can produce maximum sustainable yield as determined by their biological characteristics |
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BAZOUN, Expert en charge de l'Observatoire Régional des Ressources Naturelles du Massif du Fouta Djallon