Story
Lake Chad initiative creates green jobs for local communities
The BIOPALT (Biosphere and Heritage of Lake Chad) project has set itself an ambitious objective – to enable local inhabitant to live and work peacefully on the shores of Lake Chad. Launched in 2018 for a period of four years, the project aims to take stock of the region’s natural resources so that they can be managed more sustainably. Pilot actions to restore various ecosystems and foster the development of a green economy will also be carried out.