Reforestation as local collective action in Senegal : the role of the commons to promote sustainable local development

Vendel François, Diop P., Mbaye Tamsir, Fall Bou Mohamed, Cesaro Jean-Daniel, Delay Etienne. 2023. Reforestation as local collective action in Senegal : the role of the commons to promote sustainable local development. In : The Commons We Want: Between Historical Legacies and Future Collective Actions. IASC. Nairobi : IASC, Diaporama, 1 diaporama (16 vues) Biennal IASC Conference. 19, Nairobi, Kenya, 19 Juin 2023/24 Juin 2023.

Résumé : This study examines a reforestation effort in the Sahel region, particularly in Senegal, and explores the challenges of reconciling economical, social & environmental objectives within these initiatives. It highlights the importance of adopting an approach of commons to develop context-specific solutions. The study draws on a reforestation project in Senegal, employing Companion Modelling to collaborate with local communities and stakeholders diversity involved in these programs and beyond. It emphasizes the role of Pastoral Units and the need for ongoing support and community involvement and recognizing in commons managing. The findings underscore the significance of developping a shared narrative of territorial system and issues, the influence of past experiences and the better integration of projects in local governance system of natural resources uses and users for their success.

Mots-clés libres : Commons, Companion modelling, Senegal, Afforestation reforestation

Classification Agris : U60 - Sciences de la vie et de la Terre

Auteurs et affiliations

• Vendel François, CIRAD-ES-UMR SENS (SEN)
• Diop P., ISRA (SEN)
• Mbaye Tamsir, ISRA (SEN)
• Fall Bou Mohamed, Université Gaston Berger (SEN)
• Cesaro Jean-Daniel, CIRAD-ES-UMR SELMET (FRA) ORCID: 0000-0001-7019-5657
• Delay Etienne, CIRAD-ES-UMR SENS (SEN) ORCID: 0000-0001-6633-6269

Source : Cirad-Agritrop (https://agritrop.cirad.fr/607458/)

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