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Initiatives That Shape Sustainable Development

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National Biodiversity Strategy of Mauritania (SNB 2022-2030)

SDI helped revise Mauritania’s biodiversity strategy by assessing past progress and aligning national priorities with global biodiversity frameworks.

Client:
UNDP
Location:
Mauritania
Completion Date:
December 2023
UNDP Mauritania
Ministry of Environment of Mauritania
National Biodiversity Strategy of Mauritania (SNB 2022-2030)

UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage selection of the Mejhoul date palm variety

SDI supported KIADPAI in preparing the UNESCO nomination strategy for the Mejhoul date palm, including partner selection and communication planning.

Client:
KIADPAI
Location:
-
Completion Date:
November 2022
Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation
UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage selection of the Mejhoul date palm variety

Support to the legal ABS dimension of the Nagoya Protocol for the SEP2D program

SDI supported IRD’s SEP2D programme with legal expertise to guide project leaders on ABS compliance under the Nagoya Protocol.

Client:
Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD)
Location:
-
Completion Date:
January 2021
Institut de Recherche pour le Développement
Support to the legal ABS dimension of the Nagoya Protocol for the SEP2D program

BIODEV2030 and POST-2020 Biodiversity Framework projects with Expertise France

SDI supported Expertise France with analysis and guidance for BIODEV2030 and POST-2020, helping inform COP15 negotiations and strengthen biodiversity policies.

Client:
Expertise France
Location:
-
Completion Date:
January 2021
Expertise France
BIODEV2030 and POST-2020 Biodiversity Framework projects with Expertise France

Mapping case studies in the Arab Region for the 2021 State of the World’s Volunteerism Report

SDI researched and developed case studies for UNV’s 2021 SWVR, highlighting successful people–state collaboration across key governance and innovation areas.

Client:
United Nations Volunteers Programme
Location:
-
Completion Date:
January 2020
United Nations Volunteers Programme
Mapping case studies in the Arab Region for the 2021 State of the World’s Volunteerism Report

CAPCOP22/CAPCOP23

SDI contributed to CAP COP22–23, supporting youth engagement in climate action and highlighting the role of young professionals in global climate negotiations.

Client:
CAPCOP22/CAPCOP23
Location:
Marrakesh, Morocco
Completion Date:
January 2016
CAP Développement Durable
Ambassade Du Canada Au Maroc
Osisoft
Les Offices Jeunesses Internationaux Du Québec (LOJIQ)
CAPCOP22/CAPCOP23