MCO Project, Funded by the PRCM titled: “Beekeeping and Oysterculture as levers for development”
Project objective:
Le projet vise principalement à restaurer les mangroves à travers des actions concrètes de conservation et d’utilisation durable des ressources naturelles. Il a également pour ambition de promouvoir des activités génératrices de revenus (AGR) adaptées aux contextes locaux, en particulier dans le domaine de l’apiculture. Plus spécifiquement, le projet a pour objectif de développer une activité économique durable d’apiculture au sein du Parc National du Diawling (PND), une zone reconnue pour son importance écologique et socio-économique en Mauritanie. Cette activité permettra de générer des revenus alternatifs pour les populations locales tout en renforçant les efforts de conservation des écosystèmes de mangroves, aujourd’hui menacés par diverses pressions anthropiques.
In April 2025, the NAFORE team organized a series of theoretical and practical training sessions at the Diawling National Park for the beneficiary populations from the localities of Zire, Birette, and Bouhajra. For each village, five (5) people were selected from the active members of the local communities, totaling fifteen (15) direct beneficiaries, including several women, in an inclusive and equitable approach.
Apiary Monitoring
The latest monitoring missions indicate significant progress regarding the installed hives. Natural nectar collection has been confirmed at several sites: at Bouhajra Doueira, seven hives are now occupied, with high bee activity observed in the field. In addition, one more hive has been captured at the Bouhajra Poste site.
These results demonstrate positive developments compared to the previous mission and confirm the colonies’ successful adaptation to their environment. In total, eight hives have begun producing acacia honey, which is an encouraging sign for the site’s beekeeping activity.
