Fondation Ressources et Nature - FORENA

Friends of the Forest. Students from a local public school enjoy the masks of Cebus aequatorialis (CR) and Penelope ortoni (VU). Interacting with the masks is a key element for recall among the children who participated in the Chocó-Andina School Forestry Network program, whose objective is to improve the recognition of threatened species and their conservation. Photo taken at Chontaloma School Forest, KBA Mashpi-Pachijal, Ecuador.

Photo by Jose Silva.

Fragile beginnings: A Burmese Roofed Turtle hatchling receives care to ensure a stronger future.

This photograph was taken in May 2022, capturing a hatchling Burmese Roofed Turtle (Batagur trivittata) receiving treatment for its umbilical wound during early post-hatching care. A caregiver carefully applies antiseptic solution to the healing area, ensuring proper recovery at this highly vulnerable stage of development.

Among the world’s most endangered freshwater turtles, the Burmese Roofed Turtle faces severe threats from habitat loss, egg harvesting, and illegal exploitation. Conservation efforts rely heavily on captive breeding and head-starting programs, where hatchlings are raised under controlled conditions until they are strong enough to survive in the wild.

Treatment of the umbilical wound is critical to prevent infection and support healthy growth during the early stages of life. This image highlights the precision and dedication behind ex-situ conservation where careful, hands-on care plays a vital role in giving this species a second chance at survival.

Location where the photo was taken – Burmese Roofed Turtle Breeding Facility, Linpha Village, Khamti Township, Sagaing Region, Myanmar.

Photo by Swann Htet Naing Aung.

Pour information - Région Réunion

La Région Réunion lance un appel à projets FEDER-NDICI dans le cadre du programme INTERREG VI océan Indien 2021-2027. Cet appel vise à renforcer la coopération régionale pour un co-développement durable et une meilleure résilience climatique, en soutenant des initiatives autour de la sécurité alimentaire et de la prévention des risques naturels.

Appel à projets FEDER-NDICI
Programme INTERREG VI océan Indien 2021-2027

« Co-développement durable et résilience climatique dans la zone océan Indien »
Date d’ouverture : 28 août 2025
Date limite de remise des propositions : 28 novembre 2025 à 12h00 (heure locale)

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