In this interview, Manuel Ducrocq, Head of the Coral Sea Natural Park, discusses New Caledonia's strong commitment to protecting its maritime area. This French territory in the Pacific has established a marine...
Ecological, social, and geopolitical crises are increasingly interconnected on an international scale, illustrating the growing convergence of global issues. As a result, the path to sustainable development and global stability is fraught with challenges, requiring cross-sectoral responses more...
Two thirds of French people believe that, given the current international situation, France and the European Union should invest more in international solidarity.
AFD Group plays a key role in this mission, with its 5,500 employees and €13.7 billion in financing activity in 2024, based...
In a regional context marked by increasing environmental pressures, the Mediterranean faces major challenges such as pollution, overfishing, and water stress. To protect this unique ecosystem, the AFD Group and the FFEM support projects led by its three regional divisions — North Africa, the...
In February 2019, AFD Group adopted a “Sport and Development” strategy, which has consolidated the role of sports as part of our work with youth and efforts to reduce inequalities and...
A powerful unifier and vector of inclusion, sport is referenced in the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: it contributes to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in the areas of education, health, inclusion, and social cohesion. In 2024 – an...
In 2024, AFD Group's activity increased to €13.7 billion, compared with €13.5 billion in 2023. This year, 1,250 new projects were financed in 160 countries and French Overseas Territories.
These socially responsible and sustainable investments are in line with the Group's dual...
The ocean plays a vital role for many countries — supporting development, food security, jobs, and the economy. Yet today, it is under growing threat from increasing human pressures.
From coastlines to the high seas, marine...
The ocean — essential to development, food security, employment and the economy in numerous countries — is being damaged by increasing pressure from human activity. Environmental degradation, from the coast to the open sea, is accelerating due to untenable maritime and land-based activities....
Ocean acidification, caused by the absorption of carbon dioxide emitted by human activities, is one of the most worrying challenges of climate change. It threatens marine ecosystems, in particular coral reefs, and exacerbates inequalities, particularly affecting countries dependent on marine...
Supporting the energy transition in developing and emerging countries is key to achieving climate targets. It is also a real opportunity for development, aligned with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable...
In the Three Oceans, AFD focuses its operations on economic and social development, and on tackling common challenges such as climate change and inequalities.
To provide a holistic response to cross-border issues and promote regional integration between the French Overseas Territories and...
In 2024, AFD Group allocated €2.5 billion in financing to the energy sector, to accelerate renewable energy production, upgrade grids and improve energy efficiency, including through a buildings program.
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This policy brief provides feedback on a new rapid approach to identifying (i) climate and natural risks, (ii) potential nature-based solutions (NbS) to address those risks, and (iii) strategies to implement these solutions.
Many cities around the world lack data on flooding, heat island...
The investments needed to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in emerging markets and developing economies, require the mobilization of more available capital. Public development banks (PDBs) can play a key role in scaling up sustainable finance and driving transformative...
In June 2025, the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) brings the international community together with one goal in mind: to protect the oceans and their resources to strengthen the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14 on marine environment. In other words: to reconcile...
What lessons can be learned from the projects supported by the AFD Group? How can we enhance the effectiveness of our action?
The insights gained from evaluations contribute to continuous learning, helping improve the quality and impact of the Group’s initiatives. Evaluations are also a...
What lessons can be learned from the projects supported by the AFD Group? How can we enhance the effectiveness of our action?
The insights gained from evaluations contribute to continuous learning, helping improve the quality and impact of the Group’s initiatives. Evaluations are also a...
The energy transition relies on the deployment of low-carbon technologies (electric vehicles,renewable energies) that require substantial amounts of metals and minerals, including lithium, nickel, cobalt and...