The Sacredness of the Mouth of the King mangroves
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The " Mono Delta Transboundary Biosphere Reserve " project supports the management and sustainable use of natural resources in the Lower Mono region of Benin and Togo through the creation of a transboundary biosphere reserve. The process of creating the reserve has now been completed in Benin and Togo, and the various sites, including Bouche du Roy, have already been officially recognized as MAB sites by UNESCO.
Following a series of awareness-raising campaigns aimed at the initiative's beneficiary populations, mapping of local resources and participatory zoning were carried out. This led to the development of local rules for managing the site's resources and the establishment of local governance bodies for the reserve. But the sacralization of the site has been instrumental to the effective preservation of the environment.
Last update: 17 Feb 2023
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Impacts
The sacralization of mangrove areas by the local deity Zambéto has put an end to destructive activities, such as cutting mangrove wood for housing or firewood. Since the sacralization of this area by the local deity Zambéto, the communities have stopped all activities that could destroy the area, and are now reforesting to better restore this part of the Bouche du Roy Community Biodiversity Conservation Area (ACCB).
Today, the Bouche du Roy ACCB is the best-preserved mangrove area in Benin, thanks to the communities' belief in local divinities.
- All the core areas of the reserve have been preserved
- 500 ha of mangroves restored and protected
Sustainable Development Goals
SDG 11 – Sustainable cities and communities
SDG 13 – Climate action
