Reinforcing local and regional commitment to the Réserve

Solid Partnership Between The OFB And The AGRNSM

ReCorEA St Martin : protéger les écosystèmes côtiers (financement OFB/ Fond. VEOLIA, Atout France)

Action MS36 : Meet and exchange with the managers of the protected natural areas of the Lesser Antilles

On October 6, 2023, the management association of the Saint Martin nature reserve (AGRNSM) received a visit from two eminent representatives of the French Biodiversity Office (OFB): Jean-Michel Zammite, director of overseas territories, and Fabien Barthelat, territorial delegate of the OFB in the Antilles. The two scientists came to promote their funding tools and to discuss their partnership with the manager, particularly through the educational program “Te Me Um” – which includes the acquisition of educational materials and the funding of a 3D printer – as well as the “ReCorEA” project, in favor of the resilience of coral reefs and their associated ecosystems. This local project, led by the AGRNSM, has notably enabled the recruitment of project manager Clément Bonnardel. During this visit, the representatives of the OFB were able to reiterate their commitment to supporting the ongoing collaboration and praised the excellence of the work carried out by the local associative team.

Another aspect of the partnership between the OFB and the management team concerns surveillance. Antonny Grolleau, head of the departmental environmental police service for the OFB, coordinates the regional teams that perform at least twice a year interventions targeting key areas such as hunting, the protection of regulated species, the conservation of natural habitats, and the Water Law. On these occasions, the association provides logistical support to these agents, particularly in terms of information exchange.

Fisheries Conference: No Borders for Fish

Stand animé par l’équipe de gestion lors des Assises de la pêche du banc d’Anguille | Booth animated by the management team during the Anguilla Fisheries Conference

Action PA8 : Participate in local events

Action CC9 : Ensure the enhancement and dissemination of scientific and technical studies carried out on the RNN

The AGRNSM participated in the first Anguilla Bank fisheries conference, organized on December 12, 2023, at Anse Marcel under the auspices of the prefecture. This international event brought together fishermen and leaders from Saint Martin, Sint Maarten, Saint Barthélemy, and Anguilla, as well as scientists, managers of natural areas, and representatives from the islands of Saba, Saint Eustatius, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Antigua, Barbuda, and Guadeloupe. The aim was to discuss the necessity of a common and cross-border management of shared fish stocks between islands with different regulations. Each territory had the opportunity to speak and present its own initiatives, both in terms of species conservation and techniques governing fishing, the sale of merchandise, and the import and export of fishery products. The FADs (Fish Aggregating Devices) installed in territorial waters, and thus in foreign waters for some, were a thorny issue on which, by general consensus, it will be necessary to work. The subject calls for better collaboration between fishing professionals, regulatory adaptations, and appropriate control means for sustainable and profitable exploitation of the resource for everyone. The AGRNSM presented the results of the Life BIODIV’OM and studies conducted with financial support from the European Union, the Ministry in charge of the environment, and the French Biodiversity Office (OFB). The study of the colonization of the shallow coastal seabeds of Saint Martin by reef fish post-larvae, as well as that of the fish populations established around the island, particularly the goliath groupers and Nassau groupers, helped to open the debate on the shared management of fish stocks between the islands. The dispersion of these post-larvae by the currents in the Caribbean and the migrations that some species can make during their lives show that there are no borders and that concerted management is essential. The grouper, a migratory fish, a regulator belonging to the top of the food chain, with a long life expectancy and also capable of changing sex depending on its age, is the perfect example.

Virtual Dives In The Reserve
The management association of the Saint Martin nature reserve, GIP One Shark SXM, the Territorial Environment Agency of Saint Barthélemy, and the Sint Maarten Nature Foundation each held a stand intended to inform the public. The AGRNSM presented its projects, among which the Biohut – artificial habitat for aquatic fauna – its application faune-sbsm.org, and invited the most curious to a dive on the most beautiful diving sites of the island, thanks to 360° virtual reality masks. Many participants came to learn about the actions carried out, including the prefect and the president of the Collectivity of Saint Martin.

First Meeting Of The SPAW Protected Areas

Rencontre technique des gestionnaires SPAW à La Romana en 2023 | Technical meeting of SPAW managers in La Romana in 2023

Action MS39 – Participate in regional, national, and international symposiums

Clément Bonnardel attended the first workshop of the SPAW protected areas network managers in La Romana, Dominican Republic, from October 10 to 12, 2023. Saint Martin, Martinique, Guadeloupe, and French Guiana responded to the invitation, as well as Sint Maarten, Colombia, Cuba, the United States, Belize, Grenada, Sint Eustatius, Trinidad & Tobago, and the Dominican Republic. Bernadette Davis, Vice-President in charge of the environment, represented the Collectivity of Saint Martin, manager of the unclassified lands of the Conservatoire du Littoral, and Sint Maarten was represented by the Nature Foundation. The exchanges and work sessions discussed topics such as the objectives of the network members, addressing the needs of the managers, common issues, or the planning of actions in the short or long term.

28 countries in the Caribbean region have signed the SPAW protocol (Specially Protected Areas and Wildlife) and have committed, in accordance with their own legislation and regulations, to take all necessary measures within their territory to protect, conserve, and sustainably manage areas in need of protection, as well as threatened animal and plant species. In Saint Martin, the national nature reserve, the 12 lagoon ponds, and the Agoa sanctuary for the protection of marine mammals have signed the SPAW protocol.

Annual Update Of The Local Scientific Council

Julien Chalifour, président du CSTPN | Julien Chalifour, president of the CSTPN

Action MS36 : Meet and exchange with the managers of protected natural areas of the Lesser Antilles

A meeting of the Territorial Scientific Council for Natural Heritage (CSTPN) took place at the prefecture on November 29, 2023, to review its activity over the past year. The meeting particularly focused on the management strategy of the green monkey population and the annual review of opinions rendered by this group of specialists for the granting of derogations for protected species. It was also an opportunity to conduct a vote.

Julien Chalifour President Of CSTPN
An advisory body created in 2019, composed of 19 specialists appointed for their scientific skills and animated by the prefecture, the CSTPN was until then chaired by Michel Vély, director of veterinary services, who recently retired. Julien Chalifour, head of the scientific department at the reserve and interim vice-president since his departure, was elected president. Océane Beaufort, from the Guadeloupean association Kap Natirel, project manager and coordinator of the Reguar network, was elected vice-president.

Collaboration With Local Decision-Makers At The Heart Of The Debates

Action MS36 : Meet and exchange with the managers of protected natural areas of the Lesser Antilles

Action MS20 : Seek new funding sources

Réserves Naturelles de France (RNF), the association that animates the network of managers of all French natural reserves, invited all its overseas members to a videoconference round table on October 10, 2023. The goal for all these managers was to share their experience in terms of territorial collaboration, whether with municipalities or other forms of territorial collectivities. Julien Chalifour took this opportunity to present the unique situation of the island of Saint Martin. He highlighted the challenges and opportunities related to the island’s small size, its high population density, its tourism-focused economy, and the recent changes in its political status. Ultimately, these exchanges allowed for the exploration of new avenues of exchange and collaboration for better integration of the RNN of Saint Martin within the territorial landscape.

Vincent Oliva ESN Board Member For The RNF

Vincent Oliva sur le terrain / Vincent Oliva on the field

Action MS37

Participate in meetings, maintain and strengthen partnerships with regional and national networks

Pedagogical director Vincent Oliva has been solicited by the Association of French Réserves Naturelles (RNF) to join the board for Nature Education and Awareness (ESN). RNF now has an overseas representative on this commission, as it so desired. Vincent Oliva, as well as her counterpart Sarah Sellier, responsible for education and awareness for the Réserve Naturelle in Désirade and Petite-Terre, also serves on the RNF commission for educational zones in the Antilles-Guyane region.

The ReCorEA Saint Martin project presented to IFRECOR

IFRECOR

Action MS36

Meet and discuss with managers of protected natural areas in the Lesser Antilles

On June 13, all of the members of the IFRECOR committee for the Caribbean basin met via video conference. Julien Chalifour represented the AGRNSM and shared the progress made by the ReCorEA program. It was also an opportunity to highlight the specific situation of the Collectivité de Saint-Martin, which has been very active in terms of preservation of its coral reefs, but does not have its own local IFRECOR committee. In fact, in spite of multiple inquiries, there has not been an official request made by the Collectivité, the only institution that can solicit the national IFRECOR committee.

Anguilla Visits The Réserve Naturelle...

La réserve de Saint-Martin a reçu ses homologues anguillais | The Saint Martin reserve received its Anguillian counterparts

Action PR2

Develop and appreciate scientific collaborations (priority 1)

Staff members from the Anguilla National Trust came to meet their counterparts from the Réserve Naturelle de Saint-Martin on March 13 and 14, 2023. Their schedule included a general presentation about the Réserve and a visit to the mangrove nursery located on the edge of the Salines d’Orient, before going to Terres Basses to see the site where the Réserve had recently identified a species that was thought to be strictly endemic to Anguilla: Rondeletia anguilensis, a plant in the Rubiaceae family. The next day, they went with the Réserve to visit Tintamarre, where they participated in rat control. Before returning to Anguilla, they invited the Réserve Naturelle to visit their island.

... And The Réserve Naturelle Visits Anguilla

L’AGRNSM reçue par la Anguilla National Trust The Saint Martin reserve welcomed by the Anguilla National Trust

Action PR2

Develop and appreciate scientific collaborations (priority 1)

Trust, Julien Chalifour and Aude Berger spent four days in Anguilla, June 13-16, 2023. They visited several scientific projects, such as the nursery for melliferous tree species created to preserve pollinating insects; the trees are then offered to the public. Other projects in Anguilla include: the preservation and restoration of salt ponds; removing rats from islets; management of the endemic species iguana delicatissima; and the monitoring of birds. The most important and innovative project, baptized as “Main Island” consists of transforming a tract of land in Fountain Cavern National Park, on the edge of Shoal Bay, into a nature reserve. The job entails protecting approximately four hectares of undeveloped land by installing a fine mesh fence to keep anything from entering or exiting. All of the introduced species—such as the common iguana— will be removed and replaced by native species such as the iguana delicatissima, local grass snakes, and the beautiful Rondeletia anguilensis. The goal is to create and conserve a sample of Anguilla’s natural flora and fauna for the public to appreciate, yet protected from the influence of mankind.

Julien Chalifour and Aude Berger also descended 15 meters underground to visit the Fountain Cavern which gives the park its name. Here, they were able to admire several Amerindian petroglyphs, two pools of brackish water, and numerous stalactites and stalagmites. This unique site is a highpoint of Anguilla’s natural archeological heritage.

Pétroglyphes Petroglyphs

Action MS1 – Participate in the study of marine biocenoses in the network of natural reserves

Collaboration between reserves
Like every year, the Réserve Naturelle’s team of deep-sea divers lent a hand to their colleagues in Petite Terre (Guadeloupe) and Saint-Barthélemy, as part of their annual check-up on the health of the coral communities and underwater seagrass beds. Aude Berger visited in Petite Terre from October 3-6, 2022 and Julien Chalifour was in Saint-Barth on October 17-21, 2022. This allowed them to count numbers of fish, estimate the extent of coral formations, and other living species, as well as check on the diversity and the density of the seagrass beds and associated fauna. Unfortunately, this operation did not take place in Saint Martin in 2022, due to scheduling and unfavorable conditions at sea, as well as a shortage of professional divers as part of the management team. This operation will be scheduled for 2023, with the support of its partners.

Action MS 38 – Participate in meetings with national networks

A symposium on sea turtles

From November 14-18, Aude Berger and Julien Chalifour participated in a national symposium on sea turtles, organized at the Grande Motte. They were both able to meet their counterparts on a national level, as well as highlight the work done since 2009 and share common problems and the solutions developed by each of them. The large quantities of consecutive data has an important impact on the production of information about the Antilles islands and will eventually be processed and validated by professor Marc Girondot, a national expert on sea turtles.

Action MS 38 – Participate in meetings with national networks

A focus on sea turtles

Every year for quite some time, and throughout the year, the Réserve Naturelle de Saint Martin has participated in various meetings, steering committees, and technical committees on a national level for the protection of the sea turtles of the French West Indies and the iguana of the Lesser Antilles. These meetings allow the Réserve to participate in activities led by the ONF (French National Forests Office) and commissioned by the DEAL (Direction for the Environment), as well as benefit from their support and go over problems specific to the island, knowing that the conservation of these species and their habitats is part of the management plan for the Réserve Naturelle.

Action MS37 Participate in regional network meetings and alliances (Priority 1)

Technical Committee For Turtles And Iguanas

On November 9, 2021, the scientific department participated via video conference in the annual technical committee meeting of the National Sea Turtle Plan that took place in Guadeloupe—they did not attend due to the pandemic. The committee, coordinated by the ONF, brought together all of the active organizations that are part of the plan in Guadeloupe and Saint Martin, with the Réserve as the local representative in Saint Martin. This event was the perfect occasion for summarize the activities completed throughout the year, and look at the goals for the national plan in 2022, in terms of knowledge, conservation, and awareness. On December 14, the Lesser Antilles iguana was the subject of a discussion by the technical committee —also by video conference— to promote protection of this species, on the IUCN’s critically endangered list and threatened with extinction.

Action MS38 Participer aux réunions, maintenir et renforcer les partenariats avec les réseaux nationaux

Nicolas Maslach présente le projet de l’ICBI

The Réserve Naturelle at the World Conservation Congress

Organized every four years by the IUCN, the World Conservation Congress is one of the most important events in support of biodiversity. On September 3-11, 2021 in Marseille, 13,000 organizations and 160 nations participated. Saint Martin was represented by Nicolas Maslach, le director of the Réserve Naturelle, with Pascal Alix Laborde, president of the territorial council’s environmental commission, and Lola Perez, assistant in the office of president Gibbs. The Collectivity and the Réserve worked hand-in-hand to present all of the assets of Saint Martin and its projects. The director of the Réserve made three presenations: the first, in English, was on exotic invasive marine species such as the lionfish (Pterois volitans) and Halophila stipulacea algae, and the Réserve’s efforts to control them. Next, invited by Génération Mer, the “community that fights so that the ocean remains a global assest for humanity,” as part of the environmental awareness and educational activities created by reserves and marine parks, Maslach presented the Réserve’s pedagogical department’s projects, as well as the plans for the Caribbean Institute for insular Biodiversity (ICBI), whose goals include improving knowledge by way of its research and innovation center. That presentation was followed by the signature of the Réserve’s membership to Génération Mer. Finally, Maslash moderated a confernce open to the publc on marine mammals and notably humpback whales.

A Speedy Recovery to Nicolas!
On September, the day before the conference closed, Nicolas Maslach suffered a heart attack, luckily in the presence of a medical team from the marine-firefighers of Marseille, who were able to quickly revive him. Transferred to Saint Joseph Hospital, he was immediately operated on, with success. After a few days of observation, he remained in a rehabilitation center for a month. He is currently on medical leave.

Action MS37 Participer aux réunions et partenariats de réseaux régionaux (priorité 1)

Life Seminar On Réunion Island

On November 15-17, 2021, the Réserve Naturelle of Saint-Martin participated in the first technical BIODIV’OM Life seminar held on Reunion Island, in the Indian Ocean. Thirty participants, all involved in BIODIV’OM Life, worked on two major themes: Important knowledge for the conservation of endemic species; and the fight against exotic invasive species. Aude Berger, director of the BIODIV’OM Life program for the conservation of the Nassau and Atlantic goliath grouper, participated in a recap in which each island in the Life program could talk about the progress made on a local level.

Action MS37 Take part in meetings and create partnerships with regional networks

Saint Martin at the heart of a strategic document

On November 5, the Réserve hosted a technical atelier in its offices, which was led by the French Agency for Biodiversity (AFB), the local representative of the Direction de la Mer and its local agent, ImpacMer. The idea was to collect the necessary elements to edit a strategic document for the maritime zone of the French West Indies, including Saint Martin. The Saint Martin port authority was present, alongside the Direction de la Mer, DEAL, the Collectivity of Saint Martin, and Métimer, the association of nautical professionals. The challenge was to define the existing uses and pressures put on the zone and localize them. The extension of the Port of Galisbay, maritime traffic, and leisure activities at sea, the marinas, and industrial activities were among the subjects on the agenda. The AFB will coordinate the editing of a recap of these discussions, which will then be submitted to the participants.

Action MS37 New National Strategy To Support AMP’s

Forum et colloque autour des aires marines protégées à Biarritz Forum and colloquium in Biarritz on protected marine areas

Nicolas Maslach and Julien Chalifour went to Biarritz on November 21-25 for the management forum for protected marine zones (AMP), during which the managers shared their experiences before participating in the fourth national colloquium for AMP’s, and the colloquium for protected terrestrial areas. Organized by the French Office for Biodiversity (AFB), the French committee of the IUCN and the minister of ecological transition, the goal of the AMP colloquium was to bring together all those concerned with biodiversity and have them contribute to the development of the next national strategy for protected marine areas, to ensure netter management of their network, and to implement the biodiversity project outlined by the minister. In this context, the AFB asked the participants to bring their expertise and share their expectations in terms of protection of the maritime domain. These interventions shed light on the major expectations the managers have in terms of indispensable human resources to avoid the illusion that these protected zones exist in name only. Yes, the creation of new protected marine zones is a good thing, as long as these regions are effectively and efficiently managed and preserved. Another important request concerned awareness of the land-sea relationship, which should be reinforced in the national strategy. Or at what point does what happens on land impact the marine zones?

MS 37 The difficult combat against exotic invasive species

Sortie sur le terrain - A field trip À Saint-Martin, les espèces exotiques envahissantes sont nombreuses, à terre et en mer, et notamment : la liane-corail (Antigonon leptopus), l’iguane commun (Iguana iguana), le singe vert (Chlorocebus sabaeus), la mang

On February 10-14, 2020, Julien Chalifour went to Martinique to participate in a national workshop on the management of exotic invasive species as organized by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in France. The point person for this field in Saint Martin, Julien Chalifour worked alongside other experts from metropolitan France and almost all of the overseas territories, all concerned by this important subject. This workshop provided an opportunity to synthesize the current challenges for each territory, to identify the strongest threats, current and future, and to share the results of each participant’s experiences. The invasion by exotic species constitutes one of the principal causes of erosion of the diversity in the overseas territories, the principal French reservoir of biodiversity. This problem, exacerbated by trade and transport as established by humans, is complex and expensive to manage. A good awareness campaign and early detection are among the tools of good management and help limit the resources and costs, yet often these things are put in place when it’s already too late. Knowing that the European Union requires its members to continue the fight against exotic invasive species, the working made a list of all the data provided, in order to make recommendations to send to the directors of decision-making institutions.

In Saint Martin, there are many exotic invasive species on land and at sea, including: the coral vine (Antigonon leptopus), the common iguana (Iguana iguana), the green monkey (Chlorocebus sabaeus), the Indian mongoose, Haliphola stipulacea algae, and the lionfish (Pterois volitans). Not to mention cats, a friendly pet fond of caresses, but also a champion predator of birds and lizards found in our gardens.

The Réserve shares its knowledge in Guadeloupe

Sur le terrain en Guadeloupe - On the field in Guadeloupe

At the request of the National Forestry Office (ONF), the Réserve Naturelle de Saint-Martin led a training session for the other members of the sea turtle network in Guadeloupe. The training took place during a full day at the Maison de la Mangrove in Les Abymes, followed by a half-day field trip on the Cluny beach in Sainte-Rose. Those participating in the training were familiarized with the existing pedagogical tools—posters, signage, lifesize cutouts, games—and with the most efficient techniques and activities.

The Réserve Goes To Marseille With The UICN

Le Comité français de l’UICN © Antoine Tomaselli

Nicolas Maslach, director of the Réserve Naturelle of Saint Martin was among the 300 representatives including experts, organizations, and partners at the meeting for the French committee of the UICN (International Union For The Conservation of Nature), which was held on June 12, 2019 in Marseille. The goal of this meeting was to prepare for the World Nature Congress of the UICN, scheduled for June 11-19, 2020 in Marseille. This event included the discussion of 28 recommendations concerning some of the biggest challenges in terms of the conservation of nature on a worldwide basis. The Réserve Naturelle is going to present its candidature for the UICN’s Green List, as it did in 2017, sadly right before hurricane Irma hit the island. This Green List includes 46 sites, 14 of which are in mainland and overseas France. The UICN’s Green List of Protected Areas sets the global standard for best practices for conservation by zone. It includes a system of certification for protected areas (national parks, worldwide natural heritage sites, areas protected by their communities, marine parks, etc.) that are properly managed and promote a positive approach to conservation.

The International Union For The Conservation of Nature (UICN), founded in 1948 in Fontainebleau, is an alliance of more than 1,300 member organizations and 10,000 experts, in more than 160 countries. Created in 1992, the French Committee of the UICN is a network of participating UICN organizations and experts in France. It comprises two ministries, eight public organizations, 42 non-governmental organizations, and more than 250 experts. Its goal is to contribute to the conservation of biodiversity and to the sustainable and fair use of natural resources, in keeping with the global mission of the UICN.

Double Presentation By the Réserve In the Senate

Nicolas Maslach à la tribune, au Sénat Renforcer

Invited to the Senate by senator Michel Magras, president of the overseas commission, and by the French Agency for Biodiversity, Nicolas Maslach actively participated in a symposium on June 6, 2019, on the biodiversity of the Atlantic basin, which was also attended by Annick Girardin, French Overseas Minister. This symposium was part of a cycle on overseas biodiversity, intended to make politicians aware of the assets and weaknesses of the natural heritage in these far-off islands, as well as the stakes, challenges, and perspectives to be considered. The director of the Réserve Naturelle spoke on two subjects, each illustrated by a video. The first was a look at BioHab2, the artificial habitat submerged in the waters of the Réserve and constituted of post-Irma debris, decontaminated if necessary and recycled. Today, these innovative structures allow fish and crustaceans to take refuge and improve their conditions for survival. The second presentation by Nicolas Maslach addressed the Caribbean Institute for Insular Biodiversity. The video for this presentation can be found online:

http://videos.senat.fr/video.1187574_5cf6f0bad3618.biodiversites-du-bassin-atlantique?timecode=15363000

A Summit At The Summit

Franck Roncuzzi, director of the technical division and nature police, accompanied by Vincent Oliva, a guard at the Réserve Naturelle in charge of educational and environmental missions, participated at the 38th summit for Réserves Naturelles in France, June 5-8, 2019 at Le-Mônetier-les-Bains, in the Hautes-Alpes. They found themselves amongst 350 other administrators of nature preserves. Respectively speaking about the police and education divisions as part of the overseas commission, and have been reappointed for their missions.

Forum For Protected Marine Zones

Scientific director Julien Chalifour and Franck Roncuzzi, who is in charge of technique service and the nature police, represented the Réserve Naturelle at the annual forum for managers of protected marine zones. This was held in Saint-Gildas-de- Rhuys, in Brittany, November 6-8, 2018. The participants took part in different plenary sessions and technical ateliers over the three days of intensive dialogue and meetings. Topics included management of the public, methods to estimate the capacity of visits at a protected site, as well as the sharing of scientific resources thanks to a new tool that can be used by the network of Protected Marine Zones to share their experiences with the French Agency for Biodiversity

A Nature Conference

Le congrès français de la nature - The French nature conference

On June 7, 2018 at the Maison des Océans in Paris, Nicolas Maslach, director of the Réserve Naturelle, participated in a French Nature Conference, organized by the French committee of the UICN (International Union For Conservation of Nature), as part of its 25th anniversary celebration. The UICN is the leading worldwide non-governmental organization dedicated to the conservation of nature. The next World Conversation Congress, which is held every four years, will be held in 2020 in Marseille. The main subjects to be presented in Marseille in 2020 were discussed with the participants. At the same time, Jean-François Sylvain, president of the Foundation For Biodiversity Research (FRB) made a presentation on the state of biodiversity around the world, which is subject to more and more pressure, which has led scientific experts to make dramatic predictions. He urged everyone to promote environmental protection and sustainable use of their biodiversity as a strategic, political, and economic priority. He also voiced an optimistic note about France, where public opinion, the business sector, and certain politicians are already thinking in this manner.

Overseas Conference

Le séminaire “outre-mer” annuel de l’AFB - The annual overseas conference of AFB

The annual overseas conference of the French Agency For Biodiversity (AFB) was held on April 9-11, 2018 in Paris. The goal was to make an inventory of biodiversity projects currently underway in all of the overseas territories, identify the expectations of these territories in terms of the AFB, and to define new modes of collaboration. For the 150 participants, this conference was also the occasion to share experiences native to their own overseas locations, such as Guyana, Reunion Island, New Caledonia, and Saint Martin, represented, of course, by Nicolas Maslach. After a presentation of the challenges in the conservation of the biodiversity in overseas territories, a dozen workshops allowed the attendees to delve into a series of diverse subjects such as the protection of coral reefs, and the ecosystems associated with economic development confronted with biodiversity conservation.

7th Edition Of Impact2

Nicolas Hulot & Thomas Pasquet à Impact2 © Erwan Floc’h

Nicolas Maslach was invited on March 29, 2018 to attend the seventh edition of the Impact2 Forum in the meeting room at City Hall in Paris. Several themes were on the agenda, ranging from social economy and solidarity to ecology, durable development, and artificial intelligence. Anne Hidalgo, mayor of Paris, opened the Forum before giving the floor to esteemed participants, including minister of ecology Nicolas Hulot, deputy and mathematician Cédric Villani, president of the Olympic Committee Tony Estanguet, and astronaut Thomas Pesquet. Close to 50 islands and countries were spoken for—including Saint Martin—by one thousand representatives. Impact2 is organized in Paris every year by INCO, the first worldwide consortium for a new economy that is green and sustainable.

Nicolas Maslach took advantage of this trip to Paris to meet with Véronique Descharrières, the project architect for the Caribbean Institute For Insular Biodiversity (ICBI), in order to confer with her about new challenges delivered by hurricane Irma and the necessity to modify the initial plans for the ICBI.

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