Research

Beyond the diversity of the territories of the Atlantic Ocean, common issues invite us to think about a regional development of the basin to bring the actors into dialogue, find sustainable solutions at the regional level and contribute to the improvement of living conditions of the populations...

Sargassum is a large brown seaweed that constitutes an important habitat for fish and wildlife. But it can proliferate for miles, and become invasive. AFD is a partner of the Sarg'Coop project led by the Regional Council of Guadeloupe, which aims to mitigate the damage caused by sargassum...

Despite their diversity, the territories around the Atlantic Ocean share common issues that call for a regional approach to development. This can consist in encouraging dialogue among stakeholders, finding sustainable solutions on a regional scale, and helping to improve living conditions for...

Sharing the rich natural heritage of Overseas France was the objective of the “Photographing Overseas France” (“Photographiez les outre-mer”) contest held in August by Wikimedia France, the French Ministry for Overseas France, and AFD.

In the aftermath of the damage caused by Hurricane Irma on 6 September 2017, the island is starting its reconstruction and is conducting reflection on a more sustainable economic model. AFD, with its partners, is seeking to provide new responses which will, for example, reduce vulnerabilities....

In line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set out by the UN in 2015, AFD Group supports local energy transition initiatives in the Caribbean, both through public policy dialogue and support to the private sector via its subsidiary Proparco. Priority is given to financing projects...

Present in the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans, France has five departments and regions and seven overseas collectivities which are home to 2.7 million French citizens. Scattered across the globe, the overseas territories concentrate 97% of France’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) – the second...

AFD and the The French Facility for Global Environment (FFEM) have agreed to provide 5 years of support to the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF) and its 12 affiliated National Trust Funds, providing 4 million euros in financing for the CRAB program aimed at developing innovative, sustainable...

Despite their diversity, the States and territories of the Atlantic Basin share common issues that call for regional development. This approach can be used to encourage dialogue among stakeholders, find sustainable solutions on a regional scale, and ensure decent living conditions for local...

Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) has the least carbon-intensive electricity sector of any region in the world, as hydropower remains the largest source of electricity. But are existing plans consistent with the climate change goals laid out in the Paris Agreement? In this paper, we assess...

Eastern Caribbean states are highly exposed to extreme weather. Advances in impact forecasting and disaster risk financing create opportunities for reducing the impacts of imminent disasters; but proponents of ‘forecast-based early action’ must be careful to avoid crowding out longer-term...

AFD Group and the European Union (EU) have been working together since 2008 to strengthen the impact of their financing and the effectiveness of development assistance. The EU is a privileged partner through its delegations. Several key projects are co-...

Small businesses and entrepreneurs with few resources can find it extremely difficult to obtain loans and get off the ground. Microfinance however, can be a source of invaluable support. AFD Group has just granted a €34-million loan to the Association for the Right to Economic Initiatives (ADIE...

Based in Pointe-à-Pitre, AFD's Guadeloupe office is attached to the Atlantic Ocean Regional Division.

AFD is partnering with the Sarg’Coop project to combat hazards linked to the accumulation of Sargassum algae on shores. Alongside the European Union and the Regional Council of Guadeloupe, AFD is providing a grant from the Overseas France fund that will support the development of a network for...

The Caribbean is home to about 1% of the world’s biodiversity, 10% of the world’s coral reefs and a large proportion of the world’s endemic species. Caribbean countries are heavily dependent on marine and coastal ecosystems, which are a source of livelihood for their populations and form the...