In collaboration with the University of Abomey-Calavi, the SEP2D program is organizing from 18 to 20 March 2020, in Cotonou (Benin), an international symposium aimed at promoting meetings and cooperation between the various actors in plant biodiversity: scientific community, civil society, civil society, decision-makers, decision-makers, small and medium-sized economic operators, non-governmental organizations, as well as regional development agencies.

The main objectives of this symposium will be to:

1. Promote the role of scientific communities in developing countries in the valorization and conservation of biodiversity in a context of biodiversity loss and climate change;
2. Present best cooperation practices, including scientists, economic operators and civil society;
3. To arouse the interest of donors to support networks and projects already implemented;
4. And inform decision makers by capitalizing on lessons learned over the 14 years