Full title: Revegetation of urban and peri-urban areas in the West Indies in favor of pollinators – REVPOL

Aims: Improve revegetation strategies by favoring pollinators

Location: Le Lamentin (Martinique) and Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe)

Dates: 2021-2023

Summary: The project aims to improve revegetation strategies in urban and peri-urban areas (green spaces, gardens, wastelands) in the French West Indies after the collection and analysis of data about the use of native and exotic plants by different species of pollinators (chiroptera, birds, lepidoptera). It relies on a participatory science approach combining information and awareness-raising activities for target audiences. The project associates two West Indian associations (Caribaea Initiative and AMAZONA) with the municipalities of Pointe-à-Pitre in Guadeloupe and Lamentin in Martinique. The results obtained with the project will be used to issue recommendations for the management of public and private green spaces in the partner municipalities and, more generally, at the level of the West Indies.

Videos

Communication

The project has enabled the creation of a guide for municipalities in Guadeloupe. It details sustainable urban greening practices and lists the species to be preferred, favoring local plants.

Various media have also been created for the general public.

Project team

Délisse Delannay

REVPOL Project Officer
Guadeloupe

Claire Maurice-Madelon

REVPOL Project Coordinator
Martinique

Elise Queslin

Program Director
Guadeloupe

Sophie Labaude

Communication manager
France

Sara Genta

Administrative and financial manager
France

Project partners

The REVPOL project is carried out in collaboration with:

The REVPOL project is carried out with the financial support of the European Union – NextGeneration EU, France Relance and the Office Français de la Biodiversité, whose contribution amounts to €143,160.00, i.e. 82% of the total amount.