From December 26 to 28, 2024, we participated in a workshop focused on formulating national objectives and defining monitoring indicators as part of the revision of Benin’s National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP), in line with the new Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
The event took place at the Technical Directorate of the National Wood Corporation in Bohicon, gathering representatives from the Departments of Water, Forests, and Hunting, the National Agricultural Research Institute of Benin (INRAB), leaders of non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and mycology researchers, including our team.
Our contribution marked a historic milestone: for the first time, a national objective specifically focused on mushroom conservation was included. The objective is to preserve and promote fungal diversity while enhancing their ecological role, ensuring their sustainable use, and protecting their habitats.
To monitor the successful implementation of this objective, we defined key indicators, including:
– Funding for research and technological advancements in mycology,
– The establishment of mushroom conservation sites,
– The promotion of traditional knowledge related to fungi.
This significant step contributes to the broader global biodiversity efforts and highlights the importance of fungi in sustaining ecological balance.
