1. General information Location and description of the intervention City or FUA Fort-de-France (FUA) Region Latin America and the Caribbean Native title of the NBS intervention Projet jardin dans les écoles Short description of the intervention The "Gardens in Schools" project (September 2021 to December 2022) aimed to establish gardens in 15 schools across four municipalities within the Communauté d'Agglomération du Centre de la Martinique (CACEM), including Fort-de-France. The goal was to provide educational and technical resources for teachers to conduct workshops on sustainable development, pollution, and agroecology. The project encouraged schools to maintain these gardens autonomously as long-term educational tools. Students were involved in greening their schools and growing their own fruits and vegetables, while teachers received three training sessions and ongoing support through the community-based "Koudmen" tradition (Ref 1; 3). The project also involved distributing 45 gardening kits to schools across the island.( 1; 2; 3). The project was led by the Ypiranga da Pastinha Popular Cultural Center (CCYPM) in collaboration with the STE2D academic mission on sustainable development education (a joint effort of the Martinican School Rectorate and CACEM). Financial support came from the Ministry for Food, Agriculture, and the Forest (DAAF) and CACEM (Ref 1; 3). The project was designed to promote sustainable development education, enable self-sustaining school gardens, and raise awareness about pollution and agroecology among students and teachers. The project supported the municipal strategy to develop urban gardens and aimed to integrate environmental education into school curriculums and it aligned with the urban gardening strategy "Jaden l’anmou," which included the municipality of Fort-de-France (Ref 1; 2; 3). (Ref 1; 2; 3) Website of the intervention https://www.ypirangamartinique.fr/jardins-partag%C3%A9s-d%C3%A9velopp%C3%A9s Principal problems Land use and Socio-economic change Agriculture/ crop production Health, Well-being and Social cohesion Disconnection from nature Resource Scarcity and Competition Food insecurity due to disruptions in food production and distribution Implementation area characterization Climate Tropical (Tropican rainforest, tropical monsoon, tropical savanna) Ecosystem Tropical rainforest Urban or built environment Address 97200 Fort-de-France; Le Lamentin, Schoelcher; Saint-Joseph Martinique Location The NBS is a city-wide initiative, the GIS point marks the centre of the city Area boundary (map-based) Area description Urban (main city) Type of area before implementation of the NBS Residential Other Please specify “other type of area” before implementation of the NBS School area (1) Timeline of intervention Start date of the intervention (planning process) 2021 Start date of intervention (implementation process) 2021 End date of the intervention 2022 Present stage of the intervention Completed 2. Objectives of the intervention Objectives of the intervention Goals of the intervention 1. To build capacity in schools by providing training and gardening kits so that teachers and students can create and maintain gardens based on agroecological practices for production and consumption. 2. To create gardens in 15 schools over 4 municipalities, including Fort-de-France by using (if needed) recycled materials and address waste management. 3. To provide educational and technical resources for teachers to conduct workshops on sustainable development, pollution, and agroecology that can educate children on nutrition, the environment, create awareness of contemporary problems, sustainable development and to promote the "preservation of the ecosystem and interactions between species" (Ref 3). 4. To reach wider Martinican families by encouraging shared gardens among children (Ref1; 3). Key Priorities Social Justice and community Sustainability challenge(s) addressed Environmental quality Waste management Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15) Green space creation and/or management Social justice, cohesion and equity (SDG 10) Social interaction Environmental education Sustainable consumption and production (SDG 12) Sustainable consumption Sustainable production Implementation activities and NBS focus Implementation activities The implementation of the project is divided into several steps: -Step 1: Assessment of on-site needs and expectations: Determining the type of land and available surface area. Considering the progress of existing school projects. Identifying all relevant stakeholders. Determining the needs in training and support for teachers (educational materials needed on sustainable development, composting, agroecological gardening techniques, selective sorting, biodiversity, etc.). -Step 2: Delivery of the gardening kits: In this step, the objective is to ensure that teachers can manage the garden autonomously and sustainably. Depending on the context, this requires providing several materials used for gardening. -Step 3: Personalised support: Agroecological support is first provided remotely to prepare the soil, create a landscaping plan, crop rotations, etc. Then, on-site workshops are provided to help teachers and all staff actually create the vegetable garden with students. The workshops cover all the stages of creating a garden. Overall, around 315 children and 24 teachers benefited from the gardening workshops and participated in creating the gardens. (Ref. 3). Step 4: Garden creation: In this step 8 schools that belong to Fort-de-France have created gardens which included planting fruits, vegetables, aromatic and medicinal plants (Ref.2) Type of NBS project Creation of new green areas Creation of areas for food production (community gardens, allotments) Knowledge creation and awareness raising Protection of agroecology approaches (agroforestry & silvopastoral systems) Educational and awareness raising programs 3. NBS domains, ES and scale NBS domain and interventions Ecological domain(s) where the NBS intervention(s) is/are implemented Community gardens and allotments Community gardens Amenities offered by the NBS Educational and research amenities (nature protection centre, monitoring stations) Design elements for well-being Visual elements (e.g., expansive views, scenic views, natural light, diverse vegetation) Olfactory elements (e.g., floral scents, earthy smells) Tactile elements (e.g., natural materials like wood or stone, exposure to sunlight) Services Expected ecosystem services delivered Provisioning services Food for human consumption (crops, vegetables) Medicinal resources Cultural services Intellectual interactions (scientific and / or educational) Physical and experiential interactions with plants and animals Social and community interactions Scale Spatial scale Meso-scale: Regional, metropolitan and urban level Beneficiaries Demographics in implementation area Unknown as the project is city wide Socio-economic profile of the area Unknown Communities vulnerable to environmental hazards or climate change impacts Unknown Non-government actors Public sector institution (e.g. school or hospital) Non-governmental organisation (NGO) / Civil society / Churches Primary Beneficiaries Public sector institution (e.g. school or hospital) Citizens or community groups Young people and children Specify primary beneficiaries The primary beneficiairies are the teachers and the children of the schools targeted by the program. The project mentions wanting to reach wider Martinican society, hoping to generate a rippling effect via the exchange between students and their families (Ref 3). Marginalized groups Children, young people or youth groups Measures for inclusion of marginalised groups The co-construction of the project with the STE2D mission (intermunicipal education for sustainable development initiative) helps to create a project that can best be inclusive of all school kids in the area (Ref 1; 3). Other beneficiaries Public health (e.g. increased physical activity opportunities, reduced stress) 4. Governance and financing Governance Governance arrangements Co-governance with government and non-government actors Please specify the roles of the specific government and non-government actor groups involved in the initiative The project is co-constructed between CCYPM, and the STE2D academic mission. CCYPM is a not-for-profit offering workshops on urban gardening and agroecology and STE2D is an education for Sustainable Development program initiated by the Martinican school Rectorate, operating in the area of the intermunicipal CACEM (1). The project is financially supported by Martinique's DAAF (Directorate of Food, Agriculture, and Forestry) and the CACEM (local government office) (Ref 3). Key actors - initiating organization Public sector institution Non-government organisation/civil society Key actors - Other stakeholders involved (besides initiating actors) Regional government Local government/municipality Participatory methods/forms of stakeholder involvement (all stakeholders) Co-planning (e.g. stakeholder workshops, focus groups, participatory mapping) Dissemination of information and education Consultation (e.g. workshop, surveys, community meetings, town halls) Joint implementation (e.g. tree planting) Co-management/Joint management Uncommon actors ("Missing actors") Public Services Schools Land owners Educational actor (schools or universities) Policy drivers NBS intervention implemented in response to a Regional Directive/Strategy Unknown NBS intervention implemented in response to a national regulations/strategy/plan Yes Please specify the national regulations/strategy/plan "The National Recovery Plan" supports shared and collective gardens, with a special fund which bolsters the growth of urban agriculture in Martinique, particularly supporting initiatives in Fort-de-France (Ref 3). -The STE2D academic mission, a regional educational initiative by a public sector institution (Ref 3) If there is a relevant strategy or plan, please specify the theme/type of the plan Other Please specify other national policy instrument National [Covid] Recovery Plan (3). -The STE2D academic mission, a regional educational initiative by a public sector institution (Ref 3) NBS intervention implemented in response to a local regulation/strategy/plan Yes Please specify the "local regulation/strategy/plan" -To benefit from the money allocated for shared gardens in the National Recovery Plan. On Friday, January 29, 2021, the municipality of Fort-de-France officially presented its "shared gardens" initative or "Jaden Lanmou" (gardens of 'love'), the objective of which is to embellish the 145 'Foyalais' neighborhoods" (Ref 4). The gardens in schools project was able to "benefit from the logistics of municipal services" (Ref 2; 5). Relevant strategy or plan City specific green space strategy or plan Mandatory or voluntary intervention Voluntary (spontaneous) Please specify other type of voluntary intervention -From the sources available, it seems that the municipal strategy to foster sustainable development via urban gardening is not a mandatory initiative forced down but the municipality took the opportuntiy to take advantage of the money made availble from above. Enablers & Barriers Type of enablers City network or regional partnerships focused on climate change, sustainability, GI or NBS in the city Funds, subsidies or investment for GI/NBS in the city (available for the city or provided by the city) Please provide details (e.g, name of the plan or strategy) for the selected policies or initiatives. -Jaden Lanmou: "On Friday, January 29, 2021, the municipality of Fort-de-France officially presented its "shared gardens" project, the objective of which is to embellish the 145 'Foyalais' neighborhoods" (Ref 4). The gardens in schools project was able to "benefit from the logistics of municipal services" (Ref 2; 5). Governace and decison-making instruments Strategic instruments (e.g. GI strategies, green space strategy or plans) Joint regional planning between municipalities (e.g. inter-municipal exchange platforms, regional plans for environmental management) Economic and fiscal instruments (e.g. subsidies or grants, charges or fees, payments for ecosystem services (PES)) Educational and knowledge sharing instruments (e.g. science/ living labs, awareness raising campaigns, specific educational programs, green hubs) Arrangements for governance cooperation Capacity-building initiatives for governance actors (e.g. training workshops for local government officials/ community leaders) Performance monitoring and evaluation frameworks (e.g. adoption of KPIs, or establishment or monitoring and evaluation processes) Barriers Unknown Financing Total cost Unknown Please specify total cost (EUR) -The DAAF covered the investment costs and material expenses. -CACEM paid the salaries of the people giving out the workshops. -The municipality made their services accessible to the project, supported by the National Recovery Plan (EU funded) which "allocated €17 million to support shared and collective gardens. Of these, €120,000 are intended for Martinique (Ref 4). What is/was the Cost/Budget (EUR) of the NBS or green infrastructure elements? N/A Source(s) of funding Public local authority budget Public regional budget EU funds Type of fund(s) used Earmarked public budget Direct funding (grants, subsidies, or self-financed projects by private entities) Non-financial contribution Yes Who provided the non-financial contribution? Public authorities (e.g. land, utility services) Citizens (e.g. volunteering) Other Please specify other source of non-financial contribution School (1) Type of non-financial contribution Provision of land Provision of labour Provision of other services Co-finance for NBS Yes Co-governance arrangement An NGO Entrepreneurship opportunities No Business models Business models Local stewardship model Green education model Which of the involved actors was motivated by this model? Private non-for-profit actor (e.g. NGO, foundation) Citizens / local communities 5. Evaluation and learning Impacts, benefits Environmental impacts Green space and habitat Increased green space area Achieved increased green space area Description of environmental benefits -Achieved increased green space area: The project "allowed for the creation and maintenance of gardens in 15 schools" (Ref 1). Ref 3 is even clearer about guatanteeing "the autonomy of teachers and the sustainability of the shared garden" (4). Economic impacts Increase of green jobs (e.g. paid employment positions) Achieved increase of green jobs (e.g. paid employment positions) Increase in agricultural production (for profit or not) Achieved increase in agricultural production (for profit or not) Expected increase in agricultural production (for profit or not) Description of economic benefits -Achieved increase of green jobs (e.g. paid employment positions): "Partners: [...] -CACEM (for the payment of salaries)" (Ref 3, 5). -Achieved increase in agricultural production (for profit or not): "This project will allow students to be made aware of and trained in sustainable development and the consumption of local fruits and vegetables." (Ref 3, 3). [...] "The workshops will end in May 2022 in all schools, which will allow students to see the fruits of their work before the end of the school year." (Ref 3, 15). Social and cultural impacts Social justice and cohesion Improved access to urban green space Achieved improved access to urban green space Increased involvement of locals in the management of green spaces Achieved increased involvement of locals in the management of green spaces Health and wellbeing Gain in activities for recreation and exercise Achieved gain in activities for recreation and exercise Cultural heritage and sense of place Improvement in people’s connection to nature Expected improvement in people’s connection to nature Education Increased knowledge of locals about local nature Achieved increased knowledge of locals about local nature Increased awareness of NBS and their benefits Achieved increased awareness of NBS and their benefits Other Social and cultural impact indicators Number of participants in outdoor activities or exercise programs in green spaces Approximately 4500 students and 60 teachers (Ref 3, 3) Number of environmental education programs, workshops, outreach activities (eg. in schools, community centers, public spaces) At least 39, 2 hour workshops (Ref 3, 5) Description of social and cultural benefits -Achieved improved access to urban green space/Achieved increased involvement of locals in the management of green spaces/-Achieved gain in activities for recreation and exercise: "This project allows students to contribute to the greening of their school and to consume fruits and vegetables produced by themselves" (Ref 1). -Expected improvement in people’s connection to nature The intention of the program is to promote the "preservation of the ecosystem and interactions between species" (Ref 3, 3). -Achieved increased knowledge of locals about local nature: "Around 315 children and 24 teachers benefited from the gardening workshops" (Ref 3, 15). -Achieved increased awareness of NBS and their benefits: "This project will allow students to be made aware of and trained in sustainable development and the consumption of local fruits and vegetables." (Ref 3, 3); "Training in agroecological and composting techniques have been fulfilled" (Ref 3, 15)." -Other: Achieved increased environmental literacy, knowledge of agroecology and healthy nutritional diets : "This project will allow students to be made aware of and trained in sustainable development and the consumption of local fruits and vegetables." (Ref 3, 3); "Training in agroecological and composting techniques have been fulfilled" (Ref 3, 15)." Evidence for use of assessment Presence of an assessment, evaluation and/or monitoring process Yes Actors involved in the assessment, monitoring or evaluation of NBS impacts Regional government Non-government organisation/civil society Presence of indicators used in reporting Yes Type of indicators Output indicators Process indicators Presence of monitoring/evaluation reports Yes Link to monitoring/evaluation reports https://daaf.martinique.agriculture.gouv.fr/IMG/pdf/Presentation_projet_jardins… Availability of a web-based monitoring tool No evidence in public records Name of any specific impact assessment tools -The progress of the project was presented at the "Territoiral Committee for Food" in Martinique , on April 5th 2022 (Ref 6). Use of GIS in mapping impacts No evidence in public records Cost-benefit analysis Unknown Transparency Meetings with stakeholders’ representatives Inclusion of diverse stakeholders in project governance processes (e.g. planning, implementation, monitoring, etc.) Clear communication channels for stakeholders to provide feedback, raise concerns, and ask questions about the project Public disclosure of project funding sources and/or budgets Justice Community satisfaction Unknown Description of locals satisfaction with the project No sources publicly available mention community satisfaction. Trade-offs & Negative impacts Unknown Emphasis of existing social inequalities or injustices No information reported related to negative social justice-related impacts of the NBS project Measures to prevent gentrification or displacement Unknown High-quality & Transformative NBS Multiple impacts delivery (climate, biodiversity, just community) No Goal setting and impacts delivery No, project goals were not set, and benefits were not delivered in all 3 key areas. Reaching original project goals Most of the project goals were achieved Please specify the achievements of the project goals Social justice and community: -Expected improvement in people’s connection to nature The intention of the program is to promote the "preservation of the ecosystem and interactions between species" (Ref 3, 3). -Achieved increased knowledge of locals about local nature: "Around 315 children and 24 teachers benefited from the gardening workshops" (Ref 3, 15). -Achieved increased awareness of NBS and their benefits: "This project will allow students to be made aware of and trained in sustainable development and the consumption of local fruits and vegetables." (Ref 3, 3); "Training in agroecological and composting techniques have been fulfilled" (Ref 3, 15)." -Other: Achieved increased environmental literacy, knowledge of agroecology and healthy nutritional diets : "This project will allow students to be made aware of and trained in sustainable development and the consumption of local fruits and vegetables." (Ref 3, 3); "Training in agroecological and composting techniques have been fulfilled" (Ref 3, 15)." Number of environmental education programs, workshops, outreach activities (eg. in schools, community centers, public spaces): At least 39, 2 hour workshops (Ref 3, 5); Number of participants in outdoor activities or exercise programs in green spaces: Approximately 4500 students and 60 teachers (Ref 3, 5) Long-term perspective Yes Cost-effective solutions Unknown Equitable impacts A. All stakeholders benefit fairly from the project Transformative capacity Social change (e.g. social relationships, networks and dynamics within them) Magnitude of change Reformist: by focusing on addressing underlying drivers of change but failing to address the problem structurally or systemically Application of lessons learned Unknown Perception of Environmental Change Unknown 6. Sources References 1. CENTRE DE CULTURE POPULAIRE YPIRANGA DE PASTHINA DE MARTINIQUE (n.d.). Jardin dans les écoles. Accessed on August 13, 2024, [Source link] [Archive]; 2. Étienne, G. (2021). Fort-de-France aménage les espaces délaissés dans ses 145 quartiers. la1ère, Accessed on August 13, 2024, [Source link] [Archive]; 3. CENTRE DE CULTURE POPULAIRE YPIRANGA DE PASTHINA DE MARTINIQUE (n.d.). PROJET JARDIN DANS LES ECOLES. Accessed on August 13, 2024, [Source link] [Archive]; 4. Agri-city (2021). 120 000 euros du Plan de relance dédiés aux jardins partagés de Fort-de-France. Accessed on August 14, 2024, [Source link] [Archive]; 5. Ville de Fort-de-France (2021). Opération "Jaden Lanmou". Accessed on August 14, 2024, [Source link] [Archive]; 6. DAAF Martinique (2022). COTALIM : réunion du 5 avril 2022. Accessed on August 14, 2024, [Source link] [Archive]; Comments and notes Public Images Image Workshop given by the Ypiranga association https://www.martinique.franceantilles.fr/actualite/vielocale/a-fort-de-france-des-couleurs-et-des-plantes-dans-la-cite-937315.php
Image Workshop given by the Ypiranga association https://www.martinique.franceantilles.fr/actualite/vielocale/a-fort-de-france-des-couleurs-et-des-plantes-dans-la-cite-937315.php
