Overall theme and context

Originally launched in Southern and North Africa, the Biodiversity Partners Program (BiPP) (renamed NABTA in North Africa) is currently being implemented in Southeast Asia.

A new thematic version of the program, NABTA Mediterranean Sea, focusing on the challenges of Mediterranean regeneration and coastal resilience, will also be launched in September 2026.

This program aims to support 25 entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs who are leading pro-nature projects through innovative approaches that will enable them to:

• broaden and refine their understanding of biodiversity issues in the region;
• increase their capacity to act within their communities through project acceleration methods;
• join a committed regional action community; and foster momentum around a pro-nature economy.

Learning objectives

The learning objectives are based on three pillars:

• Explore: Discover and discuss issues related to biodiversity, deep ecology, and systems thinking.
• Develop: Discover tools and entrepreneurial skills, and benefit from coaching to develop your project based on the learning from the exploration phase.
• Experience: Participate in a week-long immersive experience that allows for a profound reconnection with nature, with others, and with yourself, through sensory and creative activities. Participate in inspiring visits and a final event that showcases the projects and learning from the program, cultivates your network, and fosters a committed regional community of changemakers.

Teaching and activities

This program combines theoretical instruction on biodiversity issues, practical exercises to support a shift in mindset, discussions around inspiring actions and projects, an introduction to ecological leadership and systems thinking, the discovery of entrepreneurial tools and know-how to develop and accelerate projects, an immersive experience in nature and experimentation with the deep ecology approach, and workshops to foster an engaged community of change agents. The program’s hybrid format combines plenary webinars, online breakout sessions, individualized online coaching, and a week of in-person workshops and discussions.

Registration details

Depending on the region, this training program takes place over a period of 4 to 6 months online and includes one or two weeks of in-person immersion. The distance learning program is compatible with professional activity..

Target audience

Pro-nature project leaders, entrepreneurs or intrapreneurs, and AFD staff.

Partners

Partners currently being selected.