3rd Conference of the Sahara Renaissance Project (SAREP) | May 14, 2025 | Environmental Campus Birkenfeld
This conference marks a significant milestone in the further development and concrete implementation of the SAREP vision. Following the successful events of the past two years, the project was presented to an international audience during COP28 in Dubai and received coverage in national German media.
Since then, the government of Mauritania has established an interministerial committee to support the initiative and has signed a memorandum of understanding granting access to 2 million hectares of land. Furthermore, constructive discussions with various local ministries were held over the past year, laying the necessary administrative groundwork. This process has been supported by a wide range of committed actors from academic, practice, and civil society who share and actively contribute to the SAREP vision.
The focus of this year’s conference is the presentation of key knowledge and technology partners and their respective areas of expertise. A particular emphasis will be placed on the planning and concrete implementation of an initial agroforestry pilot site covering approximately 40 hectares. Additionally, the event offers a valuable platform for networking with potential investors and other interested stakeholders to explore opportunities for collaboration.