The general objective of these initiatives is to support the adaptation of small farmers' production systems to climate change in the countries and islands of the Indian Ocean, to improve the income and living conditions of family farming.
The projects that caught our attention perfectly combine the four pillars of sustainable development:
economic, social, environmental and institutional.
Green Net is a Thai cooperative founded in 1993 by an NGO bringing together organic rice producers with the support of CLARO. Since 2000, the organization has had two main branches: Green Net Coop, in charge of the commercial part of the activity, and Earth Net Foundation, in charge of supporting producer organizations. Since its inception, the Green Net network has been a pioneer in the promotion and development of organic farming in Thailand in response to the development of agro-industrial sectors resulting from the “Green Revolution”.
Planting fruit and medicinal trees and sustainable agricultural practices help combat drought and provide new sources of income for families.
Responsible travel in the Indian Ocean allows you to discover this region, as well as its people and culture, in an authentic way. You will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the way of life of the inhabitants and deepen your knowledge of the neighboring countries.