Brice Delagneau has been working in environmentalism and social entrepreneurship for 18 years. He supports communities in Côte d'Ivoire to become more resilient to the effects of climate change. He collaborates with companies who have implemented sustainable practices to better promote their work and raises funds for development projects in Côte d'Ivoire.

Since 2005, Brice has been a part of the NGO AMISTAD, focusing on climate justice and removing barriers preventing youth and women from gaining economic independence. His work empowers them to create methods to contribute to the economic and social development of their communities.

IVLP Impact Award Project: 50 Eco-Citizen Volunteers for Beach Management in San Pedro

The project supported young men and women living in the coastal areas of Côte d'Ivoire through a beach cleaning and sustainability trainings. A total of 100 youth (50 young men and 50 young women) volunteered to clean the beach of San Pedro. The youth committed to raising awareness about pollution, beach maintenance and supervised swimming. Project volunteers collected more than 2,000 kg of trash during beach cleanups. Inspired by the project, 60 participants created a company focused on waste management. The regional office of tourism selected 10 students and will train them in management of ecological campsites.

“I want to contribute to the cleanliness of the beach, because if the beach is clean, tourists will come and that will [promote tourism]” – Project Participant

IVLP Exchange Experience 

Brice participated in the IVLP Project Combating Illegal Fishing in Lakes and Coasts of Africa, organized by the U.S. Department of State and American Councils for International Education, in partnership with Global Ties San Francisco, San Diego Diplomacy Council, World Affairs Council of New Hampshire and WorldBoston.

Brice's exchange experience led to the development of his IVLP Impact Award Project: "During my IVLP, the visit and the exchanges we had with the Massachusetts Environmental Police allowed me to understand the role of volunteers in coastal protection."

U.S. Communities Visited

San Diego, CA; San Francisco, CA; Washington, DC; Boston, MA; Manchester, NH

"I participated in the IVLP, which allowed me to learn about the blue economy and the fight against piracy in Africa. With the achievements of this program, I am developing the OCEANITEY initiative to mobilize young people and communities through an eco-citizen volunteering program...to promote beaches and protect the oceans." - Brice Delagneau

Country: Côte d'Ivoire

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