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The document examines the role of young human rights and environmental defenders (DDHE) in Madagascar, highlighting their innovative use of digital tools for mobilization and the systemic barriers they face, including security threats and symbolic rather than substantive inclusion in governance. It calls for the implementation of international biodiversity targets, the creation of permanent youth participation structures, and the adoption of a national law to protect defenders.

The IGF conducted a hybrid training workshop on November 23–24, 2022, for 30 participants from 12 WIMOWA countries. The training focused on integrating gender equality into local content policies, specifically addressing women's access to direct employment and local procurement. Participants identified the need for multisectoral approaches, policy frameworks, and support mechanisms for female entrepreneurship to overcome sociocultural and financial barriers. Post-workshop feedback indicated that 93% of respondents felt their capacity on gender in local content was enhanced.

The document details a training workshop conducted from February 22 to 27, 2021, in Somone, Senegal, aimed at enhancing the skills of UCG technicians in organic waste valorization. The training covered the fundamentals of composting, the production process, and quality control to support Senegal's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) regarding carbon sequestration and soil productivity. Participants recommended establishing a priority waste valorization sector within the UCG, implementing sorting systems, and collaborating with agricultural institutions like the ENSA and APM for production and commercialization.