Impact

Biodiversity Walk

Problem Statement: The lack of awareness regarding urban biodiversity among the residents of Toulouse, leading to a decrease in the appreciation and protection of local ecosystems.


Target Audience: Residents of Toulouse of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds, local environmental associations, municipal authorities.


Proposed Solution: Organizing themed urban biodiversity walks in Toulouse to raise awareness and educate citizens about local ecosystems and the plant and animal species inhabiting them.


Activities and Actions of the Association:

- Organizing guided walks.

- Identification and presentation of encountered plant and/or animal species.

- Online communication (social media) to target citizens/participants.


Short and Long-Term Objectives or Outcomes:

- Short-term: Raising awareness of urban biodiversity among the local population.

- Long-term: Increasing citizen engagement in preserving local biodiversity, improving urban quality of life. Available Metrics:

- Number of participants in the walks.

- Attendance rate of participants after registration.

- Participant satisfaction rate.

- Number of identified plant and animal species.

- All initiatives represented.

- Post-walk engagement level (participation in preservation actions, behavior change).

- Number of established partnerships.

- Partner satisfaction. Possible Collaborators and Associations:

- Toulouse municipal authorities (environmental service, education, etc.).

- Local environmental associations.

- Schools and universities for educational partnerships.