Gabon and World Expos: A Retrospective of a Global Journey For more than half a century, Gabon has cultivated an active presence in World and Specialized Expos, these global gatherings where nations showcase their visions, innovations, and cultures. From the Place de l'Afrique in Montreal in 1967 to the "Gabon From Futur" pavilion in Osaka in 2025, each participation reflects the same ambition: to place the Gabonese forest, its biodiversity, and its cultural heritage at the h

On July 23, 2025, the Gabon Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka dedicated an entire day to the legacy of Albert Schweitzer, a major figure in humanist medicine. Coordinated by Ms. Nina Abouna, General Commissioner for Exhibitions, this commemoration highlighted Gabon's role as a land of ethics, living memory, and committed ecotourism, consistent with the vision of President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema. Lambaréné in Osaka: a bridge between history and future society In a carefully de

On July 25 and 26, 2025, the Amazing Gabon initiative showcased Gabon's biodiversity at Expo 2025 Osaka through a unique photo exhibition. Thanks to the support of the General Exhibition Commissioner, headed by Ms. Nina Abouna, the Japanese public was able to discover a series of photographs celebrating the flora and fauna of one of the world's richest ecosystems. A photographic showcase for the Gabonese forest at Expo Osaka As part of Gabon's official participation in Expo 2

On July 26, 2025, in the official Ray Garden at Expo 2025 Osaka, Gabon celebrated its national day with a powerful message of brotherhood to the Japanese people. An official ceremony marked by mutual respect was followed by a major cultural performance showcasing the majesty of the Gabonese forest and the creativity of its artists. Gabon: an official protocol loaded with symbols The ceremony began with the solemn performance of the Gabonese and Japanese national anthems , mar

On July 23, 2025, at the Pavillon de la Femme de Cartier, a roundtable discussion focused on the strategic role of women in Gabonese ecotourism. Under the program of Ms. Nina Abouna, General Commissioner of Exhibitions of Gabon, this meeting highlighted the exemplary case of the Moukalaba-Doudou National Park as a model of inclusive and sustainable management. A voice given to women in the field Moukalaba-Doudou National Park, in southern Gabon, is renowned for its exceptiona

The NGO Gabon Terre d’Avenir (GTA) continues its efforts toward a greener and more sustainable Gabon. On January 10th, we organized a major cleanup day in the La Cambuse neighborhood along the banks of the Tsini River. This initiative is part of our plastic recycling project, a bold program supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and funded by the Global Environment Facility. The Tsini River: A Natural Gem Under Threat The Tsini River is a vital ecosystem

Today, I am thrilled to share exciting news: the launch of the project "Management and Recycling of Plastic Waste on the River in Mondah Bay within Akanda National Park." This initiative, led by Gabon Terre d’Avenir and funded by the Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme (GEF/SGP), aims to sustainably transform our approach to ecology and waste management in Gabon. Since September 2023, we have embarked on this 24-month journey to create a positive environmental

This Tuesday, we launched a critical operation to clean the mangroves along the Tsini River, which borders the picturesque Ndossi Village. Our efforts target a major scourge: plastic waste, particularly alarming in Libreville, where 500 tons of waste are produced daily, including 85 tons of plastic. This translates to approximately 0.98 kg of plastic waste generated every second. Aboard our trusty canoe, Mayaya, powered by a robust 150HP engine, our dedicated team of five—Mr.

We are thrilled to announce that the Gabon Terre d’Avenir (GTA) NGO has received all the necessary machinery to propel its recycling project in Mondah Bay forward. Thanks to financial support from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and administration by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), this project enters a new era with the installation of modern equipment: a shredder, an injection molding machine, and an extruder. A Look Back at the Project’s Early Stages