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et la nature
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A social and solidarity enterprise
Olivier Behra:
change maker
Olivier Behra has been globally recognized for his leadership in bridging the gap between the private sector and on-ground projects supporting conservation.
The NGO 'L'Homme et l'Environnement' is established in Madagascar by Olivier Behra. Financed by the United Nations and the US government, it conducts several studies on how to link poverty alleviation and biodiversity conservation for the sustainable management of natural resources.
Olivier Behra fonde Madagascar Aroma Forest SARL. La première entreprise sociale et solidaire (sans versement de dividendes à ses actionnaires) pour permettre la commercialisation des productions paysannes des huiles essentielles.
The NGO 'L'Homme et l'Environnement' is responsible for the creation of several biodiversity conservation areas:
- Vohibola Classified Forest
- Vohimana Experimental Reserve
- Fohisokina Frog Conservation Zone
- Ambohidravy Sacred Forest
- Mont Passot Lakes Preservation Zone
- Ambalakalanoro Sanctuary
Olivier Behra works to valorize plants from Madagascar for local communities through cosmetic companies, collaborating on the development of several extracts for different brands:
- Saro essential oil for Kiotos and Yves Rocher
- Gingembre de Vohimana pour Chanel
(qui fera l’objet d’un article dans « Paris Match » pour son implication environnementale)
- Aphloia pour Yves Rocher
- Cassia alata pour les Laboratoires Téane
- Dattier du désert pour Phytodess du groupe Dessange International
Olivier Behra creates the French company Aroma Forest SAS with the program 'One Bottle - One Tree' to promote the involvement of end consumers in supply chains with positive impacts on biodiversity following the concept of Net Positive Impact®, which he has trademarked. He launches the promotion through the website www.netpositiveimpact.earth.
Preserve - Develop - Share
La 1ère entreprise de commerce équitable certifiée Wildlife Friendly
Aroma Forest has taken steps to demonstrate its commitments. The Malagasy company was the first producer of essential oils to be certified for its fair and organic commitments towards biodiversity by the UEBT (Union for Ethical Bio Trade). Aroma Forest essential oils are also the first in the world to have been certified Wildlife Friendly®, proving that their production methods support wildlife conservation.
Our production sites
VOHIMANA
AMBALAKALANORO
NOSY BE
The Aroma Forest team
In 2022, Olivier Behra decided to establish an Aroma Forest structure in France. The goal is to provide professionals in aromatherapy and individuals directly with the best essential oils produced, but also to allow everyone to contribute directly to rural development programs and biodiversity conservation. The team is led by Olivier Behra, supported for research and development by chemist and nose Manon Marceau, for the coordination of production teams and environmental conservation by Saroy Rasoloson, and for marketing by Elina Kandjy and her teams.
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