As part of International Volunteer Year for Sustainable Development 2026 (IVY 2026 - UNGA Resolution 78/127), volunteers from National Programme Watanouna Civic Service and Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development of Mauritania participated in the Reforestation of the Nouakchott Bypass Road.

Objective: Protect road against sand encroachment, improve landscape and urban environment (SDGs 13, 15, 11).

Activities:
- Preparation of hundreds of seedlings in nursery
- Planting and watering in desert area
- Collaboration with state officials and civil protection
- Inclusive participation of youth including persons with disabilities

Location: Route de Contournement, Nouakchott, Mauritania
Date: 2026
Volunteer: Enna Sidi Mohamed Abd Razagh- Watanouna / ONLD / LCOY Mauritania 2026