Created in 2025 by AOA, the French Polynesia Biodiversity Fresk is an educational, fun, and collaborative tool adapted to the environmental and cultural realities of French Polynesia and designed to raise awareness among the general public, institutions, and businesses about the richness and fragility of French Polynesia's unique biodiversity.
An immersive and participatory workshop
Accompanied by a facilitator, participants—in groups of 6 to 8 people—collectively build a mural using illustrated cards representing species, ecosystems, human pressures, and local solutions.
By connecting these cards, they identify the interactions and dependencies of living organisms and become aware of the impacts of human activities on natural environments.
The workshop lasts 3 to 4 hours and takes place in several stages:
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Discovery of Polynesian ecosystems (from mountain ridges and scrubland to the open sea);
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Analysis of the pressures and causes of biodiversity erosion;
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Collective reflection on possible solutions and taking action;
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Final creation of an illustrated mural and sharing of a convivial moment.
Objectives
The French Polynesia Biodiversity Fresk has three main objectives:
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To raise awareness of Polynesian biodiversity and its specific challenges through a concrete and local approach;
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To promote collective understanding of the links between human activities and nature through participatory and visual education;
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Encourage action by inspiring changes in individual and collective behavior to preserve ecosystems.
A tool serving the region
The fresk is based on solid scientific foundations (OFB, IPBES, local researchers) and aims to mobilize Polynesian society around the protection of living organisms.
It allows everyone—citizens, associations, businesses, and institutions—to reconnect with nature and actively participate in the ecological transition of the fenua.
Partners
This project is led by the AOA association, with financial support from the French Development Agency (AFD) and the participation of DIREN.
Design
AOA - Eric VICARIO, Élodie CINQUIN
Proofreading, technical & scientific consultations
AOA - Ngahina MOUA, Kanihei BERNARDINO, Éric VICARIO, Élodie CINQUIN
OFB - Marylou BENOIT
DIREN - Christophe BROCHERIEUX, Teihoarii AMO
Bioconsulting - Marie FOURDRIGNIEZ
Research Delegation - Jean Yves Hiro MEYER
Marine Resources Department - Cédric PONSONNET
Graphic design
AOA - Tauhere LENOIR
Photo Credits
AOA - Tauhere LENOIR, Louis BALSAN, Élodie CINQUIN
Independents - Fred JACQ, V. BOULLET, G. McCORMAcK, Alain PETIT
SOP MANU - Benjamin IGNACE, Maya TEHAU, Thomas GHESTEME
Research Delegation - Jean Yves Hiro MEYER