About
A commitment rooted in the earth
Noël Koutohou Jahways
Biologist · Naturalist · Agroecologist
Noël Koutohou Jahways is a Beninese biologist-naturalist and agroecologist. Since 2019, he has devoted his energy to biodiversity conservation, peasant seed resilience, and food sovereignty for communities in West Africa.
Executive Director of the NGO Jeunes Alliés de la Nature since 2023 and of CEVASTE ONG since 2022, he works in the villages of Tori, Houakpè-Daho, Sèyigbé, Toligbé and surroundings.
His approach combines scientific rigour with the wisdom of African indigenous knowledge, for a regenerative and sovereign agriculture.
« Caring for the land is caring for the future. Every seed planted is a political act. » — Noël Koutohou Jahways
Journey
Fondation Nouvelle Création
Administrative and Financial Assistant — first steps in associative engagement.
Directeur Exécutif — CEVASTE ONG
Taking over the direction of the Centre for Valorisation and Support of Traditional and Indigenous Knowledge.
Directeur Exécutif — Jeunes Alliés de la Nature
Founding and directing the NGO Jeunes Alliés de la Nature in Benin.
Seed banks & reforestation
Creation of 3 seed banks in Tori. Planting of 850 fruit trees in 3 villages.
West African Seed Fair
Participation in the West African Seed Fair (COASPA/AFSA).