Luc Hoffmann was a passionate ornithologist and scientist. He was the first to launch studies in the 50's to demonstrate the importance of wetlands. These rich habitats for biodiversity are also vital for the survival of humans on our planet.
Since the beginning of the 20th century, nearly two-thirds of the planet's wetlands have disappeared. To try to reverse the trend, the Swiss ornithologist Luc Hoffmann (1923-2016), pioneer in sustainable development, has headed actions to protect areas of the Mediterranean basin and West Africa. A look back at his struggle.—TV5MONDE Europe