In collaboration with the Parakou University research unit, Hippolyte is actively engaged in a transformative project aimed at safeguarding Benin's sacred forests. These once-pristine ecosystems face imminent threats from urbanization, agriculture expansion, and unsustainable practices.Their project is aimed aimed at making biodiversity conservation economically viable for local communities, leveraging clear agreements that offer tangible benefits in exchange for the protection and sustainable management of Tinré’s sacred forest.Through the project, they are producing native plants, enhancing agroecological practices among nearby farmers, and laying the foundation for an ecotourism circuit. Additionally, they aim to employ drone technology for continuous monitoring to ensure the project's success.