Veolia, a global leader in ecological transformation, and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) have signed a partnership agreement on July 18, 2025, to strengthen their collaboration in support of environmental services and sustainable development.

This three-year strategic partnership aims to combine Veolia’s technical and operational expertise with AFD’s implementation capacity and local presence to address environmental challenges in emerging and developing countries.

The partnership will focus primarily on Latin America, Central Asia, the Balkans, Africa, and the Middle East.

This strategic alliance, designed to bring private sector expertise to environmental services, targets three key sectors: water and sanitation, waste management, and energy.

This partnership reflects a shared commitment by AFD and Veolia to strengthen collective action for sustainable transitions. It aims to promote dialogue and collaboration between the two international stakeholders, notably through technical workshops, exchanges, and site visits.

The partnership will also be brought to life through joint Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.