We work closely with local communities, researchers and other stakeholders to promote biodiversity conservation, sustainable natural resource management and community development in Cameroon.
Our approach includes:
- Community-Based Wildlife Monitoring: Engaging and training local community members to monitor wildlife populations and conservation threats in and around protected areas in Cameroon.
- Alternative Livelihood Development: Supporting sustainable livelihood activities, including beekeeping, poultry farming and piggery, to reduce local communities’ dependence on forest resources and improve their livelihoods.
- Sustainable Natural Resource Management: Training local communities in sustainable resource use, including the identification of protected species, responsible harvesting practices and compliance with environmental regulations.
- Capacity Building in Wildlife Conservation: Strengthening the technical skills of community members, students and conservation practitioners through training in wildlife monitoring techniques, including camera trapping and ecological field surveys.
- Environmental Education and Awareness: Conducting environmental education programmes to raise awareness about biodiversity conservation, discourage illegal hunting and bushmeat consumption, and promote sustainable practices among communities living around protected areas.
- Research and Knowledge Sharing: Conducting conservation research and communicating scientific findings and recommendations to researchers, policymakers, government institutions and other relevant stakeholders to support evidence-based conservation decisions.
- Field Training and Practical Experience: Organising educational field visits and practical training opportunities for students and young researchers to develop their fieldwork skills and gain hands-on experience in biodiversity conservation.
Collecting field data in the Kom-Wum Forest Reserve with a young community member from Bu Village, Cameroon.
Conducting anti-poaching patrols with community eco-guards in the Kom-Wum Forest Reserve, Cameroon.