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In Cameroon’s Campo Ma’an National Park, frequent bushmeat seizures are worrying conservation officials. From 2020 to date, African Wildlife Foundation’s team on the ground has reported a total of 1,392 kg bushmeat from different animal species…

VIRUNGA HEARTLAND, DRC--The International Gorilla Conservation Program (IGCP), the coalition AWF formed with Fauna and Flora International, and the Worldwide Fund for Nature, played an integral role in the recently completed survey of the habituated…

A s part of the Serengeti–Mara ecosystem, the Naboisho area in southern Kenya sees tens of thousands of wildebeest and zebra pass through the landscape each year. But the area began experiencing pressure from uncontrolled development…

Thanks to concerted conservation efforts, Africa's rhinoceros population continues to increase. There are now an estimated 14,770 rhinos in Africa, up from 13,109 rhinos in 1999.In recent decades, rhinos have been poached to the point of near…

When resources are available, advanced technologies such as drone surveillance or other tracking and sensing systems might be the fastest way to nab wildlife offenders. But anti-poaching and anti-trafficking work also relies on low-tech, tried-and…

Nackoney, J, Williams, D.  2012. Conservation prioritization and planning with limited wildlife data in a Congo Basin forest landscape: assessing human threats and vulnerability to land use change. Journal of Conservation Planning. 8: 25-44…

AWF and conservation partners announce a three-year $80 million Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Commitment to Action to stop the slaughter of African elephants Commitment’s Goal: Stop the Killing, Stop the Trafficking, Stop the…

African Wildlife Foundation, in partnership with MASS Design Group, announces new Clinton Global Initiative commitment to build unique educational environments in Africa, featuring beautifully designed schools and the latest technology …

Africa's rich biodiversity provides essential services for people and wildlife and is crucial for its economic development. To unlock its full potential, Africa must build vibrant economies that recognize the value of nature, creating “biodiversity…

Annette Lanjouw knows all about the challenges that conservationists face in areas of armed conflict. Lanjouw directs the International Gorilla Conservation Program (IGCP), which monitors mountain gorillas in the Virunga mountains on the borders of…

In the remote protected areas of Central Africa, danger has a name: Lord’s Resistance Army, Janjaweed, Séléka, take your pick. “When we started working in Cameroon’s Faro National Park, we lost four village…

Working as a conservation researcher in the field is tough for anyone, but it’s especially challenging if you’re a female conservationist in West Africa. There are inherent prejudices and several difficulties to deal with, not…

After achieving a number of critical first steps in the effort to safeguard the second largest swath of rain forest on the planet, the Congo Basin Forest Partnership -- an alliance of some thirty governmental and non-governmental organizations -- is…

Many things about the Democratic Republic of Congo linger in the memory of anyone who has encountered it. The people, the culture, and the biodiversity all come together to ensure an unforgettable experience.First memories of a country she calls…

Smallholder farmers make up more than 60 percent of sub-Saharan Africa’s total population, according to a 2019 McKinsey & Company report. These small-scale producers own less than five hectares each, but collectively hold most of the arable land…