Projet

USFWS-AFR0164

PROJET

Nom du projet/programme

Extending and Improving the Effective Management of Protected Areas in the Maringa-Lopori-Wamba (MLW) Landscape, and Disincentivizing Illegal Hunting and the Bushmeat Trade

Objectif général

To stop the hunting of bonobo and forest elephant in the Maringa-Lopori- Wamba landscape in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which potentially covers over 20% of the estimated bonobo distribution range. It builds the government’s capacity to effectively manage protected areas and enforce the laws regarding protected species, and works with local communities to raise awareness about wildlife conservation.

Financement

177 943 €

Bailleurs

USFWS (United States Fish and Wildlife Service)

Leaders

AWF (African Wildlife Foundation)