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A pioneering public-private collaboration celebrates 25 years of biodiversity conservation in the Republic of Congo.

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August 05, 2024
A pioneering public-private collaboration celebrates 25 years of biodiversity conservation in the Republic of Congo.
This year marks an important milestone: the Peripheral Ecosystem Management Project (PROGEPP) celebrates 25 years of protecting gorillas, elephants, and other iconic species in northern Congo. Launched through a unique collaboration between the Ministry of Forest Economy, Olam Agri, and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), this pioneering project has become a model for sustainable natural resource management. Since 1999, PROGEPP has worked to safeguard the exceptional biodiversity of Noua...

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Tags: Periphery, Wildlife protection, Private sector engagement, Celebration


Pioneering Public-Private Collaboration Celebrates 25 Years of Biodiversity Conservation in the Republic of Congo

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August 05, 2024
Pioneering Public-Private Collaboration Celebrates 25 Years of Biodiversity Conservation in the Republic of Congo
An innovative public-private collaboration, the Peripheral Ecosystem Management Project (PROGEPP), is celebrating 25 years of protecting gorillas, elephants, and other wildlife and for empowering local communities.  Established in 1999, PROGEPP is a unique collaboration between the Ministry of Forest Economy, Olam Agri’s Wood Business - Congolaise Industrielle de Bois (CIB), and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), which aims to work with communities for sustainable u...

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Tags: Policy & partnership, Periphery, Celebration