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Quarterly Newsletter WCS Congo ONE HEALTH Programme May-July 2026

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August 21, 2026
Quarterly Newsletter WCS Congo ONE HEALTH Programme May-July 2026
This quarter was marked by the capacity building of 24 ecoguards from the PNNN and the PROGEPP Kabo, the monitoring of several wildlife mortalities, and awareness-raising activities with 443 people in 10 villages along the Haute-Motaba axis. The WHP also contributed to coordination and prevention mechanisms in response to health emergencies in the Congo and continued its research on zoonotic agents in the Ndoki-Likouala landscape.

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Tags: One Health, Periphery, Zoonotic


Safeguarding Livelihoods in the Face of Climate Change

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August 09, 2026
Safeguarding Livelihoods in the Face of Climate Change
For generations, the BaAka Indigenous communities have maintained a deep connection with the forest, relying on it for food, income and traditional knowledge. But as climate change affects the forest and the availability of some resources, people may have to travel farther to access resources that were once found closer to home. These changes are putting increasing pressure on traditional livelihoods. In Bomassa and Kabo, the Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park is supporting agriculture as an alt...

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Tags: Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park, Periphery, Community conservation


Wali Baï: where tourism and conservation meet

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August 05, 2026
Wali Baï: where tourism and conservation meet
A few kilometres from Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park, the Wali Baï clearing exemplifies a conservation approach based on the involvement of local communities. Located on the outskirts of the park, Wali Baï lies near the villages of Bomassa and Bon-Coin. Recognizing the ecological value and tourism potential of the clearing, local communities have chosen to protect its surroundings and limit hunting activities in the area. This commitment helps maintain a safe space for observing wi...

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Tags: Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park, Forest, Tourism