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Indigenous Knowledge at the Heart of the 2026 International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples Celebration in Makao.

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September 22, 2026
Indigenous Knowledge at the Heart of the 2026 International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples Celebration in Makao.
Handcrafted objects, products derived from forest resources, and items reflecting ancestral knowledge: in Makao, exhibition stands set up as part of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples (IDWIP) provided a platform to showcase the traditional skills and knowledge of Indigenous communities from Makao, Thanry and Bomassa. Beyond their cultural significance, these products reflect a long-standing and close relationship between communities, their environment, and the natural ...

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Tags: Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park, Community conservation, Forest, Celebration


The fires have permanently altered the landscape of Lac Télé.

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September 10, 2026
The fires have permanently altered the landscape of Lac Télé.
In the Lac Télé Community Reserve, the scars of past fires remain visible in some areas of flooded forest. Some fires that occurred more than 15 years ago have left traces that are still clearly visible today. These fires, often caused by human activity, can gradually transform the landscape. Savannah can then replace the forest. And this change does not only affect the vegetation. It can also disrupt communities’ activities, particularly fishing, as well as the balance of biodiversity....

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Tags: Community conservation, Protected areas, Forest, Biodiversity, Lac Télé Community Reserve


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


The WCS is stepping up health surveillance and the prevention of zoonotic diseases in Congo

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May 22, 2026
The WCS is stepping up health surveillance and the prevention of zoonotic diseases in Congo
From February to April 2026, WCS Congo’s One Health Program continued its efforts to strengthen health surveillance, institutional collaboration, and community awareness of the risks associated with disease transmission between wildlife, domestic animals, and human populations. One of the quarter’s major achievements was the signing of a technical cooperation agreement between WCS and the Directorate General of Livestock. This partnership aims to enhance zoonotic disease surveilla...

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Tags: One Health, Forest, Zoonotic


Is the Congo Basin drying before our eyes?

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March 26, 2026
Is the Congo Basin drying before our eyes?
The silverback Metetele crosses the Ndoki River (Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park) with unusual ease.  Once deeper and more difficult to navigate, the Ndoki now appears significantly less flooded. This field observation is supported by rainfall data recorded at Mondika, showing a gradual decline in precipitation over the past decade. A scientific study published in 2025 confirms this trend, highlighting a drying pattern in the central Congo Basin, driven in part by the warming of the tropica...

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Tags: Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park, Forest


First joint “One Health” mission of the Sangha Tri-National.

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November 03, 2025
First joint “One Health” mission of the Sangha Tri-National.
In the Sangha Tri-National region, where Congo, Cameroon, and the Central African Republic meet, the “One Health” mission brought communities together to reduce the risk of zoonotic diseases in villages around Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park. Through film screenings and educational talks, more than 200 Bantu and Indigenous residents learned about good hygiene and health practices. The initiative, supported by the Sangha Tri-National Foundation (FTNS), also ai...

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Tags: One Health, Periphery, Forest


Discovery of carcasses and the imperative of health monitoring in the Ndoki-Likouala landscape

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October 02, 2025
Discovery of carcasses and the imperative of health monitoring in the Ndoki-Likouala landscape
Our 2022-2023 wildlife survey in the Ndoki-Likouala landscape revealed several animal carcasses. These losses are often linked to poaching but also highlight the severe threat of infectious diseases like Ebola or anthrax, which can wipe out entire great ape populations in weeks. In the face of this dual threat, WCS's wildlife health monitoring—conducted through the collection of samples—is a critical early warning system. It's a cornerstone of the #OneHealth approach, prot...

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Tags: One Health, Forest, Wildlife protection


Certified forests, refuges for Congolese wildlife

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September 16, 2025
Certified forests, refuges for Congolese wildlife
The latest wildlife survey in the Ndoki-Likouala landscape reveals a powerful finding: Forest concessions certified by the FSC (like those managed by CIB) host higher densities of forest elephants, gorillas, and ungulates than unmanaged areas. ⠀ This success is no accident. It's the result of a long-term innovative partnership (PROGEP) between the government, industry (CIB), and conservationists (WCS), proving that responsible management makes a real difference for wildlife.

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Tags: Forest elephants, Periphery, Forest, Private sector engagement


Meat consumption habits in the Sangha department

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August 22, 2025
Meat consumption habits in the Sangha department
In northern Congo, wild meat and fish remain vital for local diets. In rural areas, 70% of people ate wild meat the day before the survey, compared to 37% in towns. Rural households consumed nearly 5,000 kg of wild meat and 4,600 kg of fish, making up 90% of their animal protein. In Ouesso, wild meat is the favorite choice for 45% of the population, ahead of fish (38%) — valued for its taste, cultural importance, and “natural” quality. These insights highlight the chal...

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Tags: Periphery, Bushmeat, Forest


New insights on wildlife in Kabo, republic of Congo

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August 07, 2025
New insights on wildlife in Kabo, republic of Congo
The Kabo Forest Management Unit (FMU) is a forest area (2,670 km²) that has been exploited for timber since the 1970s. Over the past few decades, hunting practices have changed and areas that were once isolated are now accessible. In order to enable sustainable hunting, regular estimates of animal densities are needed. Discover the state of wildlife in the Kabo Forest Management Unit in the Republic of Congo. This report, produced as part of the Sustainable Wildlife Management (SWM) Prog...

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Tags: Periphery, Bushmeat, Forest


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