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Conservation and local development: the Lac Télé Community Reserve takes stock of community actions in Bouanela

Press release

February 02, 2026
Conservation and local development: the Lac Télé Community Reserve takes stock of community actions in Bouanela
At Bouanela, the Lac Télé Community Reserve takes stock of community actions and strengthens local governance through a dialogue workshop between the Coordination and the Local Management Committee. A participatory workshop bringing together communities from the 27 villages of the Lac Télé Community Reserve made it possible to assess actions undertaken, adopt new recommendations, and define community management priorities for 2026, with the support of the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS). ...

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


Lac Télé Community Reserve, November-December 2025 Newsletter.

Newsletter

January 14, 2026
Lac Télé Community Reserve, November-December 2025 Newsletter.
Community development, research, conservation efforts: discover the news from the Lac Télé Community Reserve.

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


Lac Télé Community Reserve, September-October 2025 Newsletter.

Newsletter

November 10, 2025
Lac Télé Community Reserve, September-October 2025 Newsletter.
Community development, research, conservation efforts: discover the news from the Lac Télé Community Reserve.

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


Raise awareness of the mini charter on fishing in the LTCR

News

November 03, 2025
Raise awareness of the mini charter on fishing in the LTCR
In many villages of the Lac Télé Community Reserve, the local fishing charter, a simple guide designed to protect aquatic habitats and prevent overfishing, remains largely unknown. This lack of awareness threatens the sustainable use of the lake’s precious resources. A sensitization mission traveled along the southern corridor of the Reserve, from Itanga to Bouanéla. Over 780 people learned about responsible fishing practices and received copies of the mini charter. The Reserve team con...

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


Lac Télé Community Reserve, July-August 2025 Newsletter.

Newsletter

September 16, 2025
Lac Télé Community Reserve, July-August 2025 Newsletter.
Community development, research, conservation efforts: discover the news from the Lac Télé Community Reserve.

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


Republic of Congo: The shark trade and its impacts

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August 29, 2025
Republic of Congo: The shark trade and its impacts
Sharks and rays now make up a growing share of the artisanal catch in the Republic of Congo, with 23,073 tons landed between 2000 and 2017. Their meat is consumed locally, while their fins are exported to Asia, where they can fetch up to 25,000 CFA francs per kilogram. This demand has led to targeted fishing, threatening species like the hammerhead shark, highly sought after for its meat. A lack of strict regulation leaves these species vulnerable to overfishing. Specialized buyers remove the...

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Tags: Community conservation, Biodiversity, Congo Marine


Meat consumption habits in the Sangha department

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August 27, 2025
Meat consumption habits in the Sangha department
In northern Congo, wild meat and fish remain an important part of the local diet. In rural areas, 70% of people ate wild meat the day before the survey was conducted, compared to 37% of people living in towns. Rural households consumed almost 5,000 kg of wild meat and 4,600 kg of fish, accounting for 90% of their animal protein intake. In Ouesso, wild meat is the favourite choice for 45% of the population, ahead of fish (38%), which is valued for its taste, cultural importance and 'nat...

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Tags: Periphery, Community conservation, Bushmeat


The Republic of Congo strengthens community rights with new FPIC guidelines.

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August 13, 2025
The Republic of Congo strengthens community rights with new FPIC guidelines.
Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) applies to all projects that have an impact on local communities, including logging, infrastructure construction, the creation or expansion of protected areas, and ecotourism. In Congo, this protection has now been strengthened by new official rules adopted at a key workshop held last June in Ignié. This major step forward aims to ensure greater equity, transparency and respect for often marginalised communities. The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) ...

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Tags: Community conservation, Protected areas


The Swamp Monkey: A Little-Known Jewel of Lac Télé’s Flooded Forests

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August 07, 2025
The Swamp Monkey: A Little-Known Jewel of Lac Télé’s Flooded Forests
Endemic to the Congo Basin, Allen’s swamp monkey (Allenopithecus nigroviridis) is rarely seen—but thanks to a new study, we now know the Lac Télé Community Reserve is one of its key strongholds. Unlike nearby protected areas, LTCR includes flooded forests, which are essential for this habitat specialist. In three of the nine monitored clearings, the swamp monkey was recorded—proof of its presence and the Reserve’s critical role. Scientists stress the need for regula...

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Tags: Conservation science, Community conservation, Lac Télé Community Reserve


Lac Télé Community Reserve, May-June 2025 Newsletter.

Newsletter

July 10, 2025
Lac Télé Community Reserve, May-June 2025 Newsletter.
Community development, research, conservation efforts: discover the news from the Lac Télé Community Reserve.

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Tags: Community conservation, Lac Télé Community Reserve


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