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One Health Approach: Strengthening Collaboration to Prevent Zoonotic Diseases in Congo

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November 10, 2025
One Health Approach: Strengthening Collaboration to Prevent Zoonotic Diseases in Congo
“More than 70% of emerging infectious diseases originate in wildlife,” said Dademanao Pissang Tchangai, @‌FAO representative in Congo, at the opening of the workshop to strengthen collaboration among “One Health” actors. Led by WCS, the workshop brought together 40 representative of veterinary services, public health, administrative authorities, public institutions, as well as civil society, NGOs, research institutions, and technical and financial partners. Org...

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Tags: One Health


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

News

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


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


Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park newsletter, September 2025

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October 15, 2025
Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park newsletter, September 2025
Conservation efforts, research, community development. Discover the news from the Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park.

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Tags: Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park, Protected areas, Wildlife protection


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

News

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


Three new butterfly species discovered in Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park!

Science publication

September 30, 2025
Three new butterfly species discovered in Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park!
The African Natural History Research Trust recently identified three new butterfly species in the Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park, located in northern Republic of Congo: Falcuna nouabaleensis, Anthene sangha, and Neurellipes smithi. Butterflies are key indicators of forest health. These discoveries enhance our understanding of the biodiversity in this region, nestled between the Sangha and Congo Rivers, and highlight the importance of conserving these ecosystems.

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Tags: Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park, Conservation science, Biodiversity


Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park newsletter, August 2025

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September 20, 2025
Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park newsletter, August 2025
Conservation efforts, research, community development. Discover the news from the Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park.

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Tags: Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park, Protected areas, Wildlife protection


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


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


Republic of Congo: The shark trade and its impacts

News

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


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