Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Tackling Threats to Endangered Species through Community Empowerment in Korup National Park

Grantee Name: Korup Rainforest Forest Conservation Society

Hotspot: Guinean Forests of West Africa
Location: Cameroon
Amount: $11,218
Dates: Sep 2018 – Apr 2020
Keywords: Climate mitigation, Habitat conservation and management, Livelihoods, Protected Areas, Species Conservation, Governance

The project is aimed at Tackling Threats to Endangered Species through Community Empowerment in Korup National Park. This is envisage through, support for good local governance of Protected Area in Permanent Use Zone (PUZ) designation and management, Improved livelihood for communities living in the 5 “PUZ” through diversified alternatives and improved literacy, awareness and participation in conservation and climate change related issues.

Strategic Direction : 3 Safeguard priority globally threatened species by identifying and addressing major threats and information gaps

Tackling Threats to Endangered Species through Community Empowerment in Korup National Park

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