Research and Monitoring

  • Capacity building – provide technical advisory and training to local staff and communities from protected areas and conservation agencies
  • Higher education programme – boost the hosting and facilitation of field-based training of students, such as summer schools and studying abroad visits
  • Ecological monitoring programme
  • what do we monitor?
    • Invertebrate
    • Non-human primates
    • Terrestrial mammals
    • Vegetation and Human disturbance*
  • Why do we monitor?
    • Assess biodiversity status and describe
    • new species
    • Determine significant changes
    • Identify drivers of change
    • Anticipate changes and
    • provide advisory for conservation management

Community and Livelihood

  • Environmental education – raise awareness and educate young generations on environmental conservation and sustainability
  • Sustainable energy-efficient technologies – improve local communities’ economy, health and environmental sustainability
  • Community sensitization – enhance community awareness across all programme sectors
  • Income generating activities – improve economy and livelihood by empowering local entrepreneurs