Environmental conservation work in the Democratic Republic of Congo

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The total population of the mountain gorilla subspecies is about 700 individuals, split almost evenly into two groups: one in the Virunga range of volcanoes on the Uganda-Rwanda-DRC border, and the other in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda.

23 Dec 2008
Conflict zone Mountain Gorillas viewed by rangers for first time in more than a year
Mountain gorillas in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have been seen by park rangers for the first time since the rangers were forced out of areas of Virunga National Park by Laurent Nkunda’s army 15 months ago.
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Mountain gorillas (<I>Gorilla beringei beringei</I>), Virunga National Park, Democratic Republic of Congo.

30 Oct 2008
Crisis threatens park, gorillas and people of eastern Congo
The ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has recently intensified and more than half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas in Virunga National Park are still without security.
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WWF International wetlands manager Denis Landenbergue has played key roles in the preservation of more than 92 million hectares of wetlands worldwide.

30 Sep 2008
Interview: WWF's Denis Landenbergue wins Ramsar Wetland Conservation Award
Denis Landenbergue, WWF International’s manager for wetlands conservation, is one of three winners of this year’s prestigious Ramsar Wetland Conservation Awards. Denis is being recognized for his lifelong commitment to wetlands management and the key role he has played in worldwide efforts to designate millions of hectares of freshwater areas as Wetlands of International Importance. » Read more

New or updated projects

Modified: Oct 2008 - Started: Jan 2007

Eco-Makala: Plantation of Fuel Wood around Virunga National Park for the Population of Goma

The Eco-Makala project aims to supply the population of Goma with sustainable energy sources, reducing rural poverty and providing protection for Viru... » Read more

Modified: Sep 2008 - Started: Jan 2005

Conservation of the Miombo Ecoregion

The project addresses the nexus involving agriculture, livelihood needs and poverty with varying impacts on the ecosystems such as the Miombo. The ... » Read more

Modified: Sep 2008 - Started: Jul 2000

African Elephants Programme

WWF has supported elephant conservation since it was first established. However, until now, WWF has not developed a specific continent-wide programme ... » Read more

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WWF DRC,
Kinshasa
WWF DRC,
Programme Office 14,
Avenue Sergent Moke Commune de Ngaliema Kinshasa République Démocratique du Congo
Congo

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