Conservation and environmental news & publications: Central African Republic

Millions dependent on the health of the Congo basin will benefit from the declaration of three new RAMSAR wetlands, including the world's second largest.

02 Feb 2008
Congo Wetlands reserve to be world's second largest
WWF has welcomed the World Wetlands Day declaration of the world’s second largest internationally recognized and protected significant wetlands reserve in the Congo as a clear sign of the world’s increasing interest in the green heart of Africa. » Read more

Western Lowland Gorilla <i>Gorilla gorilla gorilla</i>, Silverback male.

26 Oct 2007
African nations boost gorilla protection
A new agreement endorsed by nine African countries aims to improve gorilla protection by combating poaching and supporting law enforcement throughout the species' habitat. » Read more

African forest elephant
Loxodonta africana cyclotis
Dzanga-Ndoki National Park, Central African Republic.
Sub-adults play fighting.

14 Mar 2007
Environmental foundation created to protect the Congo
A newly created environmental trust fund will contribute to biodiversity conservation in the Congo basin, home to forest elephants, lowland gorillas, chimpanzees and bongos. » Read more

26 Sep 2006
Testimony: Gorilla habituation will be difficult without the expertise of the BaAka pygmy people
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Hazard signs are not enough to protect the environment from harmful chemicals.

03 Feb 2006
Time to clean up the chemicals in Africa
WWF Global Toxics Programme Director Clifton Curtis writes on a strategic approach to chemical management, particulary managing chemical stockpiles in Africa.
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Dr Martin Tchamba (right) and Dr Mike Loomis pose beside the elephant which a few minutes latter charged on the team and injured Martin

25 Jul 2005
Central Africa (CARPO) Bulletin
WWF Central Africa Programme Newsletter. » Read more

22 Apr 2005
Principal Technical Advisor (PTA)
Principal Technical Advisor (PTA), Dzangha Sanga » Read more

18 Apr 2005
CARPO Bulletin
Central African Programme Office (CARPO) Newsletter » Read more

11 Feb 2005
African Great Apes Update - Number 1
Recent News from the WWF African Great Apes Programme » Read more

A trilateral agreement signed between Cameroon, Gabon, and Congo will protect 14.6 million hectares of forests, or 7.5 per cent of the entire Congo Basin.

07 Feb 2005
Brazzaville Summit: Historic milestones achieved, additional funding needed
The signing of Africa’s first ever region-wide conservation treaty, and an agreement to protect over seven per cent of the Congo Basin forests are historic milestones for the future of the world’s second largest rainforest. » Read more

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