Primate Conservation Relies on Local Communities and African Cooperation, Experts Say
Primate Conservation Relies on Local Communities and African Cooperation, Experts Say
It “can no longer succeed without the communities” for whom “our forests are living spaces,” stated Cameroonian Minister of Forests and Wildlife Jules Doret Ndongo.
He took part in the African Congress on Primate Conservation organized in Yaoundé.
The minister called for transforming scientific knowledge into concrete actions to protect habitats, combat wildlife crime, and preserve biodiversity.
“The challenge is poaching,” Ivorian primatologist Inza Koné pointed out for his part. “Local communities are generally the guardians of their natural heritage,” he added.
“Our main challenge is the opportunity to bring together Africans from different countries,” said Cameroonian primatologist Ekwoge Enang Abwe.
The congress, which brings together representatives from 35 countries, should enable young researchers to exchange ideas, receive training, and gradually take over in primate conservation, he stressed.
Watch the video by Sputnik Africa to learn more.
Subscribe to @sputnik_africa
