Africa

Côte d'Ivoire - SOS-FORETS (SF)

BirdLife Affiliate

Members: 85
Staff: 4
22 BP 918 Abidjan 22, Abidjan, CI
(225) 22440344
sosforets@hotmail.com
www.sosforets.ci
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Contact details:
Tel / Fax: (225) 22440344 / 07769202 / 06051335

Main contact persons:
Dr Egnankou Wadja Mathieu, Executive President
wadjaegnankou@hotmail.com

Mission of the organisation

Biodiversity Protection and Promotion of environmental education.

Key Activities

  • IBAs Program and ornithological studies in Biodiversity Sites
  • Biodiversity conservation program
  • Mangroves program : Rehabilitation and Protection of Ivorian mangroves by sylviculture
  • Sea turtles protection program
  • Information, education, communication for behaviour changing program
  • Control of aquatic weeds Program
  • Strengthening capacity for biodiversity conservation in West Africa Project (2002- 2004) with BirdLife International and the CEPF
  • Strengthening capacity for biodiversity conservation in West Africa Project (2004-2006) with BirdLife and the Darwin Initiative
  • Small Grants for West Africa flyway project initiative Project (2008)
  • Keys Biodiversity Areas Project (2008)
News

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Papyrus products developed by the Weaver Group © Enock Kawira
14 Nov 2017

Sustainable use of papyrus saves wetlands and boosts income

The North and South Mara Water Users Association are harvesting the benefits papyrus to improve livelihoods and sustain the biodiversity of the Mara Wetlands.
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AfricaTanzania
Felicity Strange receives he Nature's Heroes Award from BirdLife South Africa
4 Jan 2018

Nature’s Hero award for work to save Verlorenvlei Estuary

Felicity Strange—nominated by BirdLife South Africa as a Nature's Hero for 2017—has worked to conserve the Verlorenvlei Estuary IBA for over ten years.
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AfricaSouth Africa
Lukanga Swamp, Zambia
8 Feb 2018

Leading the fight against invasive plants in Zambia

Birdwatch Zambia's Nature's Heroes of 2017 are the Meembe Site Support and Farmers Group, who take care of the Lukanga Swamp IBA, an enormous wetland in Central Zambia
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AfricaZambia
Improved fireplaces have reduced pressure on Kibira National Park © ABN
31 Aug 2017

Making environmental conservation gainful for local communities in Burundi

Association Burundaise pour la protection de la Nature (ABN) is working closely with a local volunteer group to sustainably preserve the remaining natural resources, rehabilitate degraded areas and improve the living...
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AfricaBurundi
A Zona do Oeste inclui uma área significativa de floresta © Jude Fuhnwi
16 Nov 2017

Deslizamento de terras na Serra Leoa — a revelação de uma promessa de conservação esquecida?

A Zona Oriental do Parque Nacional da Serra Leoa é uma reserva florestal, que contém ai
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AfricaSierra Leone
Sokoke pipit © Steve Garvie
17 Oct 2017

Local conservation action reducing poverty in coastal Kenya

The Dakatcha Woodland Conservation Group is working to preserve the forest resources and improve the livelihoods of the local population.
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AfricaKenya
© Steve Garvie
17 Oct 2017

Les actions locales de conservation réduisent la pauvreté dans la région côtière du Kenya

La forêt claire de Dakatcha près de la ville de Malindi sur la côte kenyane, couvre une
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AfricaKenya
Mr. Gideon Gathaara (Conservation Secretary in the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources) makes a point during the high level panel © John Mwacharo
5 Sep 2017

National forum discusses biodiversity mainstreaming in Kenya

Nature Kenya organizes national dialogue on biodiversity mainstreaming into sectors of the economy.
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AfricaKenya
L’équipe était abasourdie © Niall Perrins
17 Feb 2018

Une nouvelle aire de reproduction a été découverte pour l’une des espèces d’oiseaux les plus rares

Grâce à une découverte au moyen des pièges photographiques de BirdLife Afrique du sud, il a juste été confirmé que le Râle à miroir (gravement menacé d’extinction) se reproduit en Afrique du sud et pas seulement en...
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AfricaEthiopiaSouth Africa
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