Project
Guaranteeing the Protection of Vulnerable Gorilla Populations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Initiative
Duration
2020 - 2020
Location
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Species protected
Mountain Gorilla
Gorilla beringei
Project objectives
- Finance over 90 staff members who will carry out conservation activities at a pace comparable to a pre-pandemic frequency;
- Support the local community by developing their agricultural activities and eco-tourism capacity.
This project is implemented by Virunga Foundation.
This project is part of the IUCN Save Our Species African Wildlife initiative, which is co-funded by the European Union.
Threats
Diseases
Habitat loss & degradation
