Projects in Benin

Indigenous Knowledge, Genetic Diversity and Domestication of Baobab Tree in Benin

This project on A. digitata will set the tone for similar studies on many other threatened edible plant species.

Promoting the Domestication and the Sustainable Use of the Endangered and Multipurpose Baobab Tree in West Africa

The purpose of this project is to promote strategies for the domestication and sustainable use of the multipurpose baobab tree in West Africa.

Evaluation of Factors Affecting Human – Spotted Necked Otters’ (Lutra Maculicollis) Conflicts for their Conservation and Management in Wetlands of Southern Benin

The aims of this project are to (1) evaluate the impact of these conflicts on otter survival and to suggest sustainable conservation strategies and (2) to provide some tools and guidelines allowing the awareness and support to fishermen as well as reforestation actions for the sustainable management of the species.

Developing Tools and Strategies for a Sustainable Conservation of the Endangered Spotted Necked Otter (Lutra Maculicollis) in Southern Benin

This project aims at assessing the costs of the conflict between otters and fishfarmers, adopting and sharing the most effective mitigation strategies and elaborating a strategic action plan for the conservation of the spotted necked otter in Benin.

Evaluation and Implementation of Conservation Strategies for the Sustainable Exploitation of Wildlife Resources Used as Animal Based Medicine in Benin

This project will provide an overview of the global use of wildlife in traditional folk medicines as well as identifying and implementing the species used. It will provide with some tools and guidelines allowing alternatives for participatory conservation and sustainable use of animal based medicine.

Targeting Globally Threatened Plant Species to Set Conservation Priorities for Rain Forest Remnants in Benin

The project aims to assess the conservation value of rain forest relics in terms of overall and threatened species richness, tree population structure, forest type uniqueness, use patterns.

Development and Implementation of Awareness Tools for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Pollinators around Lama Forest and Park of Pendjari

This project aims to demonstrate the importance of pollinators in biodiversity conservation and food security through design and implementation of tools for a better mobilization of stakeholders on the conservation and sustainable use of pollinators in Benin.

Contribution to the Conservation of an Endangered Species, the African Wild Dog in West Africa

The project has two components: one research part and one education part.

Assessment of Optional Land Uses as Alternative Strategy for Biodiversity Conservation in Pendjari Biosphere Reserve in Benin

This project will access and compare benefit from three land use options in a view to help people to make choice which can contribute to improve their livelihoods and support biodiversity conservation.

Identifying the Focal Landscape for Hippo Conservation in Mono Basin, Benin

This project aim is then to identify the focal landscape where NGOs and wildlife agencies could emphasize their conservation actions.

Enhancing the Conservation of the West African Manatee (Trichechus Senegalensis) in Benin

The project aims to study the ecology, behaviour, ethno zoology of West African manatee and to design tools and strategies for their management with involvement of local communities.

Assessing Ecological Status, Threat Causes and Implementation of Conservation Measures of Prosopis Africana in West Biosphere Reserve in Benin

The project aims at assessing the conservation status of Prosopis africana in W Biosphere Reserve of Benin in relation to use impacts, raising local population awareness on plant resources conservation and implementing an early-stage planting program.

Red List of Threatened Larger Fungi and Conservation of their Habitats in Benin

The project aims to promote species- and habitat-levels conservation of higher fungi.

The Vulnerable White–Thighed Black and White Colobus (Colobus Vellerosus): Re-Assessment for its Conservation Status and Factors Threaten its Population in Benin

This study will fill up the lacks of data on Colobus vellerosus actual population and update factors of threats and contribute to the reassessment of its status, in Benin.

Ecology, Medicinal Uses and Domestication of Rauvolfia Vomitoria in Benin

This project objectives are to (1) understand and map the geographic distribution and morphological variation, and uses of R. vomitoria; (2) study the dynamic of representative populations in order to provide arguments to confirm the conservation status of the species, (3) to investigate seed longevity for a domestication plan and encourage its plantation.

Population Dynamics of Voacanga Africana and Implications for its Conservation in Benin

This project will investigate the extent of harvest of Voacanga africana by local people in Benin and the dynamics of its populations to assess any reduction in population size as a consequence of harvest or other environmental factors, and communicate this and conservation actions needed to local forest authorities and NGOs in Benin.

Understanding Ecology Threats Assessment and Conservation of Afzelia Africana in Benin

The aims of the study are to estimate the current density of A. africana; to assess, rank and describe the main threats on the species and to sensitize schoolchildren on the species conservation.

Mangrove Conservation and Restoration Based on Environmental Education in Benin

This project aims at contributing to mangrove ecosystem conservation and restoration through environmental education and mangrove trees planting.