Africa

Correlating Vectors and Diseases in the Rainforests of Cameroon Using Molecular Genetics and Remote Sensing

This study combines molecular and microscopic techniques to examine the bio-climatic and remote sensing variables that best correlate with vector abundance and disease prevalence.

Conservation of the Ghanaian Endemic Frog Species, Arthroleptis Krokosua, Ghana

The overall goal of this project is to contribute to the management and long-term survival of Arthroleptis krokosua by curbing habitat destruction within the species ranges.

Community Conservation of Biodiversity of Volcans National Park Through Development of Modern Beekeeping

The aim of the project is to Conserve volcano forests and improve the livelihoods of communities.

Chyulu Hills Forest Rehabilitation through Participatory Learning in Schools

The aim of the project id to stop the degradation and deforestation of Chyulu forest and initiate a culture of environmental conservation across the generation stratum.

When Logging Stops: Abandoned Roads Market Access Livelihood and Environment in Remote, Rural Gabon.

This project looks at the long term impact, post-logging, that foresters have on the development and environment of remote rural areas.

The Ecosystem Functioning of KwaZulu-Natal Estuaries, South Africa, and their Influence on the Nearshore Coastal Environment: Implications for their Conservation

The aim of the project is to determine the ecosystem functioning of selected estuaries in KwaZulu-Natal and represent their dynamics through ecosystem models to predict various scenarios for environmental threats.

Functional Differences Within a Guild of Frugivorous Lemur Species: Impacts on Host-Plant Dynamics

The project aims in understanding the relationship between three threatened lemur species and their environment, and their influence on forest community structure.

Lake Oguemoué Ecotourism Pilot Project

The Pilot Project will explore the creation of an ecotourism site on Tsamtsam Island in Lake Oguemoué near Lambaréné, Gabon. Our aim is to determine if a model ecotourism operation is feasible and to develop a business plan and an action plan to move the project forward.

Evaluating Community Readiness to Participate in Payment for Ecosystems Services Programs in South Nguru Mountains

The aim of the project is to evaluate local natural resource institutions in terms of their ability to simultaneously fulfill the conservation and poverty alleviation objectives inherent of ecosystem service payment programs

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.