The SWM project in Congo
REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO
© WCS SWM PROJECT
The rural communities living around Ouesso would be the most affected by a significant decline in wildlife populations. They rely on wild meat and fish for their food security, cultural identity and livelihoods. However, population growth and logging activities in the Ouesso region, coupled with the expansion of the road network, are fueling a growing demand for wild meat.
To address this challenge, the SWM Programme aims to improve the management of hunting and fishing in forest concessions, whilst also developing alternative sources of animal protein in urban centres and logging camps. The aim is to ensure the sustainability of natural resources and the well-being of rural populations in the Ouesso region, and more broadly in Congo. The SWM project in Congo is coordinated by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) in collaboration with the Congolese Government.
RECENT ACTIVITIES
- Distributed the Free, Prior and Informed Consent (CLIP) video in Kabo;
- Finalized the customary rights matrix, related to hunting, land and other natural resources;
- Conducted team training on data collection for the feasibility study of income diversification (provided by Village Enterprise);
- Finalized the bush meat value chain analysis surveys.
NATIONAL PARTNERS
