ABOUT US
Korup Rainforest Conservation Society (KRCS) is dedicated to conserving biodiversity in Cameroon, particularly in Korup National Park region and improving livelihoods for local communities through initiatives that promote environmental stewardship .
WHO WE ARE
KRCS is a Cameroonian, legalised non profit organisantion of local persons from the Korup National Park (KNP) area, committed to mobilizing local people and contributing their expertise towards ensuring the integrity of the rich tropical biodiversity of the Korup park and surrounding forest and mangrove ecosystems geared towards livelihood improvement for the less privileged, forest dwelling and forest dependent local communities. KRCS was created in 2009 and works in partnership with local communities, KNP and other national and international stakeholders to achieve its conservation and livelihood improvement goal. We have a good record and experience in supporting and implementing conservation activities (especially wildlife research) and livelihood improvement initiatives in local communities, which we have found key to our work.
OUR BACKGROUND
The founding members of the association, primarily local indigenes, aim to conserve Korup National Park by educating and involving the community in conservation efforts, enhancing local livelihoods, and addressing environmental degradation. Established under Cameroonian law, it has grown significantly since 2009.
OUR IMPACT
Since 2009, KRCS has worked to protect the rich biodiversity across the country. Our actions have driven conservation efforts in protecting species like Chimpanzee and Drill in Korup National park and we have created many environmental clubs in schools around Ndian Division through which our Environmental Education Manual was integrated into the school's curriculum.
