Author: Kathrin Prinzing

Earlier this month the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and entourage, together with the Conservation Society of Sierra Leone (CSSL), visited our beloved Gola Rainforest National Park. This visit…

Mangrove forests are rich in diverse resources, supporting the coastal livelihoods of people living in and around these areas. These coastal communities have strong economic links with the coastal ecosystems…

Water is life and we need water for peace Every year on March 22nd, the world celebrates World Water Day to remind ourselves about the importance of water for our…

The battle against deforestation requires new technological advancements. With 10 million hectares lost annually due to deforestation and approximately 70 million hectares affected by fires, these innovations are essential for…

To monitor the growth and survival of mangroves planted in July 2023 with funds from Wetlands International through PAPBIO, the Conservation Society of Sierra Leone (CSSL) made a site visit…

“We are all worried about the consequences of mining at the lake”, explains a young mother to our colleagues in Segbeia, one of the villages at Lake Sonfon. “But we…

The first week of February 2024 was Waterbird Census Week. A team of CSSL went to count waterbirds at the Ywari Bay for the annual bird count. Through these data…

The new year is not that new anymore and 2023 already seems far away. But we are still happy to celebrate with you our achievements of the last weeks of…

Yawri Bay is known for being a home to several ecosystem types, and accounts for 14.3% of the total mangrove swamp in Sierra Leone. Its landscape and location protect it…

Every 2nd February, World Wetlands Day joins people around the globe in celebrating the value and beauty of our planet’s wetlands. It calls nations and each of us to act…