Save Lake Sonfon! – It´s now or it´s too late.
Lake Sonfon - without immediate action, the lake´s ecosystem will be gone forever. Our colleague, Mohamed Turay, has sent us altering and shocking news: international companies are operating outside of…
Support our Birdlife partner in Malawi to save Michiru Mountain Forest Reserve
The Michiru Forest in Malawi is under immense threat. Deforestation, charcoal burning, farming - there are many reasons for the forest loss - none of them is unknown to us…
New joint Climate Change Strategy and Communique launched by ACCT during Climate Change Conference
“We, the Climate Change Campaign Group of Western Area (...) recognize the outcomes of COP27 and acknowledge the urgent need for Climate Change action globally knowing that the impact of…
CSSL´s Conference on Partnerships for Wildlife Conservation
On 5th October, right in the middle of Wildlife Week Celebrations 2023, the Conservation Society of Sierra Leone (CSSL) played host to key stakeholders in the conservation sector, including like-minded…
The state of illegal mining at Lake Sonfon and the question “Who is responsible to protect the lake?”
Lake Sonfon is one of the rare mountainous lakes in West Africa, and one of the largest inland lakes in Sierra Leone. Located in the North of the country in…
CSSL Newsletter 3-2023
The third quarter of the year is over and we are pleased to report on our work, share our concerns and invite you to learn more about one of our…
Wildlife Week 2023: Animals belong to the wild – NOT in our homes.
The Conservation Society of Sierra Leone (CSSL) starts the celebration of the 2023 Wildlife Week today. We want to celebrate our wildlife and all species that are protected through the…
CSSL starts nationwide vulture count
The Conservation Society of Sierra Leone (CSSL) has started the nationwide vulture count. During the next weeks, you might see bird watchers in different parts of the country with their…
The Media: A Dependable Tool for Increased Knowledge on Oil and Gas Pollution on the Environment
"CSSL regards the media as a trusted tool to create public awareness to reduce the negative impacts of oil spills on the environment", Charles Showers, Hon President, CSSL's Board of…
How to replant a Mangrove Forest: CSSL publishes Mangrove Restoration Case Study
Mangrove forests are key players to mitigate climate change consequences, protect coastal communities and prevent erosion and flooding. One of the strengths of mangrove is the huge amount of carbon…