As oldest environment organization of Sierra Leone, it is our duty and our most important aim to protect biodiversity and wildlife habitats in Sierra Leone. Conservation is a very broad topic which is linked to wildlife protection as well as to peoples livlihood, sustainable development and governments policies. That´s why we work in different areas to achieve our goal – the conservation of Sierra Leones beautiful and precious natural ressources and biodiversity.
In our efforts to protect nature and conserve biodiversity in Sierra Leone we recieve great support from our international partners. With their help we are able to plan und implement our actions. Here you find a selection of our current and past projects.
Background and overview WABiLED is a 4-year, USAID West Africa-funded Program that aims to promote biodiversity conservation and climate resilient, low emissions development in West Africa. WABiLED focuses on targeted geographical areas within the region to improve management, governance and policy over critical natural and human systems. The WABiLED Program
Strengthening stakeholder capacity for sustainable management of the Yawri Bay in Sierra Leone´s coastal corridor.
Background and short history In the search for the endemic Emerald starling bird, CSSL discovered that Lake Sonfon holds the largest population of the Emerald starling species in the region (survey conducted 2013 by CSSL). This species was monitored in subsequently years with support from the Africa Bird Club (ABC)
Background and short history The Biodiversity and Protection Areas Management (BIOPAMA) programme contributes to improving the long term conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity and natural resources in Africa, Caribbean and Pacific regions in protected areas and surrounding communities through better use and monitoring information and capacity development and governance.
Our goal Protection of Birds and their habitats in Sierra Leone. Our approach We want to get more people interested in birds to help to protect them and their habitats. Our approach is to achieve bird protection through bird watching. Working through the Conservation Society of Serra Leone (CSSL) which
Background and short history As Sierra Leone braces itself to kick-start oil exploitation and production activities anytime in the near future in identified areas in
Background and overview The Gola Darwin project operates in the Kailahun District, in Malema chiefdom targeting 14 forest edge communities. Linking food security to biodiversity
Background and overview Yawri Bay ecosystem accounts for about 14% of the total mangrove swamp in Sierra Leone. Mangroves are important ecosystems along the West
Background and Overview The PAPFor is a three years funded transboundary Project that is implemented between Sierra Leone and Liberia on the Gola landscape with
For any general information on our projects please contact our Head of Programs Edward Sesay
Email: edward.sesay@cs-sl.org