Scaling up ecological corridors and transboundary connectivity through integrated natural resources management in the Ngotto Forest landscape and Mbaéré-Bodingué National Park

Establish and expand ecological corridors to connect key protected areas, enhancing wildlife movement and genetic exchange.
Promote integrated natural resources management that balances conservation with sustainable socio-economic use.
Strengthen transboundary cooperation and governance for landscape-scale conservation efforts.
Support local communities and indigenous groups in adopting sustainable livelihoods aligned with conservation goals.
Improve biodiversity conservation and ecosystem resilience in the landscape.

Habitat fragmentation due to agriculture expansion, infrastructure development, and illegal logging.
Poaching and illegal wildlife trade threatening species survival.
Land use conflicts among communities, extractive industries, and conservation interests.
Weak transboundary governance and inadequate legal frameworks.
Climate change impacts leading to altered habitats and ecosystem health.
Limited capacity and resources for effective corridor management.

Infrastructure upgrades for protected area management; multi-sectoral committees including indigenous and local communities.
Capacity building: anti-poaching, monitoring, governance.
Alternative livelihoods: agroforestry, ecotourism.
Inclusive PNMB-led consultations (2024–2026) with WWF-FRM-PGRN support.
Ecological inventories and habitat modeling for elephants and great apes.
Legal frameworks for sustainable resource access via multi-stakeholder platforms.
Align ILUMPs with PGRN/FRM; map and secure ecological corridors and buffers.
Transboundary dialogue and joint planning; community participation in sustainable land management.
Corridor conservation to deter illegal activities; local livelihood diversification.
Formalize corridor protection and cross-border collaboration through policy instruments.

Ecological corridors: established, linked to key protected areas; reduced fragmentation.
Transboundary cooperation: enhanced policy harmonization for landscape management.
Biodiversity: increased presence/connectivity of key species.
Institutional capacity: stronger local/national integrated resources management.
Community involvement: greater indigenous and local participation in corridor management.
Infrastructure: upgrades for protected areas and ecological monitoring.
Participatory governance: multi-sectoral committees with local communities.
Capacity building: anti-poaching, biodiversity monitoring, sustainable management.
Alternative livelihoods: agroforestry and ecotourism.
Cross-border collaboration: regional agreements and joint management frameworks.

Strengthened protected area management and governance
Enhanced stakeholder participation, including indigenous communities, in conservation and resource use
Improved monitoring of biodiversity and habitat status
Increased sustainable livelihoods and reduced pressure on ecosystems
Better legal and institutional frameworks supporting conservation efforts
Progress towards long-term viability of key habitats and species in the Congo Basin region.