Renaissance of a protected area in Democratic Republic of Congo
A participatory and inclusive consulatation process has breathed new life into the Mangai Hunting Domain and Hippopotamus Reserve.ÌýHere's how.
Seventy-six years after its initial creation, the Mangai Hunting Domain and Hippopotamus Reserve has been given a new lease onÌýlife, thanks to an in-depth participatory processÌýleading to the adoption of a brand new management plan.Ìý
The process, which was based on the , brought together key governance actors, rightsholders and stakeholders, who jointly identified a wide range of natural, historical, cultural and socio-economic values at play in the area.ÌýAlong with establishing a governance working group, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ and partners encouraged inclusive participationÌýby introducing proven landscape tools such asÌýa and the restoration opportunities assessment methodology (ROAM) to the reserve and surrounding communities.ÌýThe resulting new management plan was validated by all stakeholders before formal adoption in lateÌý2019.Ìý
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For more information contact:
Gabriel ZABITI KANDOLO (ICCN, [email protected] )
ENDAMANA Dominique (UICN PACO, [email protected] )