I work on documenting amphibians in protected areas within the Central Congolian Lowland forests ecoregion in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with the goal of better understanding the little-known fauna of the Green Heart of Africa. Our effort contributes to the protection and conservation of Congolian biodiversity by informing the planning of wildlife managers.
An initiative led by the Center for Sustainability Transitions (CST) at Stellenbosch University, in partnership with the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) and made possible through the JWO research grant.
The development of the BII depends on the input of experts across the continent to adequately represent African biodiversity. The index will be presented in a usable form for decision making. Join our network to get involved or to stay updated as the project progresses.