The Gorilla Friendly® Pledge
The Project
The Gorilla Friendly® Pledge campaign began through a collaboration between the International Gorilla Conservation Programme (IGCP) – a coalition of Conservation International, Fauna & Flora International and WWF – and Wildlife Friendly®, in an attempt to raise awareness of established gorilla visitation rules. These regulations are in place to ensure a safe, enjoyable experience for visitors. They also aim to reduce the risk of disease transmission to the gorillas, as well as minimizing their potential behavior change from frequent visitation. The Pledge is part of the larger Certified Gorilla Friendly® programs for Park Edge Community Products and Tourism, also presided over by Wildlife Friendly®.
Read more: The Gorilla Friendly™ Pledge
More than
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Gorilla Friendly® Pledge signatures
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National Parks involved across Uganda, Rwanda, DRC, and RoC.
More than
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Women employed
More than
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Beneficiaries
Outcomes
Partners
About Conservation International
Since 1987, Conservation International has worked around the world to protect oceans, forests and other vital ecosystems that people depend on for food, water, livelihoods and a stable climate. Guided by science and led by partnerships with communities, governments and businesses, they help protect and restore nature while improving human well‑being. Over more than four decades, their work has helped protect 13 million square kilometers (5 million square miles) of land and sea and improved the lives of millions worldwide.
About the World Wildlife Fund
WWF is a science-based organization which addresses issues such as the conservation of species and its habitats, climate change, water and environmental education, among many others. Over the years, its perspective has broadened to reflect a more holistic understanding of the various conservation issues facing the country and seeks to proactively encourage environmental conservation by working with different stakeholders- Governments, NGOs, schools and colleges, corporates, students and other individuals.
About Fauna & Flora
Fauna & Flora is a nature conservation charity protecting the diversity of life on Earth for the survival of species and habitats, the planet, and people. Fauna & Flora work closely with local conservation partners in well over 40 countries to save nature, together. They have been using the collective knowledge and experience of their people and partners to protect nature across the globe for more than 120 years.
About the International Gorilla Conservation Programme
The International Gorilla Conservation Programme is a unique coalition of international conservation organizations joining forces with national and local partners to ensure the long-term survival of the now endangered mountain gorillas.
The mission of the International Gorilla Conservation Programme (IGCP) is to secure the future for mountain gorillas, and does so by facilitating collaboration, supporting conservation science and responsible tourism practices, and promoting effective community engagement.
