Eastern Africa Programme
WWF has been involved in active conservation work in eastern Africa since 1962, beginning with the purchase of land in Nakuru (Kenya) to allow for the establishment of an enlarged park to help support the conservation of the flamingos of Lake Nakuru.
The WWF Eastern Africa Regional Programme Office (WWF-EARPO) was established in
WWF-EARPO acts as the principal focus within the eastern
WWF-EARPO’s goal is to ensure the conservation of biodiversity is in harmony with the needs and aspirations of local communities. It works in partnership with players from different sectors of society to achieve these aims.
The WWF-EARPO's mandate covers 10 countries; Burundi, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda.However, WWF's active work is concentrated in the following countries: Burundi,
Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Latest News & Publications
30 Oct 2008
Crisis threatens park, gorillas and people of eastern Congo
The ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has recently intensified and more than half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas in Virunga National Park are still without security.
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10 Oct 2008
Transforming Lives: Managing Oysters in the Quirimbas National Park
Oysters in the Quirimbas are a resource that have historically been used as a minor dietary supplement, shucked and sold by the cup for about 60 cents US a kilo to make into a sauce for rice. Now, however, thanks to the efforts of WWF and the Quirimbas National Park (QNP), along with a local NGO called the Associação do Meio Ambiente (AMA - Association for the Environment), oysters are transforming the lives of several island communities. » Read more
30 Sep 2008
Interview: WWF's Denis Landenbergue wins Ramsar Wetland Conservation Award
Denis Landenbergue, WWF International’s manager for wetlands conservation, is one of three winners of this year’s prestigious Ramsar Wetland Conservation Awards. Denis is being recognized for his lifelong commitment to wetlands management and the key role he has played in worldwide efforts to designate millions of hectares of freshwater areas as Wetlands of International Importance. » Read more
New or updated projects
Modified: Oct 2008 - Started: Jul 1998Eastern Africa Marine Ecoregion
The Eastern African Marine Ecoregion (EAME) is an area of exceptionally high biodiversity and provides a livelihood for millions of people who depend ... » Read moreEast African Coastal Forest Ecoregion Programme
This project, to be implemented in Kenya, Tanzania and Mozambique, seeks to establish an East African Coastal Forest Ecoregion (EACFE) Programme. The ... » Read moreMainstreaming Adaptation to Climate Change into the Freshwater Programme – Inception Phase
This project will work towards the incorporation of adaptation to climate change strategies within the WWF Eastern Africa Freshwater programme. Wit... » Read moreThreat to rare African flamingo
Plans to build a soda ash plant alongside a lake in Tanzania threaten the future of one of the world's most beautiful birds, the lesser flamingo.
Office
WWF Eastern Africa Regional Programme Office (EARPO),
Nairobi
5th Floor of ACS Plaza Lenana Road No 1/1203 Nairobi Kenya
Kenya
T: +254 20 3877 355
F: +254 20 3877 389
Nairobi
5th Floor of ACS Plaza Lenana Road No 1/1203 Nairobi Kenya
Kenya
T: +254 20 3877 355
F: +254 20 3877 389
Contact
Kimunya Mugo
(Communications Manager)
WWF Eastern Africa Regional Programme Office (EARPO),
Nairobi
T: +254 20 3877355
(Communications Manager)
WWF Eastern Africa Regional Programme Office (EARPO),
Nairobi
T: +254 20 3877355
