PhD Defence Gbélé Serge Landry

Keywords: Wildlife and Flora, Local Communities, Eco-tourism, Ivory Coast and Cameroon
 

"La protection juridique de la faune, de la flore et des droits des communautés locales en Afrique : cas de la Côte d’Ivoire et du Cameroun"

The protection of fauna and flora has long been a priority for Ivory Coast and Cameroon, dating back to the colonial period. Both countries have adopted national laws and signed international conventions to protect their biodiversity. However, despite this legal and institutional framework, wildlife and plant species continue to decline at an alarming rate. One major challenge is the lack of resources—financial means, qualified staff, and infrastructure—to implement the laws effectively. Additionally, people living near protected areas often depend on natural resources for their survival. Activities such as agriculture, logging, and poaching take place within these zones. To better protect nature, it's essential to involve local communities in decision-making and share the benefits of conservation equally. Community-Based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM) and eco-tourism are promising solutions to combine nature conservation with local development in a fair and sustainable way. 

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