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FACULTY LED PROGRAM

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FACULTY LED PROGRAM

OVERVIEW

Spend a semester among the extraordinarily biodiverse ecosystems of the Cameroonian Congo-Basin Forest Ecosystem. Study climate change, resource extraction, and other threats to the region firsthand, and get at the heart of Cameroon’s conservation and development issues. Explore the tropical rainforests on an expedition and travel to the Dja fauna reserve – the starting point for visitors to Bouamir Biological Station, protected reserves comprising national parks, zoos, forest reserves and sanctuaries.

FACULTY LED PROGRAMS – ON DEMAND

A large number of universities and colleges all over the world organize Faculty led programs in developing countries in order to expose the undergraduate and graduate students to practical environments and field placement. The enrolling students stay for a Faculty led programs in destination country and are thus prepared for future professional or research careers. Course fulfills the credit requirements of the university or college they belong to. At the same time such Faculty led programs helps build the excellence of the universities, colleges or departments. Thus, in order to meet the academic goals, it is imperative that the College/University also strives to develop strong external relationships with field-based programs and practitioners in developing countries.

WHERE TO ORGANIZE FACULTY LED PROGRAMS: CAMEROONIAN CONGOBASIN FOREST ECOSYSTEM

Cameroon rich biodiversity earned its nickname “Africa in miniature,” for how much it mirrors the continent’s diversity. Like the continent it calls home, Cameroon boasts a coastline, mountains, savanna, desert, and tropical rainforests. It is considered one of the wettest parts of Africa and records Africa’s second highest concentration of biodiversity. Its 22 million hectares of tropical forests are a vital part of the Congo Basin Forest ecosystem. These forests provide a source of livelihoods for communities and habitat for over 9,000 plant species, about 900 bird species, and roughly 320 mammals; including the critically endangered western lowland gorilla and the endangered chimpanzee.

The northern province in Cameroon, Bénoué, hosts the largest hippo population in the entire West-Central region of Africa. To preserve its wildlife, Cameroon has more than 20 protected reserves comprising national parks, zoos, forest reserves and sanctuaries. This rich biodiversity provides unparalleled opportunities for education and research in Cameroon.

WHO TO ORGANIZE FACULTY LED PROGRAMS

University Departments or Centers and Colleges and Institutions outside Cameroon may organize and coordinate this program for their students. We will host this course and fulfill all necessary academic,

CAMEROONIAN CONGOBASIN FOREST ECOSYSTEM: ECOSYSTEMS AND BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION

Tentative Curriculum of Course

Rainforest Ecology and Biodiversity Conservation
Tropical Avian Ecology
Conservation and sustainable development
Indigenous knowledge, Community and Forest Conservation
Cultural Protection of River Origins & Basins
Traditional Healing & Herbal Medicines
Local Self-Governance and Management of Natural Resources

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OUR SERVICES

Customized faculty-led academic trips including Research stations and external sites all over Cameroon.
Academic advisory in the design and implementation of your course.
Coordination of local transportation for your group.
Reservations at hotels/camps/youth centers/home stay and other activities for the academic success of your visit.
Itineraries designed according to your needs.
Facilitation of research and collecting permits required for your course.