Programs
We have so much to learn from and about bonobos, but time is running out. Their population is small, fragmented, and declining rapidly due to hunting and habitat loss. They are found only in the remote reaches of the Congo Rainforest, the second largest contiguous rainforest on Earth.
Comprising nearly a quarter of the world’s remaining tropical rainforest and representing nearly 70% of the African continent’s remaining forest, the Congo Basin’s value for preserving biodiversity and mitigating climate change is nearly immeasurable. However, the Congo Rainforest is in deep peril.
The Congo Rainforest is an integrated, harmonious ecosystem. The only way to save it is to adopt an integrated, harmonious conservation approach, one that ensures the wellbeing of the forest and all its inhabitants. Our Bonobo Peace Forest programs do not simply address the symptom of bonobo population decline; rather, they address the underlying ecological and human forces that shape the bonobos’ destiny.
The threats facing bonobos and their habitat are increasingly severe. To succeed in our mission, BCI is taking action on multiple levels.
Learn more about how our programs are tackling these challenges:
Protecting bonobos is BCI’s primary mission. Bonobos are humankind’s closest relatives, and they are on the brink of extinction. Collaborating with local and international partners, we are providing a safe haven for these amazing primates.
The Congo rainforest is one of the Earth’s most vital treasures. The second largest rainforest on the planet, it plays a crucial role in preserving biodiversity and mitigating climate change.
The indigenous people of the rainforest are its natural stewards. This premise fuels BCI’s approach to conservation, and has yielded incredible results. BCI is dedicated to protecting bonobos while also benefiting their human neighbors.
The Congo Rainforest is an integrated, harmonious ecosystem. The only way to save it is to adopt an integrated, harmonious conservation approach, one that ensures the wellbeing of the forest and all its inhabitants. The Bonobo Peace Forest does not simply address the symptom of bonobo population decline; rather, it addresses the underlying ecological and human forces that shape the bonobos’ destiny.
3 Min Read