Since 2015.

A future where wildlife and people thrive in harmony... |

An Environmental Organisation

FOR PEOPLE AND FOR NATURE

Creating a future where wildlife and people thrive in healthy ecosystems.

CATALYST

We develop catalyze and enable conservation projects and research

BUILDER

We build conservation, research, and management capacities of communities, students and other stakeholders

CONVENOR

We convene partnerships and collaborative alliances to address critical conservation issues

Vision

By 2030, ECoDAs is a leading and impactful community-based organization working for the inclusive conservation of endangered species and habitats, tailored to the needs of the community and serving with transparency and trusted values.

Mission

ECoDAs seeks to advance community-based solutions that conserve biodiversity and improve the livelihoods of communities living adjacent to protected areas through research, habitat restoration, sustainable practices, and income-generating activities.

Our Values

Be a frontline organization promoting conservation.

We stand firmly at the forefront of the fight to protect our natural heritage. Leadership means having the courage to champion conservation issues even when they are difficult or overlooked. We serve as the primary line of defence for our ecosystem, guiding our partners and beneficiaries with clarity, integrity, and proactive stewardship.

Flexible in adopting new and emerging technologies and methods when implementing biodiversity conservation. We foster a culture of continuous improvement and curiosity. We are not afraid to test new methodologies or embrace emerging technologies if they serve our mission. By staying flexible and open-minded, we ensure that our conservation strategies evolve alongside scientific advancements, keeping us relevant and effective in a rapidly changing world.

Ensure accountability to community members, donors, partners, and other stakeholders. Accountability is the foundation of our relationships. We commit to being transparent and answerable to everyone we work with—from the local communities who entrust us with their resources to the donors who fund our mission. We don't just report on successes; we are honest about our challenges, ensuring that our actions always align with our promises and professional standards.

Ensure transparency in managing project funds and delivering conservation projects. We uphold the highest standards of disclosure in our conservation efforts. To us, transparency means proactively sharing information about how we manage project funds and make strategic decisions. We hold ourselves to a standard of radical honesty, ensuring that our stakeholders are never left in the dark about how we are utilizing resources to achieve our environmental mission.

We implement projects with traceable and sustainable impacts on communities and wildlife. We are committed to work that lasts. We don't just deliver projects; we ensure that every intervention creates a measurable, positive ripple effect for both wildlife and people. By optimizing our resources and focusing on long-term outcomes rather than short-term outputs, we ensure that our impact remains visible and vibrant long after a project cycle ends.

IMPLEMENTATION PRIORITIES

Our projects are in line with these topics

Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Restoration

Contribute to the conservation of wildlife species and threatened habitats around the Bakossi-Banyang-Mbo landscape.

Empowering Communities

Promote and facilitate livelihood, increase local ownership, and encourage duplication to improve the living conditions of local communities and take pressure off natural resources.

Environmental Education

Raise environmental awareness and mainstream natural resource conservation amongst stakeholders.

Research

Contribute to improving the knowledge on biodiversity conservation and socio-cultural relationships with biodiversity.

WHAT WE DO

Our working framework

Our Interest

Four Steps Forward

Saving At Rist Wildlife

We promote efforts to save threatened species from extinction

Addressing Climate Change

We drive nature-based solutions to mitigate and adapt to climate change

Protecting & restoring ecosystems

We promote efforts to save threatened species from extinction

Engaging and Supporting Communities

We engage communities and indigenous people in conservation efforts

Our Partners and Donors

ECoDAs-Cameroon would like to acknowledge and thank you all who have been supporting us. For People and for Nature. 

Legal status

Registered under Cameroonian Law No. 90/053 of 19 December 1990. Registration No: 247/E.27/750/SAAJP

ECoDAs focus on environmental education, restoration of fragile ecosystems, conservation of at-risk flora and fauna species, and strengthening communities’ livelihoods through income and economic development opportunities.

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