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CAMEROON PRIMATOLOGICAL SOCIETY

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Who are we?

CPS is a group of researchers, professionals, students, administrators in the field of forestry, wildlife, environment and nature conservation, and experts working in the field of primatology in Cameroon, that have agreed to set up a framework for collaboration, consultation and exchange in the form of an association to mark their firm engagement to the primates conservation course.

Our mission

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The CPS has as mission to contribute to the improvement of the conservation status of primates in Cameroon through research, education, documentation and information, habitat protection, advocacy and advices and other scientifically-based, accepted and sustainable practices.

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CPS objectives

Updating and establishing a database on primates at the national level and, producing and consolidating documentation on primates in Cameroon in collaboration with the Ministry in charge of forestry and wildlife

Monitoring and revising the conservation status of primates in Cameroon in collaboration with the Ministry in charge of forestry and wildlife

Facilitating the enhancement, sharing and dissemination of research results on primates in collaboration with the Ministry in charge of forestry and wildlife; at the local, national, regional and international levels

Inspiring students from various higher education institutions to gain an interest in the conservation of primates

Providing academic and professional support to students and young professionals who wish to work on primates

Providing advice to decision-making bodies, including local zoos keeping primates, in collaboration with the Ministry in charge of forestry and wildlife

Carrying out fundraising, advocacy and lobbying activities to finance research on primates and their habitats in Cameroon

Establishing itself as a host organization for local, national, regional and international gatherings concerning primates

Supporting international primate conservation initiatives in Cameroon and representing the country in these initiatives in collaboration with the Ministry in charge of forestry and wildlife

Facilitating collaborative interactions with other nature conservation platforms to maintain high values for primate conservation nationwide

Conducting research work on primates in and outside of protected areas

Contributing to the development of expertise on anti-poaching policies and other related primate conservation instruments

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CPS General Assembly committee

- President : Pr Bobo Kadiri Serge
- Vice-President: Dr Epanda Manfred
- General Secretary: Ing. Aghomo Florence Mariam
- Treasurer: Ing John Tougoulou Gounes
- Auditor: Dr Nguedem Sylvie
- Technical advisor N°1: Pr Leonard Usongo
- Technical advisor N°2: Dr Zacharie Nzooh

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CPS Executive committee

- Coordinator: Dr Serge Kamgang Alexis
- Project manager N°1: MSc. Mbosso Patrick
- Project manager N°2: MSc. Ntumwel Bonito
- Financial officer: Dr Tedonzong Luc
- Communication Manager: Ing Rodel Vouffo

Activities

The 1st general assembly of the CPS, November 14th 2020 at Ebolowa South region Cameroon

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Contacter Cameroon Primatological Society

Yaounde, Center region Cameroon

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