Project
Protecting Endangered Mountain Gorillas During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Initiative
Duration
2020 - 2021
Location
Uganda
Species protected
Mountain Gorilla
Gorilla beringei
Project objectives
- Increase the number of humans and gorillas tested for COVID-19 by 30%
- Increase surveillance and reduce illegal forest activities;
- Increase organisational capacity to address COVID-19 related risks posed to mountain gorillas.
This project is implemented by Conservation Through Public Health.
Threats
Diseases
Habitat loss & degradation
Poaching
This project is part of the IUCN Save Our Species African Wildlife initiative, which is co-funded by the European Union.
