The Sangha Trinational: An example of cross-border biodiversity management in Central Africa

The Sangha Trinational (TNS) stands as a pioneering cross-border biodiversity management initiative in Central Africa, established in 2000 following the Yaoundé Declaration. This collaborative effort between Cameroon, the Central African Republic, and the Republic of Congo has successfully implemented multiple regulatory frameworks to address key challenges such as poaching and transboundary movement of personnel and tourists. Key milestones include the signing of memoranda on anti-poaching efforts (2002), free movement of TNS personnel (2005), and the establishment of an Anti-Poaching Brigade (2009). The initiative underscores the potential for cross-border cooperation in conserving biodiversity, demonstrating a model for future UNESCO World Heritage Sites management. Recent memoranda on tourist movement and scientific collaboration further solidify its role as a regional leader in sustainable conservation strategies.

Goué, A. M., & Kana, R. (2023). The Sangha Trinational: An example of cross-border biodiversity management in Central Africa. Managing Transnational UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Africa, 69–81. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-80910-2_7