Ecotourism at Tsam Tsam
A community-run ecotourism project at Tsam Tsam creates jobs for local residents while protecting biodiversity and generating income for OELO’s conservation initiatives.
Environmental Education
OELO organizes environmental education programs in 31 primary and secondary schools in the Lambaréné region and sponsors stewardship projects with student-led nature clubs.
Learn more about our education programs.
Reducing Illegal Bushmeat Commerce
To raise awareness about protected species and to change consumer preferences for illegal bushmeat, we work with hunters, vendors, restaurant owners, and Lambaréné area residents.
Learn more about our work with the community.
Our Lake, Our Future: Sustainable Fishing Initiative
OELO has launched a sustainable fishing initiative on Lake Oguemoué organizing fishers into sustainable fishing cooperatives and legalizing Gabon’s first freshwater fisheries management plan.
Learn about our Sustainable Fishing Initiative.
Facilitating Research
OELO supports ecological research with academic, governmental and NGO partners to better understand biodiversity in the lake region of Gabon and to protect ecosystem services.