Réserve Naturelle Urbaine de la Grande Niaye de Pikine (RNU GNP)
Region
Africa
Country
Senegal
Flyway
East Atlantic flyway
Initiative
Migratory Birds for People
Name of the organisation
Nature-Communautés-Développement (NCD)
Financial support
Multilateral
Number of staff
10
Number of visitors (annual)
+500
Key aims of the centre
Environmental education
Description of the centre
Urban wetland
Work areas
Main CEPA work areas
1. Birdwatching
2. Monitoring bird populations
3. Raising public awareness
Top three successes
1. Monitoring bird populations
2. Raising public awareness
Top three challenges
1. Preserving habitats and species
2. Raising awareness of the importance of wetlands
3. Environmental education
Interpretation techniques
Creating signage / site information; Developing nature trails
Visitor centres
Managing / creating habitat
Participation
Engaging young people; Engaging the local community; Working with volunteers
Education and communication
Early years education; Working with primary schools; Lobbying / running campaigns; Working with secondary schools
Contact
NCD, siège Cité Technopole, n°399 Immeuble Yaye Djinda 3ème étage, Pikine-Ouest, Dakar, Senegal
Telephone : +221 776509046
E-mail : secretariat@ncdsenegal.org
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