Christine Lain

In the heart of the #DR-Congo, #Upemba National Park is a #ForgottenPark that was once rich in megafauna. However in recent years due to illegal mining and poaching, much of its biodiversity has plummeted. Elephants, zebras, and im…lnkd.in/euybbvwF lnkd.in/e-_vrMtV

Commemorating #worldenvironmentday2023, we present a Upemba story, "Restoring the Wild" a film by ReWild Africa, co-directed by Carter Kirilenko & Justin Sullivan. The film created and produced last year in Upemba is the beginning…lnkd.in/gihNrdcj upembafilm.com

Couldn't be more proud to share this exceptional news and so deserved recognition for the amazing & tireless work @OlivierNdoole has done for the protection of the #environment in #DRC #Virunga and local communities. He has been vi…lnkd.in/eKFkar5X lnkd.in/eE7A3Sgc

Happy International Day of #Forest! We commemorate our #Upemba #Miombo woodlands, the 'Forgotten’ African dryland forests #DRC. And too often missing from from the global discourse on climate change and biodiversity. These dry forests and woodlands form a…lnkd.in/gbiavAEf

Dans le dictionnaire français, « protéger » signifie « Défendre contre toute atteinte, arrêter ce qui peut nuire ». Or les méthodes de pêche traînant sur les fonds marins sont non seulement fortement émettrices de CO2 mais les filets de pêche lestés et tr…lnkd.in/e__fMnXf

Today is #InternationalWomensDay never felt the urge to raise my voice until now... 15 years working in #conservation in #DRC have taught me a lot, but it is only very recently that I learned what #mansplain is. To all #women #girls in conservation: keep…lnkd.in/eRqTfUbh

This moment was also a moment to turn the page and start again with and for the communities. A real turning point for #Upemba. The expectations and challenges are enormous and no one can meet them alone, it is together that we can make a difference. lnkd.in/eDw5FXsr

From some of the most committed people I know, with an impressive work ethos fighting wildlife crime. lnkd.in/euZrpD5T

Great read from @EddySamson #Upemba's digital communication officer. Did you know that "#Pangolins are generally nocturnal animals, sometimes terrestrial, sometimes arboreal depending on the species. They are neither particularly quick nor agile because t…lnkd.in/dfeGuX9t

Yesterday it was a sad day for #Upemba National Park and our #ranger family. We lost one of ours due to sickness. Mutomkole Sokombi died in the early morning at the nearby health center. Rest In Peace My Valiant. lnkd.in/dcrdvB75

Yesterday Virunga lost two environmental defenders. A ranger was killed in an ambush and one of Virunga unsung heroes died in Vitshumbi. Daniel Machozi risked his life for many years to protect Virunga. He will be greatly missed. "Our brother, best frie…lnkd.in/dcrcVJ3C

L'UE est prête à tout pour protéger les intérêts d’une caste d’industriels sans foi ni loi, à l’impact démesuré et aux pratiques destructrices. L’UE a des moyens de rétorsion contre l’Afrique que nous devons compenser par notre MOBILISATION MASSIVE ET CIT…lnkd.in/d3r-kWyM

Today it is January 31, International Zebra Day! #Upemba @IccnRdc wishes everyone a Happy Zebra Day! 🦓 #zebra #animal #animals #DRC #Conservation @AlainOmari Photo crédit: @LeonardPongo lnkd.in/dP_q8mdQ

A beautiful journey that started a few years ago. So proud to see the work that this wonder team has been putting in place. Can't wait to see the final film and get inspired. @liliroem @tomlaffay lnkd.in/dJ3U8gpF

Internship!!! If you are a young, dynamic communication and social media expert and want to help us tell the story of rediscovery of a Forgotten National Park in the heart of the Congo 🇨🇩 Join us in this amazing and challenging journey. You must be bil…lnkd.in/djz4_Wud

Couldn't agree more, of the over 60 protected areas and reserves in DRC not more than 10 have been receiving some kind of support. Even some of the biggest national parks in DRC remain undocumented and unexplored. So much more to discover in terms of biod…lnkd.in/d29FNiD5

#Virunga lost two more #rangers Local civil society has been raising awareness among the youth that killing your brothers & sisters has no sense. They are sacrificing their lives for all of us, for the protection of our natural heritage, Virunga #senseles…lnkd.in/dzHYg94v

2022 was a challenging year, full of unique experiences that took us out of our comfort zone. We would not have been able to navigate through without the support of our #DRC board & @IccnRdc #rangers. From our board, we wish you all a Happy Festive Season…lnkd.in/d5an2i_X

Great opportunity - if I was free I would certainly try to join the EAGLE Network! The EAGLE network is looking for committed volunteers, to train them and develop their activism. RECRUITMENT OF "SUPER" VOLUNTEERS JOIN US ON THE FRONTLINES IN THE FIGHT…lnkd.in/d4nBG4dK

"All over the world, and to this day, women and girls are denied agency in environmental decision-making, they are locked out of key environmental forums, hidden from policy mechanisms, denied access to leadership opportunities, an…lnkd.in/e7yJbQtJ lnkd.in/ezZm8ub8