What is WWF doing?

We are working to improve cooperation between Nigeria and Cameroon for protecting the subspecies



In Cameroon, we contributed to initiatives that led to the establishment of a new sanctuary in the Kagwene Mountains.



WWF is also supporting government efforts to supervise the management of Campo Ma’an National Park in Cameroon and encourage sustainable use of forest resources in its buffer zone.



In Nigeria, the Nigerian Conservation Foundation, a WWF Affiliate, is working with communities in the Cross River National Park.



Future projects will focus on establishing protected corridors of forest habitat that will allow safe movement of gorillas between different groups

WWF's African Great Apes Programme is engaged in a number of conservation measures to ensure the survival of all gorilla populations.In collaboration with the Wildlife Conservation Society and the governments of Nigeria and Cameroon, we are particularly working to strengthen protection and law enforcement for the Cross River gorilla. For example: