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Virunga National Park, the green lung in the eastern DR Congo, is Africa's oldest nature reserve. This publication, written by around forty experts, explores the complex history of this UNESCO World Heritage site. "... essential reading for anyone interested in conservation, African history, and the human spirit. It is a moving portrait of a park that continues to inspire global efforts in environmental stewardship, even under the most difficult circumstances." — Ninu Ninu "This book is a reminder of the park’s value both in local terms and on a global scale, and why the fight to protect it must continue." —Outdoor Photography Virunga National Park, the green lung in the eastern DR Congo, is Africa's oldest nature reserve. The park is breathtakingly beautiful and offers an unparalleled diversity of ecosystems—from active volcanoes to tropical rain forests, from the glaciers of the Rwenzori peaks to the savannas of Rwindi. It is home to an exceptional array of wildlife, including the world’s last mountain gorillas. Thanks to these unique features, Virunga is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. This publication, written by around 40 experts, explores the complex history of this Congolese gem. It sheds light on those who have dedicated themselves to its preservation since 1925, as well as the current teams fighting to address the countless environmental and social challenges in a region plagued by conflict, poverty, and humanitarian crises. Through their efforts, the park has become a catalyst for development and stabilization of the entire region. The book invites us on a fascinating journey where resilience and innovation serve the park and surrounding communities, continuing to shape the legend of Virunga.
Virunga National Park, the green lung in the eastern DR Congo, is Africa's oldest nature reserve. This publication, written by around forty experts, explores the complex history of this UNESCO World Heritage site. "... essential reading for anyone interested in conservation, African history, and the human spirit. It is a moving portrait of a park that continues to inspire global efforts in environmental stewardship, even under the most difficult circumstances." — Ninu Ninu "This book is a reminder of the park’s value both in local terms and on a global scale, and why the fight to protect it must continue." —Outdoor Photography Virunga National Park, the green lung in the eastern DR Congo, is Africa's oldest nature reserve. The park is breathtakingly beautiful and offers an unparalleled diversity of ecosystems—from active volcanoes to tropical rain forests, from the glaciers of the Rwenzori peaks to the savannas of Rwindi. It is home to an exceptional array of wildlife, including the world’s last mountain gorillas. Thanks to these unique features, Virunga is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. This publication, written by around 40 experts, explores the complex history of this Congolese gem. It sheds light on those who have dedicated themselves to its preservation since 1925, as well as the current teams fighting to address the countless environmental and social challenges in a region plagued by conflict, poverty, and humanitarian crises. Through their efforts, the park has become a catalyst for development and stabilization of the entire region. The book invites us on a fascinating journey where resilience and innovation serve the park and surrounding communities, continuing to shape the legend of Virunga.
StumpelHet Virunga Nationaal Park, de groene long in het oosten van de DR Congo, is het oudste natuurpark van Afrika. Het park is adembenemend mooi en biedt een onge¿venaarde diversiteit aan ecosystemen - van actieve vulkanen tot tropische regenwouden, van de gletsjers van de Rwenzori-toppen tot de savannes van Rwindi. Het herbergt een uitzonderlijke fauna, waaronder de laatste berggorilla\'s ter wereld. Dankzij deze unieke kenmerken staat Virunga op de UNESCO Werelderfgoedlijst. Deze uitgave, geschreven door een veertigtal experts, beschrijft de complexe geschiedenis van dit Congolese juweel. Het boek werpt een licht op iedereen die zich inzet voor het behoud van het park, van 1925 tot nu. Het biedt ook inzicht in de vele sociale en milieu-uitdagingen in een regio die te maken heeft met conflicten, armoede en humanitaire tragedies. Dankzij hun werk wordt het park een hefboom voor ontwikkeling en stabilisatie van de hele regio. Het boek nodigt ons uit op een fascinerende reis, waarin veerkracht en innovatie ten dienste staan van het park en de omliggende gemeenschappen, en zo de legende van Virunga blijven vormgeven.
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