About WAPCA
Our Mission
To safeguard the future of endangered primates and their habitats in West Africa through a sustainable One Plan Approach to species conservation:
The development of management strategies and conservation actions by all responsible parties for all populations of a species, whether inside or outside their natural range.
DISCOVER, PROTECT, REINFORCE, CONNECT
WAPCA's Founder
West African Primate Conservation Action (WAPCA) was founded in 2001 by Heidelberg Zoo, Germany. In 2007 it was established as a local Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) in Ghana, which Heidelberg Zoo continues to manage.
WAPCA works towards the conservation and protection of:
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the Critically Endangered Roloway monkey (Cercopithecus roloway) and Miss Waldron’s colobus (Procolobus waldroni)
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the Endangered white-naped mangabey (Cercocebus lunulatus)
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the Critically Endangered white-thighed black and white colobus (Colobus vellerosus)
These species are categorised according to the Red List of Threatened Species published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
Our vision is to engage, empower and inspire people to create a sustainable country where both animals and humans can thrive.
Where is WAPCA?
WAPCA is based in Accra, the capital of Ghana. However, our work is carried out across several Ghanaian regions, the south-easternmost point of Côte d’Ivoire, and we also have an office in the UK.
What we Do
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Discover – researching endangered primates to understand their numbers, distribution, and threats.
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Protect – conserving wild populations and their forests by working with local communities and partners.
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Reinforce – maintaining a secure population of primates to support education and future conservation efforts.
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Connect – engaging people with nature and restoring forests to bring isolated primate groups back together.
Please explore our website to discover more WAPCA activities and see how you can get involved!