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Given the constant threat of violence, Emmanuel de Merode, Chief Park Warden, Virunga National Park, is inspirational, with his uncompromising commitment to conservation and the protection of the Virunga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and all of the species that call it home.
That risk became all too real when he was ambushed on the Rumangabo Road outside Goma (see our earlier posts when we were there) and shot multiple times.
Our thoughts and best wishes are with him as he thankfully makes a speedy and complete recovery.
An anthropologist, Emmanuel de Merode has been Chief Warden of Virunga National Park since 2008 when he was appointed by the Congolese government. He has stood in brave defense of the park against those who seek to pillage it for oil or poach the threatened animals who live there. It is unknown at this time who shot him.
Emmanuel has also led the fight against bushmeat, forest destruction, and encouraged the use of sustainable energy. Virunga National Park is home to many of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas, as well as a large population of other animals, including hippopotamuses and elephants. “Virunga,” is a documentary about the brave protectors of Virunga National Park. Emmanuel is featured in the film, along with the park rangers who carry out this important but dangerous work.
We look forward to working with these brave rangers as well as the community that borders the park.
Given the constant threat of violence, Emmanuel de Merode, Chief Park Warden, Virunga National Park, is inspirational, with his uncompromising commitment to conservation and the protection of the Virunga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and all of the species that call it home.
That risk became all too real when he was ambushed on the Rumangabo Road outside Goma (see our earlier posts when we were there) and shot multiple times.
Our thoughts and best wishes are with him as he thankfully makes a speedy and complete recovery.
An anthropologist, Emmanuel de Merode has been Chief Warden of Virunga National Park since 2008 when he was appointed by the Congolese government. He has stood in brave defense of the park against those who seek to pillage it for oil or poach the threatened animals who live there. It is unknown at this time who shot him.
Emmanuel has also led the fight against bushmeat, forest destruction, and encouraged the use of sustainable energy. Virunga National Park is home to many of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas, as well as a large population of other animals, including hippopotamuses and elephants. “Virunga,” is a documentary about the brave protectors of Virunga National Park. Emmanuel is featured in the film, along with the park rangers who carry out this important but dangerous work.
We look forward to working with these brave rangers as well as the community that borders the park.
click below to see the film...
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