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.
"""Written by nearly 40 experts, it chronicles Virunga’s layered history—from prehistoric human settlement to modern-day challenges. It honors the bravery of those who have worked to protect the park since 1925, especially the rangers and conservationists who risk their lives amid regional conflict, poverty, and political instability.""- ""As Virunga enters its second century, the publication looks forward with purpose. Ongoing projects in education, clean energy, community-based conservation, ecotourism, and reforestation illustrate how the Virunga Alliance is shaping a sustainable and inclusive future.""-""Virunga: 100 Years of an Outstanding Park, published by Lannoo Publishers, is 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
"""Virunga, released to mark the national park’s 100th anniversary, celebrates Virunga’s exceptional natural heritage and pays tribute to those who work tirelessly to protect it.""""Spanning 350 pages, the book features numerous detailed maps and a wealth of photographs documenting the landscapes, wildlife and people of Virunga through the decades.""""At the heart of this book are the men and women who risk their lives daily to protect Virunga.""""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
"... 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
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.
- | Author: Emmanuel de Merode, Jean-Pierre d'Huart, Frederic Henrard
- | Publisher: Lannoo Publishers
- | Publication Date: May 08, 2025
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- | Binding: Hardback
- | ISBN-13: 9789020900002
- | ISBN-10: 9020900005
