Country/Region: South Sudan
Partner: African Parks Network
The Boma-Badingilo Landscape in South Sudan is an integral part of the greater Boma-Badingilo-Jonglei-Omo Ecosystem, spanning nearly 150’000 km2 in total, constituting one of the largest intact wilderness areas of conservation interest in Africa. It hosts a number of endangered species, including one of the last strongholds of Northern lions and Nubian giraffes, as well as viable populations of leopard, cheetah, elephant, and African wild dogs.
However, this landscape and its wildlife are under huge pressure from poaching, bushmeat hunting, unsustainable collection of natural resources, and human developments. Wildlife populations have seen enormous declines in the past 40 years. Immediate and effective interventions are necessary to preserve and restore the wildlife living in this beautiful landscape. In August 2022, African Parks signed a 10-year renewable agreement with the Government of South Sudan to undertake the management of both Boma and Badingilo National Parks.
Fondation Segré’s funding in 2022 helped set up a temporary base in Juba, develop crucial infrastructure in Badingilo National Park, provide necessary vehicles for staff transportation, and implement aerial surveillance.
In 2023, our new contribution will focus on establishing well-trained and organized Ranger teams. This includes completing the initial Basic Field Ranger Training and equipping the teams with proper field gear, uniforms, and data logging/communications equipment.
