ARCOS Mission
The mission of ARCOS is to enhance biodiversity conservation and sustainable use of natural resources of the Albertine Rift region through the promotion of collaborative conservation action, awareness raising and biodiversity information exchange in region.
Objectives
The objectives of ARCOS are:
To enhance the knowledge on biodiversity and natural resources of the Albertine Rift region;
To promote training, capacity building, regional collaboration and exchange for better conservation action;
To work for the conservation and protection of key biodiversity features of the region for the regional ecosystem integrity and future generations;
To promote awareness raising and conservation action for better sustainable use of fragile natural resources in the region.
Activities
ARCOS objectives are achieved through the following activities:
Monitoring, compilation and analysis of biodiversity information of the region
Development of a regional biodiversity information centre
Building of regional skills through training, advice and experience exchange
Producing educational materials and lobbying documents
Producing and disseminating a regional newsletter
Supporting conservation actions targeting key biodiversity features of the region
Encouraging and stimulating community-based initiatives which consider the sustainable use of natural resources
Liaising and collaborating with other institutions, organisations and community groups involved in the region to ensure better co-ordination on regional issues, joint efforts and avoid duplication
Building solid regional network for expertise and exchange on biodiversity conservation in the region
Communicating regional biodiversity issues of the Albertine Rift to external audience.