About the Mpingo Conservation & Development Initiative : Partner Organisations

Fauna & Flora International

Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s oldest international conservation charity, with over 150 field-based projects in more than 40 countries. Conserving threatened species and ecosystems is FFI’s fundamental mission, but the organisation believes this can only be done by taking account of the livelihoods of those rural people who depend on the species and ecosystems for their survival. Mpingo is one of the species highlighted by the award-winning Global Trees Campaign, a joint initiative between FFI and UNEP-WCMC. Mpingo is a particular focus of FFI's Soundwood Programme, which since 1992 has been working to raise awareness about the use of tropical hardwood timbers in the manufacture of musical instruments, and advocating sustainable use in the industry. We also have a strong link with FFI’s Communities, Livelihoods and Governance programme which were our direct partners in the Darwin Initiative grant.

The Environment Africa Trust

The Environment Africa Trust (EAT) is our other main UK partner. Its mission is to support organisations working in Sub-Saharan Africa that encourage sound environmental management and biodiversity conservation through a strong community economic development focus to achieve sustainable livelihoods. EAT are the lead organisation behind the Sound & Fair campaign.

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