GRAND MAKA YOP CONSERVATION PROJECT
Restoring Senegal’s biodiversity and improving livelihoods by creating the premier Big 5 wildlife reserve in West Africa
What we do
At Lion Rouge, we are fighting climate change while building resilient ecosystems and communities. Our work in biodiversity protection, reforestation, and local empowerment addresses both environmental and economic challenges head-on.
- Biodiversity: We protect fragile habitats and restore endangered species one ecosystem at a time.
- Reforestation: Our initiatives plant thousands of native trees, capturing CO₂e while revitalizing soil health.
- Empowerment: By training and employing local communities, we turn challenges into sustainable opportunities.
With multiple new projects in development, we are accelerating our contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) from poverty reduction to land preservation. Every initiative is designed to be scalable, replicable, and transparent, ensuring lasting change.
Our Projects
We are ecosystem architects, restoring Senegal’s natural heritage through innovative Nature-Based Solutions.
From green spaces to wildlife conservation, we’re rewriting Africa’s sustainability story
Because communities drive our impact, we partner side-by-side to rise above every environmental challenge as one
What makes us different
Lion Rouge puts communities at the heart of its mission.
We champion lasting impact through community-driven development. Our initiatives:
- Guarantee access to basic social services
- Share benefits equitably with local communities
- Improve access to clean water
- Promote agroforestry and sustainable land use
- Generate local employment opportunities
- Fund scholarships and education programs to nurture Senegal’s next generation of conservation leaders
Looking ahead, our dedicated ranger school will train future guardians of Senegal’s natural heritage equipping them with the skills to protect ecosystems for generations to come.
Every decision is guided by local knowledge and community needs, ensuring culturally relevant and scalable solutions.
Accountable & Impact-Focused
Our projects meet the highest environmental and social standards, certified under the Ecosystem Restoration Standard. Rigorous independent monitoring guarantees transparency and measurable results.