The Moanda Mangrove Marine Park, located in the Democratic Republic of Congo, is an ecological treasure of major importance. Established as a park since May 2, 1992 and designated a protected area on January 18, 1996 with the designation of the site as a Ramsar zone, it is the result of measures aimed at preserving its unique ecosystem. However, despite these initiatives, the Moanda mangroves continue to face threats from both human and climatic sources.

Context and Problem

The anthropogenic threats weighing on this park include the traditional activities of the local population, centered mainly on the exploitation of mangroves. These activities include fishing, harvesting timber and other resources essential to their livelihood. At the same time, climate change accentuates these pressures by altering the natural balance of the ecosystem.

The resilience solutions proposed by various organizations aim to convince the local population to diversify their livelihoods outside of the mangroves. However, it is crucial to understand the extent to which these solutions are accepted and whether they actually contribute to mitigating threats to mangroves and improving the quality of life of local populations.

Objectives of the Study

The overall objective of this ambitious study is to contribute to the survival and protection of the Moanda mangroves. More specifically, the research aims to :

Analyze the anthropogenic and climatic pressures affecting the mangroves of Moanda and their impact on their extent and biodiversity.

Analyze the anthropogenic and climatic pressures affecting the mangroves of Moanda and their impact on their extent and biodiversity.

Evaluate the level of satisfaction of local populations with the palliative resilience measures proposed by protection organizations, with the aim of encouraging them to abandon their activities in the mangroves.

Methodology

To achieve these objectives, a plural methodology was designed, emphasizing literature review, watershed characterization, household surveys and institutional surveys.

These in-depth analyzes will highlight several significant results, including :

A substantial correlation between the activities of local populations in the mangroves and their dissatisfaction with palliative resilience measures.

A close link between the lack of collaboration of local populations with protection organizations and the increase in their activities in the Moanda Mangrove Marine Park.

Conclusion

It clearly appears that the anthropogenic activities of local populations remain a serious threat to the biodiversity of mangroves, alongside climatic and industrial causes. Identifying and understanding these threats is crucial to guide conservation actions and foster fruitful collaboration between local populations and the various stakeholders involved in preserving this natural treasure.

By aiming to balance the needs of local populations with conservation imperatives, this study offers valuable insight into the opportunities and challenges for the preservation of the Moanda mangroves, and suggests avenues for sustainable interventions aimed at guaranteeing the sustainability of this ecosystem. vital.