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July 31, 2026

VoNat Executive Director Joins IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group

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Voice of Nature (VoNat) is pleased to announce that its Executive Director, Ndimuh Bertrand Shancho, has been admitted as a member of the IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC) Amphibian Specialist Group (ASG) following the approval of his membership application by the ASG Secretariat on 23 July 2026. Read More 

Hidden Treasure of Mount Cameroon:

Meet the Endangered Buea Egg Frog

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When people think of Mount Cameroon, Africa's highest mountain and one of Cameroon's most important Key Biodiversity Areas, they often think of iconic wildlife such as the African Forest Elephant, the Nigeria-Cameroon Chimpanzee, the Mount Cameroon Francolin, Prunus africana, zebrawood, and many other remarkable species. Yet, one of the mountain's most extraordinary treasures often goes unnoticed, its amphibians. Today, we shine the spotlight on one of Mount Cameroon's endemic and threatened amphibians, the Buea Egg Frog (Leptodactylodon bueanus), documented by the Voice of Nature (VoNat) research team and dedicated volunteers during recent field surveys. Read More

“Loss of Wetlands is Loss of Biodiversity and Livelihoods” — VoNat’s Executive Director

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"Every wetland lost is a loss of biodiversity, especially amphibians, clean water, and livelihoods for our communities," said Ndimuh Bertrand Shancho, Executive Director of Voice of Nature (VoNat), during a recent appearance on The Green Hour, Royal TV's flagship environmental programme. Speaking under the theme "Ecosystem Restoration: Restoring Nature, Securing Our Future," Ndimuh called for urgent action to restore Cameroon's degraded ecosystems and strengthen environmental protection. Read More

Community Members Throw Weight Behind VoNat’s Human–Elephant Co-existence Initiative in Mount Cameroon

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Communities on the southwestern flank of the Mount Cameroon landscape have expressed strong support for Voice of Nature (VoNat)'s Agroforestry Buffers and Community Awareness for Human–Elephant Co-existence Initiative, reaffirming their commitment to working with conservation partners to reduce human–elephant conflict through community-led, nature-based solutions. Read More

DOCUMENTARY: A Glimpse into VoNat's Pilot Amphibian Survey in Mount Cameroon
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Voice of Nature's (VoNat) recent amphibian monitoring training and pilot field surveys in the Mount Cameroon Landscape are now featured in a documentary on Impact with Batata. The documentary captures key moments from the training and fieldwork while highlighting the importance of amphibian conservation in one of Africa's biodiversity hotspots. Watch Here


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VoNat depends on donations and grants to proffer solutions to urgent conservation & environmental challenges and to bolster support for forest communities in Cameroon. Donate now to enable us bring back endangered species from the brink of extinction, restore degraded ecosystems and help indigenous communities adapt lives & livelihoods to the changing climate. 

About Us

Voice of Nature (VoNat) is a Cameroon-based, community-led non-profit organization committed to biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. Headquartered in Buea, South West Region of Cameroon, in the Central African subregion, we work to conserve biodiversity, especially amphibians and primates, while restoring forests, soil health, wetlands, and watersheds through community-led action. By strengthening ecosystem resilience and supporting sustainable livelihoods, we help vulnerable communities adapt to climate change and conserve endangered species across Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) in Cameroon. VoNat is an official partner of the Cameroon Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife (MINFOF). 

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Voice of Nature (VoNat)
Old Timers Upper Bokova, Buea, 

South West Region, Cameroon

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