About Company

The Conservation Society of Sierra Leone (CSSL) is one of the country’s leading environmental non-governmental organizations. Founded in 1986, it focuses on protecting biodiversity and promoting sustainable use of natural resources across Sierra Leone.

 Mission & Vision

• Mission: To conserve Sierra Leone’s biodiversity while improving the livelihoods of local communities.
• Vision: A country where nature is protected and people live in harmony with the environment.

Key Areas of Work

CSSL operates in several important sectors:

1. Biodiversity Conservation

• Protection of endangered species
• Conservation of forests, wetlands, and coastal ecosystems
• Important work in areas like Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary surroundings and other protected sites

2. Climate Change & Environment

• Climate change awareness campaigns
• Promoting sustainable land use and forest protection
• Supporting communities to adapt to climate change

3. Community Development

• Working with rural communities on sustainable livelihoods
• Promoting eco-friendly farming and fishing
• Environmental education at the community level

4. Research & Advocacy

• Conducting environmental research
• Influencing national environmental policies
• Advocacy for conservation laws and protected areas