Conservation Society Of Sierra Leone Cssl

Conservation Society of Sierra Lone (CSSL) is a national non-governmental, non-profit organisation with technical expertise in the conservation and wise use of Sierra Leone’s natural resources. The Society provides policy advice, undertakes environmental education, facilitates learning and advocacy about good conservation practices, implements conservation and sustainable livelihoods projects and facilitates biodiversity research. CSSL was established in 1986. It is a membership based organisation open to the general public and includes members from many different backgrounds. CSSL has an important role to play in Sierra Leone’s national development. The country is heavily dependent on its natural resources to achieve development. Mineral extraction and agriculture are the main economic drivers. In addition, the majority of the population depend on fuel wood for their energy needs and subsistence agriculture, bush-meat and fishing for food security. Therefore, the challenge is huge; and the need for an ecologically sensitive development is immediate and dire. The Society works in collaboration with a number of different partners both in country and internationally to deliver its programmes and broadcast its message. The Society’s partnerships include grassroots community-based groups, other NGOs, schools, government agencies, academic institutions and international conservation and sustainable development organisations.