Senegal - Overview

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Please note that this country profile has been prepared by the Secretariat on the basis of information provided in the NBSAP and national reports, but has not been reviewed by the Party concerned.

Status and Trends of Biodiversity

Overview

At present, Senegal’s wild fauna can only be found in national parks and reserves. The Niokolo Koba National Park alone holds 330 species of birds, 80 species of mammals, 60 species of fish, 36 species of reptiles, and 2 species of amphibians. In total, 10% of the country’s territory is currently under protection. The Senegal River Delta, another highly interesting site with respect to biodiversity, is the only ecosystem affected by invasive alien species issues... More »

National Biodiversity Strategy Action Plan

Major features of National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan

The strategy comprises four major objectives, which are (1) the conservation of biodiversity in high density sites, (2) the integration of the conservation of biodiversity in programmes and activities related to production, (3) the fair sharing of roles, responsibilities and benefits in regard to biodiversity management, and (4) the education and awareness raising of all stakeholders concerning the importance of biodiversity and the need to conserve its components... More »

Implementation of the Convention

Measures Taken to Achieve the 2010 Target

The Strategic document for the Reduction of Poverty comprises several actions that are relevant to the achievement of the 2010 target, such as the improvement of rural and urban situations, as well as food security. The Third National Report mentions the need to: diversify agriculture resources; combat bush fires, desertification and soil degradation; preserve and adequately manage forests; combat pollution and invasive species; develop ecotourism; and share roles, responsibilities and benefits... More »

Initiatives in Protected Areas

Senegal is committed to increasing from 10 to 12 the percentage of protected areas in the country by 2010. The Third National Report mentions that Senegal is considering adding two marine protected areas every year. In order to have better management of protected areas, the peripheral zones are integrated into socio-economic planning programmes regarding indigenous populations... More »

Initiatives for Article 8(j)

The transfer of responsibility to local levels has increased the population’s sense of responsibility regarding environmental management. The creation of community parks and reserves and the establishment of a legal and institutional framework encouraging the full expression of local competences constitute examples of intervention strategies that support local governance... More »

National Contacts

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Convention on Biological Diversity

M. Soulèye Ndiaye	CBD Primary NFP
S.E. M. Amadou Diallo	CBD Secondary NFP
Institut des Sciences de l'Environnement - Université de Dakar	CHM NFP
Mr. Samuel Dieme	ICNP ABS NFP
M. Ibrahima Gueye	GSPC NFP
M. Ousmane Kane	Protected Areas NFP

Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety

Dr. Lamine Kane

Cartagena Protocol Primary NFP, BCH NFP