Founded in 2006, the millennium ecological museum is located in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
VISION
Our vision is to preserve the biodiversity of Cameroon and the Congo basin for future generation
MISSION
Our mission is to develop a multi-disciplinary research program for the preservation of biodiversity of Cameroon and the Congo basin.
KEY FACTS
1000 plants - 400 animals (full or parts) - 1000 books and research papers
500 visiting researchers/students - 10 projects with OMS, CARPE/UICN, IRD, UNESCO, Ruffort grant, Planete Urgence – 600 visitors.
THE MUSEUM
> Wildlife specimen collection (plants, ani-mals, rocks)> Bones, skeletons, feathers
> Animal moldings (full or partial)> Insects> Liana, fruits, roots, mushrooms, orchids,seeds
CORE ACTIVITIES
COMPETENCIES & EXPERTISE
> Wildlife sample identification
> Wildlife supply for research lab
> Environmental assessment studies
> Forestry certification, inventory andmanagement
> Ecotourism> Production of TV wildlife documentary
> Phytopathology
The MEM is building picture collections of wildlife and natural ecosystems of Cameroon and Congo Basin to be share with partners.