Preserving and promoting the biodiversity of Cameroon and Congo Basin for future generations

  • Tribute to Prof Aloys-Bernard Nkongmeneck - Hommage au Prof Bernard-Aloys Nkongmeneck

  • protect the biodiversity of Cameroon and the Congo basin

  • Collection and conservation of various specimens ...

  • Ethnobotany, phytotherapy and phyto-pathology research fields ...

  • Mushrooms

  • Liana, fruits, orchids,seeds ...

  • Bones, skeletons, feathers ...

  • Inauguration nouveau siège du MEM

The Millennium Ecological Museum (MEM) goal is to protect the biodiversity of Cameroon and the Congo basin for future generations through the collection and conservation of various specimens: plants, animals, minerals. It is the first natural history museum in Cameroon and Central Africa. It's a project led by prof. Bernard Nkongmeneck and professional researchers who came together to preserve Africa biodiversity. The impact of the museum is timeless. The success of the museum will inspire Africans and create awareness on climate change.

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Tribute to Prof Aloys-Bernard Nkongmeneck - Hommage au Prof Bernard-Aloys Nkongmeneck

Tribute to Prof Aloys-Bernard Nkongmeneck who passed away on March 24, 2017 in Bologna (Italy)

"I've spent my life fighting climate change by promoting and preserving the biodiversity of Cameroon and Congo Basin for future generations." (Prof Bernard-Aloys Nkongmeneck)

Please leave your tributes/condolences here. Thank you.


Hommage au Prof Bernard-Aloys Nkongmeneck qui a été rappellé au Seigneur le 24 mars 2017 à Bologne (Italie)

"Toute ma vie aura été consacrée à la conservation de la biodiversité du Cameroun et du bassin du Congo pour empêcher les changements climatiques et préserver les générations futures." (Prof Bernard-Aloys Nkongmeneck)
 
Prière de laisser vos témoignages/condoléances sur cette page. Merci

Program - Biography

MEM has been recognized as a Museum of Natural History by the Ministry

Ministerial Decision n° oo2/MINAC/SG/DAJ/CER of 05 january 2017 granting authorization to open the Millennium Ecological Museum Ethnographic Museum under the name "Museum of Natural History".

Picture collections of wildlife

The MEM is building picture collections of wildlife and natural ecosystems of Cameroon and Congo Basin to be share with partners.

Climatic change project

Mem staff started the sensitization of local people in the region where the Centre is located on the destruction of the forest ecosystem, to product charcoal to prevent climate change.

New complex

The Campaign Support MEM aims to raise USD $5,000 ( adding to $20,000 already raised locally) to expand the current museum by building a new complex (4000 sq meter) with exhibition rooms, research lab, teaching space and souvenir shop.