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“… essential reading for anyone interested in conservation, African history, and the human spirit. It is a moving portrait of a park that continues to inspire global efforts in environmental stewardship, even under the most difficult circumstances.”<\/em> — Ninu Ninu<\/strong><\/p>\n

“This book is a reminder of the park’s value both in local terms and on a global scale, and why the fight to protect it must continue.”<\/em> —Outdoor Photography<\/strong><\/p>\n

Virunga National Park, the green lung in the eastern DR Congo, is Africa’s oldest nature reserve. The park is breathtakingly beautiful and offers an unparalleled diversity of ecosystems—from active volcanoes to tropical rain forests, from the glaciers of the Rwenzori peaks to the savannas of Rwindi. It is home to an exceptional array of wildlife, including the world’s last mountain gorillas. Thanks to these unique features, Virunga is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. This publication, written by around 40 experts, explores the complex history of this Congolese gem. It sheds light on those who have dedicated themselves to its preservation since 1925, as well as the current teams fighting to address the countless environmental and social challenges in a region plagued by conflict, poverty, and humanitarian crises. Through their efforts, the park has become a catalyst for development and stabilization of the entire region. The book invites us on a fascinating journey where resilience and innovation serve the park and surrounding communities, continuing to shape the legend of Virunga.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Virunga National Park, the green lung in the eastern DR Congo, is Africa’s oldest nature reserve. This publication, written by around forty experts, explores the complex history of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
Introduction
\nPreamble
\nM. LANGUY & E. DE MERODE
\n 1 — Overview of Virunga National Park
\nM. LANGUY
\nA century of history
\n2 — The birth of the Park (1925–1960)
\nP. VAN SCHUYLENBERGH
\n3 — The life in the Park (1925-1960)
\nJ. VERSCHUREN
\n4 — The new start (1960–1991)
\nJ. VERSCHUREN & S. MANKOTO MA MBAELELE
\n5 — The transition years (1992–2005)
\nJ. KALPERS & N. MUSHENZI
\n6 — The new challenges (2005–2025)
\nE. DE MERODE, F.X. DE DONNEA & R. MUGARUKA
\n7 — Prestige and fame
\nF. HENRARD & P. VAN SCHUYLENBERGH
\n100 years of dynamics
\n­ 8 — The volcanoes
\nD. TEDESCO, G. BOUDOIRE, P.Y. BURGI, J. DURIEUX,
\nP. MACUMU, G. MAVONGA & O. MUNGUIKO
\n9 — The habitats
\nS. DESBUREAUX, F. LANATA, M. LANGUY,
\nL. PARKER & J. DE DIEU WATHAUT
\n10 — The wildlife
\nS. DESBUREAUX, J. KATUTU, M. LANGUY, L. PARKER,
\nA.R. SHENGERI & J. DE DIEU WATHAUT
\n11 — Lake Edward
\nF. HENRARD, M. BAGURUBUMWE & G. SIVANZA
\n12 — Institution and governance
\nJ.P. D’HUART, N. BAGURUBUMWE, S. BAKINAHE,
\nF. HENRARD, J. KALPERS, R. LAIME,
\nE. NGENDE & F. SARACCO
\n13 — Transboundary dimension
\nJ.P. D’HUART, M. BAGURUBUMWE, A. LANJOUW,
\nR. MUGARUKA, M. NSUBUGA & L. PARKER
\nChallenges and perspectives
\n14 — Social and environmental justice
\nE. BALOLE, J. GABRIEL & F. HENRARD
\n15 — Security and peace
\nF. HENRARD, L. MUNYANTWARI & E. NGENDE
\n16 — Boundaries and respect of limits
\nM. BAGURUBUMWE, J.P. D’HUART, F. HENRARD,
\nL.K. MUBALAMA & L. MUNYANTWARI
\n17 — The Virunga Alliance
\nIntroduction
\nE. DE MERODE
\nTourism
\nJ. WILLIAMS, V. HARAKANDI, F. HENRARD & P. LIGOLI
\nEnergy
\nJ. GABRIEL, E. BALOLE, J. DUHA & F. HENRARD
\nEntrepreneurship
\nV. WEINAND, A. HAMULI & F. HENRARD
\nAgriculture
\nB. ALARD, M. KAMBALE BARAKA & F. HENRARD
\nImpact
\nE. BALOLE, F. HENRARD & M. VERPOORTEN
\nConclusion
\n18 — One hundred years of effort and pride
\nE. DE MERODE, M. BAGURUBUMWE, E. BALOLE,
\nJ.P. D’HUART, F. HENRARD & M. LANGUY
\nAppendix
\nAppendix Acronyms
\nAppendix Statement of limits
\nAppendix ­List of senior managers
\nAppendix List of mammals
\n Appendix List of birds
\nAppendix Authors’ biographies
\nAppendix Bibliography
\n Acknowledgements
\nPhoto credits<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":56584,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":""},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[21062],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-56583","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-natural-world","7":"author-edited-by-emmanuel-de-merode","8":"author-edited-by-frederic-henrard","9":"author-edited-by-jean-pierre-dhuart","10":"publisher-lannoo-publishers","12":"first","13":"instock","14":"shipping-taxable","15":"purchasable","16":"product-type-simple"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nVirunga - ACC Art Books UK<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Title: Virunga, Pages: 352 Pages, Publish Date: 8th May 2025, Author: Edited by Emmanuel de Merode, Edited by Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Henrard, Edited by Jean-Pierre d'Huart, ISBN: 9789020900002. 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SHENGERI & J. DE DIEU WATHAUT 11 — Lake Edward F. HENRARD, M. BAGURUBUMWE & G. SIVANZA 12 — Institution and governance J.P. D’HUART, N. BAGURUBUMWE, S. BAKINAHE, F. HENRARD, J. KALPERS, R. LAIME, E. NGENDE & F. SARACCO 13 — Transboundary dimension J.P. D’HUART, M. BAGURUBUMWE, A. LANJOUW, R. MUGARUKA, M. NSUBUGA & L. PARKER Challenges and perspectives 14 — Social and environmental justice E. BALOLE, J. GABRIEL & F. HENRARD 15 — Security and peace F. HENRARD, L. MUNYANTWARI & E. NGENDE 16 — Boundaries and respect of limits M. BAGURUBUMWE, J.P. D’HUART, F. HENRARD, L.K. MUBALAMA & L. MUNYANTWARI 17 — The Virunga Alliance Introduction E. DE MERODE Tourism J. WILLIAMS, V. HARAKANDI, F. HENRARD & P. LIGOLI Energy J. GABRIEL, E. BALOLE, J. DUHA & F. HENRARD Entrepreneurship V. WEINAND, A. HAMULI & F. HENRARD Agriculture B. ALARD, M. KAMBALE BARAKA & F. HENRARD Impact E. BALOLE, F. HENRARD & M. VERPOORTEN Conclusion 18 — One hundred years of effort and pride E. DE MERODE, M. BAGURUBUMWE, E. 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