Project launch: a strong commitment to Aquatic Warbler conservation in Djoudj national bird park, Senegal
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AWOM
On May 9, 2025, the Senegalese Djoudj National Bird Park hosted the launch of the LIFE AWOM project (Aquatic Warbler on the Move), dedicated to the conservation of the Aquatic Warbler, a globally threatened migratory bird species.
This ambitious initiative, implemented in Senegal by Wetlands International Africa – West Africa and Gulf of Guinea (WIACO), in partnership with the National Parks Directorate (DPN) and the local communities of Débi and Tiguet, aims to restore critical habitats and strengthen conservation efforts at national level.
This high-profile event brought together many national and local stakeholders: Sub-prefect of Ross Béthio, Director of Wetlands International Africa, park management authorities, representatives of Débi and Tiguet communities, and several technical and scientific partners. The Executive Director of Wetlands International Africa, Mr. Ibrahima THIAM, praised the commitment of local communities and the active collaboration of national institutions: “By protecting the Aquatic Warbler’s wintering sites, we are contributing to the preservation of a global natural heritage. It is also a chance for communities to restore functional ecosystems, which are sources of resilience and livelihoods.”