“Unless we equal that, this park won’t survive.” Owing to the region’s chronic instability, a mere one-tenth of Virunga is accessible to visitors—and really only half of that could be ...

The rampant overuse of pesticides and fertilizers in the fertile volcanic region of the Virunga Mountains is causing significant environmental concerns, contributing to soil degradation and ...

By Fergus O’Leary SimpsonJoel MasselinkLara Collart The resurgence of the M23 (March 23 movement) rebel group has once again ...

Saint Petersburg - The committee overseeing World Heritage Sites yesterday cautioned that petroleum exploration in Virunga National Park could cause serious harm and should be halted. WWF, the ...

Washington DC: Biodiversity Support Program. Kalpers, J. and A. Lanjouw. 1998. Potential for the creation of a Peace Park in the Virunga Volcano Region. Cahiers d’Ethologie Fondamentale et Appliquee, ...

Park authorities have been assisting ranger families, but the conflict and economic instability leaves them vulnerable ...

Authorities say a boat carrying people fleeing the ongoing rebel advance in eastern Congo has capsized and that 22 people have been killed.

The rampant overuse of pesticides and fertilizers in the fertile volcanic region of the Virunga Mountains is causing significant environmental concerns, contributing to soil degradation and ...

The boat was carrying people from Vitshumbi on the southern shore of Lake Edward towards Virunga National Park ... near Burundi. The region is rich in gold and coltan, a key mineral for the ...