Voice of Nature (VoNat) was honored to host Professor Amaël Borzée, Co-Chair of the IUCN Amphibian Specialist Group, on a working visit to its Amphibians Conservation Programme in Cameroon. The visit focused on the Mount Nlonako Area, one of VoNat’s key conservation landscapes and home to the world’s largest frog, the Goliath Frog (Conraua goliath).
Professor Borzée’s visit was driven by his deep passion for amphibian conservation. “My passion for conservation of the species motivated my visit to Voice of Nature (VoNat). I think through this visit I can make a difference for the amphibians. The only certainty I have is that now that I have seen pictures of frogs, I want to come back to see more of them by myself,” he shared.
During the visit, Professor Borzée joined the VoNat team in a participatory workshop that brought together community members, traditional leaders, and frog hunters to map out conservation solutions for the Goliath Frog. He also toured nearby frog habitats, witnessing firsthand both the conservation challenges and the potential for positive change through community-led action.
Reflecting on the experience, he said: “I am impressed by the passion of the VoNat team in amphibian conservation and its strategy of engaging communities in mapping conservation solutions. I think this approach will work well for future conservation actions—because it’s built around the community’s own ideas and priorities. That’s the key to real and lasting conservation.”
Discussions during the visit explored pathways to strengthen collaboration, improve conservation outcomes, and amplify local leadership in amphibian protection. VoNat remains steadfast in its mission to conserve amphibians and endangered wildlife species in Cameroon, demonstrating that community-driven approaches can deliver meaningful, lasting impact for both people and nature.