The Association Djibouti Nature – Djibouti Nature is an independent, non-for-profit and apolitical grassroots organization created and established in Djibouti in December 1999. It is still rather “small” but it is the oldest and most experienced organization working on nature conservation among civil society organizations legally established in the country. As such and as indicated in its slogan “Connect People and Nature as One”, Djibouti Nature has spared no effort to contribute the national efforts to safeguard nature through scientific research programs aimed at studying biological diversity in order to improve the baseline knowledge of the country’s natural inheritance.
It has an important history of nature conservation mainly from birds’ species and natural habitats perspective. Besides, it has been working tirelessly with local communities, private sectors and government bodies for many years to raise awareness for both Djibouti’s extraordinary wildlife and precious habitats protection for the benefit of present and future generations.
Additionally, and to build the bridge connecting people and nature together, Djibouti Nature raises funds for local sustainable development projects to help improve the living conditions of poor and vulnerable communities in the hinterland where the most important ecosystems remain intact and support the daily life of a significant fringe of the Djiboutian population who still practice a traditional nomadic lifestyle.
It is governed by a supreme decision-making body “Board of Directors” elected every five years whose members oversee the organization’s programs and projects on a voluntary basis (An audit is carried out each year on Djibouti Nature’s activities by an approved independent audit firm operating in Djibouti.
