The 114th ASC Seminar will feature a talk by Dr. Marlene NGANSOP on "Well-being and conservation concerns among indigenous peoples and local communities adjacent to conservation areas: the case of East Cameroon".
The seminar will be held in a hybrid format, allowing participation via Zoom as well. Please be sure to register in advance. ※The schedule has been changed. June 3 → June 10 (updated on May 13).
Title: "Well-being and conservation concerns among indigenous peoples and local communities adjacent to conservation areas: the case of East Cameroon"
Abstract: Indigenous peoples and local communities (IPLC) living in conservation landscapes depend on Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) for their well-being. However, restricted access to these resources within the conservation area often puts pressure on surrounding areas, raising conservation concerns. My research in the Dja Biosphere Reserve aims to understand how Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities rely on natural resources for their health and food security needs within a conservation context. This presentation illustrates these points by examining their living conditions, the contribution of NTFPs to their well-being, and the impact of conservation on resource availability in the surrounding areas. The final goal of the presentation is to provide an analytical framework for improving the living conditions of communities within conservation areas.
Keywords: non-timber forest product, wellbeing, indigenous people and local communities, sustainable use, conservation concerns, Dja Biosphere Reserve
◆Speaker: Dr.Marlene NGANSOP (Visiting Associate Professor at African Studies Center, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies / University of Douala)
◆Date：Wednesday, June 10th, 2026/ 5:40p.m.～7:10p.m.（JST） 8:40a.m.～10:10a.m.（GMT)
◆Venue：Hybrid
・Onsite Room103（1F Research and lecture bldg.,TUFS Fuchu Campus）＆ Online（ZoomMeeting）
・Access：https://www.tufs.ac.jp/abouttufs/contactus/access.html
◆Language：English
◆Addmission fee：FREE
Just come straight to the classroom on the day of the seminar. You're welcome to join!
Registration deadline: Noon June 10th, 2026 (Wed)
◆Jointly organized by African Studies Center - TUFS and Kanto Branch of Japan Association for African Studies
Report
The 114th ASC Seminar was held in a hybrid format and welcomed a total of 65 participants (17 in person and 48 online).
Dr. Marlene, our invited Visiting Associate Professor, gave an in‑depth talk about her research, followed by a Q&A session.
Even after the seminar, those who attended on-site continued an active discussion until later in the evening.
We would like to express our sincere appreciation to everyone who participated.
Please note that the deadline for submitting the participant questionnaire is June 17, one week after the seminar. We would be grateful for your cooperation.
