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The 114th ASC Seminar "Well-being and conservation concerns among indigenous peoples and local communities adjacent to conservation areas: the case of East Cameroon "

June 3, 2026

114_ASCセミナー英語版.pngThe 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.

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 3rd, 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
QR_114thASCセミナーForm用.pngPlease pre-register in advence from here. Or Use QR Code.
The Zoom link will be sent after you pre-registerd.
Registration deadline: Noon June 3rd, 2026 (Wed)

◆Jointly organized by African Studies Center - TUFS and Kanto Branch of Japan Association for African Studies