LARREN
An international non-profit, non-governmental, and non-political organization dedicated to restoring degraded natural landscapes, advancing environmental research, and promoting sustainable community development.
We are an international non-profit, non-governmental, and non-political organization dedicated to restoring degraded natural landscapes, advancing environmental research, and promoting sustainable community development.
Headquartered in Buea, Fako Division, South West Region of Cameroon, LARREN brings together natural resources scientists, policy specialists, managers, researchers, educators, students, and community volunteers from across the globe.
Grounded in the principle of “Healthy Environment for Sustainable Development,” we unite diverse individuals under a common cause: protecting, restoring, and sustainably managing our natural environment.
LARREN strives to be the premier international association of natural resources scientists, decision-makers, and practitioners studying and managing relationships among people, the environment, and natural resources.
We envision a society where social cohesion, partnership, and science-based approaches serve as the bedrock for safeguarding the beauty and wonder of nature while empowering local communities.
Our mission is to empower and support the global community of natural areas professionals. We provide our members with the tools, knowledge, and opportunities to:
Raise awareness about landscape restoration, conservation research, and environmental advocacy.
Provide platforms for scientists, policymakers, practitioners, and students to meet, share research, and grow professionally.
Build local capacity, support food sustainability, and encourage gender-inclusive community management.
Restore degraded ecosystems and lead reforestation efforts across Cameroon and beyond.
Create sustainable jobs and economic opportunities—especially for rural women and youth—through hands-on restoration training.
Conduct grassroots campaigns to raise awareness, transform mindsets, and eliminate destructive ecosystem behaviors.
Partner with local communities and stakeholders to deliver scientific evidence and best practices for landscape management.
Identify, develop, and execute new restoration initiatives and guide research toward holistic community development.
Healthy Environment for Sustainable Development
Research, Restoration and Sustainable Development
LARREN operates through three main bodies:
The ultimate decision- and policy-making body comprising active network members.
The administrative body responsible for governance, strategic planning, and overall oversight.
The operational engine managing day-to-day projects, finance, human resources, and communications.