Our departments

Under the leadership of its Director, Mr. Paulin Tshikaya, the DTS (Department of Conservation and Sustainable Development) has established itself as the operational intelligence hub of the ICCN (Congolese Institute for Nature Conservation). Supported by a dynamic secretariat and a cutting-edge laboratory (SMART and Mapping), it guides the conservation strategy through three pillars: the DPDR (Directorate of Parks, Domains and Reserves) headed by Mr. Jules Mayifilua; the Scientific Directorate (research, epidemiological surveillance, library); and the Gardens Directorate led by Ms. Ewing Lopongo Nadine, responsible for ex-situ conservation. The Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit, managed by Mr. Gabriel Zabiti, ensures the consistency of performance indicators. In the digital age, the DTS transforms field data into decision-making tools, guaranteeing the sustainable management of Congolese ecosystems through leading-edge scientific expertise.