In order to facilitate the detection of potential pathogens on samples collected during the PREDICT surveillance activities, low-cost viral family-level consensus PCR assays were implemented at PREDICT´s local partner laboratory (IBMB) for detection of 12 different viral families of public health importance in wildlife. Also, to increase the diagnostic capacity of the Ministry of Health reference laboratories, CENETROP and INLASA, both laboratories received the PREDICT PCR protocols to detects prioritized families of viruses of zoonotic potential (coronaviruses, hantaviruses, flaviviruses, arenaviruses, alphaviruses, paramyxoviruses, bunyaviruses, filoviruses, henipaviruses, orthomyxoviruses, poxviruses and rhabdoviruses). In addition, primers and synthetic universal controls were donated to those laboratories for the detection and discovery of known and novel viruses in wildlife.

Practical implementation guidelines strengthen school based management.

Large-scale capacity development embedded in the education system.

Supportive policy and frameworks guide implementation.

Alignment of relevant sectors (health & WASH) under the leadership of the education sector.

Through a fully functioning integrated health monitoring system for people, habitat and habituated apes and other wildlife, an early warning system was created. The aim is to detect prevalent diseases early and prevent its spreading within wildlife or human population through improved collaboration with public health and civil society actors. The Health monitoring system comprises:

Health condition of habituated gorillas are monitored daily. The Primate Habituation Programme was started by WWF back in 1997 and is one of the main pillars of the conservation work in Dzanga-Sangha ever since. Habituation has started in Campo Ma'an since 4 years. 

A variety of methods are used to investigate the spread of zoonotic pathogens in the natural habitat, such as collecting monthly faecal and urine samples from the gorillas and, less frequently, from mangabeys, collecting vectors such as carrion flies, and regularly taking swab and necropsy samples from carcasses. These are then analysed in the field laboratory.

Conservation and ecotourism employees and their families receive annual health checkups and vaccinations, and are closely monitored in suspected cases.

We hope to share our experience in integrated management with protected areas with similar situations and learn more from them. Therefore, we have jointly launched the Forum for UNESCO multi-designated sites with Shennongjia Global Geopark in China, Chilento Global Geopark in Italy and Azores Island Global Geopark in Portugal to exchange experience in integrated management.

In 2021, our research on integrated management of Huangshan got support from UNESCO seed funding. GGN newsletter and China News Agency both made special reports on the integrated management of Huangshan. We were invited to introduce the experience of integrated management at the UNESCO training course on biosphere reserves in Northeast Asia. At the 9th UNESCO International Geopark Conference, we shared Huangshan's experience in applying the Green List standard to promote integrated management.

Capacity building in the creation of alliances and the articulation between the different organizations that make up the CL of a CBI are essential for the efficient execution of measures aimed at improving the environmental conditions of the territory. This will be composed of people with different professions, vocations, levels of knowledge and experience. It is important to offer spaces to train them on topics underlying the actions of an IWC: ecology fundamentals, conservation concepts, current regulations, political-administrative processes, etc. A common understanding of these bases will create a better environment for internal collaboration and cooperation. When developing strategies and action plans for the territory, the limited resources available will make it necessary to seek contributions from third parties: research, project financing, articulation of CBI measures with municipal management instruments, and transfer of knowledge and technology. This external articulation can only be successful through coordination and collaboration with other entities in the territory, CBI members should be instructed and trained in methods and good practices for the creation of intersectoral alliances, and regularly exchange lessons learned.

Bosque La Tigra developed an attractive tourist product for international and national visitors, communities, and students that aspire to connect with nature and learn from local biodiversity. This tourist product will stand out as an offer that was created with a high sense of environmental responsibility and serves as an example, inspiration, showcase, and replicable model for international and national organizations.

Bosque La Tigra offers guided tours, an interactive walking trail where visitors can learn about the rainforest, local biodiversity, and wildlife. Visitors can enjoy 4 km of trails across primary and secondary forests. The trails are interpreted with signs of the most representative tree species of the forests, with information such as scientific name, common name, and the natural history or a brief description of the species. Visitors can also visit the tree nursery and pick a native tree to plant at the reserve. The reserve also carries out wildlife monitoring activities, installing camera traps that register videos and photographs of the fauna that live at the reserve. Visitors can also see the installation of the cameras and observe videos and photos of local fauna.

Bosque La Tigra built a biological station in the reserve that serves as a rainforest school, a place for learning and discovering the forest. Students, tourists families, and visitors can have a first-hand experience at Bosque La Tigra and enjoy the outdoor activities in the reserve.

Families can visit Bosque La Tigra and enjoy a unique experience embedded in the tropical forest. Bosque La Tigra is also a welcoming space for schools and high schools of La Tigra and surroundings, where students can learn about the tropical rainforest, its dynamics, and local biodiversity. The biological station of Bosque La Tigra has classrooms to give lessons for the local communities that are undergoing training in tourist guidance, entrepreneurship, among other topics.

Bosque La Tigra has focused on creating alliances with universities, schools, and learning institutes to cooperate and implement environmental education programs and other training at the biological station. The Project also offers overnight accommodation for students groups to develop outdoor courses and training.