About FCCF
Who we are
FCCF is a registered non-governmental organization (NGO) established to promote the conservation protection and management of biodiversity through science, education and advocacy to ensure inclusive and participatory conservation of Nigeria’s landscapes.
Our Vision
FCCF envision a world where people live in harmony with nature in a healthy, resilient and sustainable landscapes.
Our Mission
FCCF promotes biodiversity conservation and environmental protection through science, conservation, education, advocacy and livelihood intervention.
Our Values
- Equity
- Inclusion
- Collaboration
- Respect
Patience Onyeche Adaje
Our Executive Director
Patience is passionate about biodiversity Conservation. She is interested in social research and landscape restoration. She works with adults and students in communities surrounding natural habitats to promote biodiversity conservation and environmental protection. Patience has also worked in different parts of
Nigeria on climate issues. She has a BSc in Forestry and Wildlife Management and an MSc in Environmental Forestry and Management.
Thematic Areas
Wildlife Conservation
- Wildlife protection and monitoring
- Ecological corridors
Forest Conservation
- Landscape restoration
- Community and social impact
- Resource governance
Community Initiative
- Citizen science
- Conservation education
- Sustainable Agriculture
Capacity Building
- Youth engagement
- Advocacy
- Training
Land and Habitat Management
- Climate change adaptation
- Sustainable land use management
- Land degradation neutrality
Our Funders and Partners
In collaboration with local and international partners we are helping address forest degradation, deforestation, species conservation, climate change and improved livelihood.