Paul Mzeka

MR PAUL MZEKA

At Bees for development we are saddened to hear of the death on 14 June 2015 of Mr Paul Nzegha Mzeka, Founder and Co-ordinator of the Apiculture and Nature Conservation Organisation, Cameroon. Mr Mzeka, a life-long lover of trees, was famous for coining the phrase ‘plant a tree for every bee’. He dedicated his life and work to the promotion of biodiversity, always recognising the need to integrate conservation with livelihood support.

Amongst his many achievements Mr Mzeka and his dedicated team helped 30 communities to protect their watersheds and conserve four community forests. Mr Mzeka was one of the first to be selected to receive a United Nations Forest Heroes Award in 2011 (BfdJ 104).