Rise for Nature is an integrated biodiversity conservation, climate change action and sustainable livelihoods oriented nonprofit initiative which started as a project of the Centre for Community Regeneration and Development (CCREAD-Cameroon) in 2012. As an independent nonprofit institution since 2020, Rise for Nature seeks to harness the power of indigenous people, women, youths and children within cities, and rural communities in advancing the following core objectives;

⦁ Increase the engagement of people and communities in the promotion of sustainable lifestyles
⦁ Promote indigenous knowledge and practices that contribute positively in protecting and preserving biodiversity and in achieving climate resilient communities
⦁ Reduce extreme negative human practices on the natural environment with focus on the protection and conservation of rainforests and endangered wildlife species
⦁ Mobilize and engage people and communities to reduce vulnerability to climate variability and change through cost effective and community driven interventions