The Burundian Association for the Protection of Nature is a Non-Governmental Organization governed by Decree-Law N0.1/011 of 8 February 2000 establishing the organic framework of Non-Profit Associations (A.S.B.L). It was approved by Ministerial Order No. 530/231 of 8 April 2000.
The Burundian Association for the Protection of Nature (ABN), is an association that intends to follow in the footsteps of all people of good will who advocate for the improvement of the conditions of the natural environment, in particular through the preservation and conservation of Nature as well as the sustainable use of natural resources in general, and those of biological diversity in particular.
The association bases its activities on increasing the awareness of the population and political authorities about the conservation of the environment, through the local media, such as the support of environmental clubs, which constitute the sounding board for the message of conservation is transmitted to young people.

Mission
The ABN has set itself the mission of contributing to the conservation of Nature and the sustainable use of natural resources and ecosystem services for the great benefit of the Burundian population.

Objectives
To promote love and the conservation of Nature in all Burundian social categories through awareness raising, awareness and the dissemination of environmental information.
Bring together friends of Nature around the objective of the preservation and rehabilitation of Nature as well as the sustainable use of natural resources, on which the Burundian population depends,
Set up activity programs that contribute to the conservation of Nature as well as to the sustainable use of natural resources in Burundi,
Participate in the various meetings and forums organized in the framework of Nature conservation and sustainable use of resources natural at the national, regional and international levels.

Strategic Objectives
The living conditions of species are improved;
Maintain the common character of bird species;
Conservation, protection and rehabilitation of IBAs in Burundi and promotion of these habitats as privileged areas for the conservation of biodiversity;
Identification of other sites and potential habitats; Identification of other sites and potential habitats;
Contribution to the integral protection of landscapes;
Reduction of practices harmful to the environment to a minimum;
Strengthening grassroots community conservation organizations (SSGs);
Promoting public integration programs in the management and conservation of IBAs;
Mobilizing funds to execute the NBA program;
Strengthening the capacities of the various NBA structures to carry out its mission;
Improving internal and external communication.