Vigiland

Vigiland is the leading citizen-driven application for land and forest monitoring in Africa. Developed by the Center for Environment and Development (CED), Vigiland empowers every citizen to become the guardian of their land and natural resources in real time.

Whether you are a local resident, an environmental activist, or a member of a forest community, Vigiland is your tool for direct action to report abuses and make your voice heard.

🌟 WHY JOIN THE VIGILAND COMMUNITY?

• REAL & INSTANT IMPACT
Don't just watch land grabbing or illegal logging happen. Report an incident in a few clicks and trigger rapid alerts to field actors and competent authorities.

• REAL-TIME INTERACTIVE MAP
View reported alerts in your area and across the continent directly on an interactive map. Stay informed about high-risk areas and ongoing protection initiatives.

• RELIABLE, ACCURATE, AND VERIFIABLE
Take a photo of the infraction directly from the app, add the exact GPS coordinates, and provide indisputable visual proof. Vigiland makes it easy to collect precise, actionable data.

• CONNECT & COLLABORATE
Chat with other community members, organize local responses, and discuss solutions through our secure messaging system and discussion threads.

• ENGAGEMENT & GAMIFICATION
Take an active part in community life, earn points for your civic actions, and watch your gamification score grow as you contribute to protecting our shared heritage.

🛠️ HOW IT WORKS

1. Install the Vigiland app and set up your secure citizen profile in 2 minutes.
2. Report any abuse or anomaly by taking a photo and validating your GPS position.
3. Share the alert to mobilize the Vigiland community, civil society, and trigger quick intervention.

Together, let's protect our forests, secure our land, and build a sustainable future. Download Vigiland today and join the citizen network making a difference!