A first, an IUCN Congress specifically on protected areas in Africa. Hosted by Rwanda, it will be held in Kigali from July 17 to 23. By bringing together more than 2000 delegates from all African countries, the Congress aims to unify an African voice in conservation that will value African people and nature through effective protected areas. FAPBM will be present at this first of its kind Congress.
The Congress is expected to review Africa’s overall progress in implementing global conservation commitments, discuss biodiversity challenges and showcase inspiring African examples of sustainable solutions that harmonize conservation and human development goals. The goal of the conference is to position Africa’s protected and conserved areas within the broader goals of economic development and community well-being and to increase understanding of the vital role parks protected areas in conserving biodiversity and providing ecosystem services that underlie human well-being and livelihoods.
