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Rapid urbanization. Agricultural expansion. Resource exploitation. Degradation from climate change. These are just some of the threats to the rainforests and other natural areas in Africa that play such a critical role in stabilizing the planet’s climate.
Join Foreign Policy and the African Wildlife Federation (AWF) on Wednesday, December 7th at 10 a.m. EST, as we host a discussion with experts, advocates, policymakers, and funders to learn more about the current state of affairs, and strategies for supporting and financing African-led conservation. The discussion will also explore ways to foster economic development while protecting natural areas.
Register now to join the discussion, featuring:
- Hailemariam Dessalegn, Former Prime Minister of Ethiopia
- Paulo Gomes, Founder, Orango Investment Corporation, Former Executive Director at the World Bank
- Monica P. Medina, Assistant Secretary, Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, U.S. Department of State
- Carol Pineau, Filmmaker and Journalist
- Kaddu Kiwe Sebunya, CEO, African Wildlife Foundation (AWF)
- Andrew Steer, President & CEO, Bezos Earth Fund
Registered participants will have the opportunity to submit questions and engage in the conversation using #AfricaForward.
Event Details: December 7, 2022 | Virtual 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. ET
I look forward to seeing you online!
Andrew Sollinger CEO & Publisher | Foreign Policy
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