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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.

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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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