Advancing South-South Exchange in the Conservation of Critical Forests Landscapes in the Congo Basin and Guinean Forests of Central and West Africa
The 2025 Annual Conference is Africa's first South-South regional forum dedicated to learning and knowledge exchange on the GEF-funded Critical Forest Biomes Integrated Programmes.
This landmark event brings together governments, local communities, and conservation organizations to foster collaboration and drive action for the conservation of the Congo Basin and the Guinean Forests of West Africa—two of the continent's most critical and intact forest ecosystems.
Focused on sustainable forest management and biodiversity protection, the conference aims to accelerate regional cooperation and impact.
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Highlight key outcomes and impact stories from Phase 1 of the Congo Basin Integrated Programme to demonstrate progress in sustainable forestry and biodiversity.
Introduce two flagship initiatives— the GEF-8 Congo Basin and Guinean Forests programmes—focused on protecting vital forests and improving governance.
Strengthen collaboration and exchange of best practices between the Congo Basin and Guinean Forests programmes for more effective conservation.
Minister of Environment, Protection of Nature and Sustainable Development
Cameroon
Commissioner for the Environment, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Development
ECCAS (Economic Community of Central Africa States)
Head of Sustainable Environment Division
African Union
Executive Secretary
COMIFAC (Central Africa Forest Commission)
Deputy Executive Secretary
COMIFAC (Central Africa Forest Commission)
Senior Director, Technical Oversight, Africa, CI-GEF Agency
Conservation International
Forests and Wildlife Thematic Lead Integration & Knowledge Management Division
The GEF
Head GEF Biodiversity & Land Degradation Unit
UNEP (United Nation environment programme)
Head of the Biodiversity,People and Land Unit
UNEP (United Nation environment programme)
Co-Facilitator
CBFP (Congo Basin Forest Partnership)
Congo Basin Team Leader
UNEP (United Nation environment programme)
Senior Vice President and Chief Field Officer, Africa Field Division
Conservation International
Senior Environmental Specialist, Environment, Natural Resources & Blue Economy
The World Bank
Senior Environmental Specialist
The GEF (Global Environment Facility)
Senior Environmental consultant Amazon Sustainable Landscapes Program (ASL). Environment, Natural Resources and Blue Economy Global Practice
The World Bank
Managing Director, West & Central Africa
Conservation International
