FP Virtual Dialogue: The Future of Conservation

Investing in African-led solutions

Africa remains home to a quarter of the world’s living organisms, and its natural areas serve as one of the planet’s major “lungs” that help maintain global climate stability. Yet, the continent is experiencing a steady decline of its wildlife and natural areas due to rapid urbanization, agricultural expansion, and degradation from climate change. These losses have economic and social consequences for Africans, but they also threaten the entire planet through accelerated climate change, climate migration, and increased regional conflicts over dwindling resources.

Against this backdrop, Foreign Policy, in partnership with the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF), brought together experts, advocates, policymakers, and funders for a solutions-based conversation exploring the balancing act needed between industrialization and preservation to ensure a sustainable future for the continent and the globe

Join the conversation with #AfricaForward.

 

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Speakers

Paulo Gomes

Founder, Orango Investment Corporation; Co-Founder, New African Capital Partners; Chairman, PGP and Partners
Paulo Gomes has over 30 years’ experience in sovereign and corporate advisory. He advises on strategy, structural projects and initiatives on the African continent. After 8 ye...
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Monica P. Medina

ASSISTANT SECRETARY, OCEANS AND INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND SCIENTIFIC AFFAIRS, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Monica P. Medina was confirmed as Assistant Secretary for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs on September 28, 2021.</sp...
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Monica Medina

Carol Pineau

Filmmaker and journalist
Carol Pineau is an award-winning filmmaker and journalist with nearly 20 years experience reporting on Africa. Her groundbreaking film, Africa Open for Business, and the advocac...
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Carol-Pineau-Foreign-Policy-virtual-dialogue

Kaddu Kiwe Sebunya

CEO, African Wildlife Foundation (AWF)
Kaddu Kiwe Sebunya took over as Chief Executive Officer of the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) in January 2019, after serving as the AWF President since January 2016. With ove...
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Andrew Steer

President & CEO, Bezos Earth Fund
Dr. Andrew Steer is the President and CEO of the Bezos Earth Fund, a $10 billion fund to address the pressing issues of climate change and nature in this decisive decade. Dr. St...

Edwin Tambara

Director, Global Leadership
Edwin is a conservation practitioner with more than 12 years’ cumulative experience in strategic analysis, business and tourism planning, program development and project manag...
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