Africa: The Inaugural Africa Biodiversity Summit Opens With a Call to Protect the Continent’s Natural Heritage and Ecological Sovereignty

Africa: The Inaugural Africa Biodiversity Summit Opens With a Call to Protect the Continent’s Natural Heritage and Ecological Sovereignty

The African Union Commission (AUC), through its Directorate of Sustainable Environment and Blue Economy, officially opened the Inaugural Africa Biodiversity Summit at the Royal Aria Convention Centre in Gaborone, Botswana. The opening of the technical session, held 2-3 November 2025, brought together delegates from AU Member States, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), United Nations agencies, research…

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Africa: The Inaugural Africa Biodiversity Summit Opens With a Call to Protect the Continent’s Natural Heritage and Ecological Sovereignty

Africa’s ‘Land-Linked’ Economies Poised to Drive Continent’s Prosperity

By leveraging their central location, expanding regional connectivity and embracing transformative technologies, Africa’s landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) are positioning themselves as vital contributors to the continent’s prosperity and sustainable development. “We stand at a pivotal moment, one that marks a profound shift from viewing these nations as isolated and constrained by geography to recognizing them…

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