Advancing OECMs in Central and Western Africa: challenges, processes, and pathways to effective implementation

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10/10/2025
11:00 - 12:30
Conference Hall B: Session Room 8 , Híbrido (presencial con transmisión en directo)
Sesión con interpretación

Por qué asistir

This session offers an opportunity to hear representatives in Cote d’Ivoire, Cameroon, DRC, and Congo who have begun exploring OECMs. They will share experiences, challenges, and initial insights into the process of OECM identification and recognition. Join to explore solutions and strengthen cross-regional collaboration for effective biodiversity conservation.

Descripción de la sesión

This side event will bring together speakers from Cote d’Ivoire, Cameroon, DRC, and Congo to explore the current state of OECMs in Central and Western Africa. It will address challenges in identifying, reporting, monitoring and strengthening OECMs. Through a dialogue driven format, participants will discuss the barriers hindering effective implementation, reflect on the ongoing processes, and explore opportunities to enhance these efforts. The session will provide a platform for cross-regional knowledge exchange and networking, aiming to improve the process of identifying and reporting OECM and build stronger national platforms for implementation. This event is essential for policymakers, conservation practitioners, and stakeholders committed to achieving
Organised by
Headquarters
Asociaciones
World Commission on Protected Areas logo
World Commission on Protected Areas
West and Central Africa Region
Headquarters
UNEP-WCMC logo
UNEP-WCMC
COMIFAC

Moderator

Speaker Florence PALLA

Coordinatrice projet OFAC-CE/Appui OFAC, IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas 2021-2025

Speaker Youssouph DIEDHIOU

Chef de Programme UICN-Sénégal, IUCN Secretariat

Speaker

Speaker AMIAN ARSENE NARCISSE ALPHONSE N'GUESSAN

Ingénieur des Techniques des Eaux et Forêts, Ministère de l'Environnement du Développement Durable et de la Transition Ecologique

Speaker KOUASSI ISMAEL TOLLA

CONSEILLER TECHNIQUE, GIZ

Speaker Charles DOUMENGE

Researcher, CIRAD

Speaker Jomha Djossi DONALD

Data Analyst, IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas 2021-2025