Conservation Education in Africa: Navigating African conservation landscapes

10/10/2025

16:00 - 17:00

Nature-based Education Pavilion

Eventos de exposición

Innovación disruptiva y liderazgo para la conservación Ampliar la escala de una acción de conservación resiliente

Por qué asistir

The session offers an Africa centered perspective on conservation education. Participants will see images and videos from the landscapes, bringing them closer to the reality of African landscapes. Discussions will focus on showcasing existing approaches, addressing barriers and opportunities for scaling up.

Descripción de la sesión

Africa is home to about 25% of the world’s biodiversity, which is declining at an accelerated rate, threatening livelihoods and economies. Given the continent’s youth bulge, with 70% of the population under the age of 35, conservation education is a powerful tool to catalyze conservation action from an early age. In this session, we will showcase how young leaders are being empowered for conservation action, leveraging locally available tools and the power of technology to educate and amplify their stories. We will share the ground realities and approaches of conservation education in key Africa landscapes, unpack barriers and explore opportunities for scaling up impact. Drawing on stories from the work of the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) and it's partners, we will zoom into Kenya, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), highlighting the power of partnerships and of adapting on local contexts.

Asociaciones

African Wildlife Foundation - Kenya HQ ( Kenya )

Commission on Education and Communication

Wildlife Clubs of Kenya ( Kenya )

Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre

Speaker

Rinah RAZAFINDRABE

Directeur Général de la Gouvernance Environnementale, Ministère de l'Environnement et du Développement Durable Madagascar