10/10/2025
11:00 - 12:30
Conference Hall B: Session Room 8
, Hybrid
Session with interpretation
Why attend
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.
Session Description
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 achievingOrganised by
Headquarters
Partners
West and Central Africa Region
Headquarters
COMIFAC
Moderator
Coordinatrice projet OFAC-CE/Appui OFAC, IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas 2021-2025
Speaker
Ingénieur des Techniques des Eaux et Forêts, Ministère de l'Environnement du Développement Durable et de la Transition Ecologique
