Balancing Socio-Economic Needs with Conservation in Forest and Tree-Based Landscapes

This session will explore how African forest and tree-based landscapes can meet socio-economic needs while ensuring effective biodiversity conservation. Participants will examine practical approaches for harmonizing livelihoods with ecosystem protection, supported by case studies from selected African countries.

The webinar will also highlight real-world examples of biodiversity and wildlife–livelihood conflicts, providing insights into their drivers, impacts, and potential solutions. Lessons from community-based and ecosystem-based management initiatives will be integrated, showcasing strategies that foster coexistence, resilience, and sustainable resource use.

Webinar Details

 Date: Tuesday, 25 November 2025
 Time: 12:00 Noon – 2:00 PM (Nairobi) | 9:00–11:00 AM (GMT)
 Platform: Virtually via Howspace

How to Join the Webinar

If you are a first-time user of Howspace:

1. Click the registration link to join the Community of Practice:
   https://african-forestry-community.in.howspace.com/sfm-for-africa-s-biodiversity-and-resilience
2. Enter your email address — a login link will be sent to your inbox.
3. Click the link and complete the required fields.
4. Select “Yes” when asked if you would like to join the SFM for Africa’s Biodiversity and Resilience Community.
5. You will be redirected to the Welcome Page.
6. Scroll down to view the webinar schedule and daily discussion themes.
7. To join the webinar, open the respective webinar page and click the blue video-call icon.

Moderator

Ms. Prudence Galega, Director, Multimedia Judicial and Legal Documentation Centre, Ministry of Justice, Cameroon

Speakers

• Dr. Laurent Some, WWF Director for Congo Basin, Central Africa Republic
• Prof. Patience Gandiwa, Chair, African Group of Negotiators (AGN) on Wildlife; Director of International Conservation Affairs, ZimParks (Zimbabwe)

Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you there.