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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
African Wildlife Foundation and UNEP Partner to advance Conservation and Sustainable Progress in Africa
NAIROBI, Kenya – [Date – Today’s Date] – the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) and the United Nations Surroundings Program (UNEP) today reaffirmed their commitment to collaborative efforts that protect Africa’s wildlife and wild lands as essential components of a modern and prosperous continent. This partnership will focus on advancing a vision of african development that is both inclusive and environmentally sustainable.
The African Wildlife Foundation, founded in 1961, is a leading conservation organization dedicated to Africa’s unique wildlife and habitats.AWF advocates for the protection of wildlife and wild lands as an essential part of a modern and prosperous Africa, articulating a vision of African development that is inclusive and sustainable. AWF works across the continent,focusing on protecting critical landscapes and species,and empowering local communities.Current key initiatives include landscape conservation, species protection (elephants, rhinos, lions, and gorillas), and community empowerment programs. https://www.awf.org/
UNEP is the leading global environmental authority, setting the environmental agenda and advocating for the implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development worldwide. UNEP provides leadership and encourages partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations. UNEP’s work in Africa encompasses a wide range of areas,including biodiversity conservation,climate change adaptation,and environmental governance. https://www.unep.org/
“AWF recognizes the critical role of international collaboration in achieving lasting conservation success,” saeid Kaddu Sebunya, CEO of the African Wildlife foundation. “Our partnership with UNEP strengthens our collective ability to address the complex challenges facing Africa’s wildlife and ecosystems, and to ensure that conservation benefits local communities.”
Inger Andersen,Executive Director of UNEP,added,“Africa’s natural resources are vital for the continent’s economic development and the well-being of its people. By working together with AWF and other partners, we can promote sustainable practices that protect biodiversity, mitigate climate change, and build a more resilient future for Africa.”
This renewed commitment builds on years of collaboration between AWF and UNEP on various initiatives, including efforts to combat illegal wildlife trade, promote sustainable tourism, and restore degraded ecosystems. Future collaborations will explore innovative financing mechanisms for conservation, strengthen community-based natural resource management, and address the impacts of climate change on Africa’s wildlife.
For media queries contact:
Eileen Kairu, Strategic Communications Manager, African Wildlife Foundation, at [email protected]
or
News and Media Unit, United nations Environment Programme, at [email protected]
Sources:
* African Wildlife Foundation: https://www.awf.org/
* United Nations Environment Programme: https://www.unep.org/
* Kaddu Sebunya: (Confirmed as current CEO of AWF via AWF website) https://www.awf.org/about/leadership
* Inger Andersen: (Confirmed as current Executive Director of UNEP via UNEP website) https://www.unep.org/about-un-environment/who-we-are/executive-director
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