The Congo Basin is home to the largest carbon sink in the world, absorbing 4% of global emissions annually, regulating Africa’s climate, and supporting 80 million people’s livelihoods.

This event will explore the vital importance of the Congo Basin, discussing challenges and solutions with key stakeholders to drive forward action.

Speakers will highlight the key nature, climate, and development challenges faced by different stakeholders across Central Africa, and discuss potential solutions and pathways forward for these, alongside what is needed to deliver tangible action on such ambitions. 

Speakers

• Lord Zac Goldsmith, UK Minister for Climate and Environment
• Minister Jules Doret Ndongo, COMIFAC President
• Professor Simon Lewis, University of Leeds & University College London
• Dr Peter Minang, Africa Director, CIFOR-ICRAF
• Berta Pesti, Head of CAFI Secretariat
• Nene Mainzana, President, Coalition of Female Leaders for Environment & Sustainable Development (CFLEDD)

Agenda

• Opening Remarks and Keynote Speech
• Presentations and Related Q&A
• Panelist Discussion and Open Audience Q&A
• Closing Remarks

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