Africa Biodiversity Collaborative Group

02/23/2024

Job Opportunity - SMART Partnership Program Director

The SMART Partnership is a collaboration of conservation organizations that share a mission to protect wildlife and its habitat in protected areas by empowering conservationists to make the best possible use of available resources through SMART technology.

12/21/2023

As we celebrate one year of the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) agreement this week, we welcome you to listen to our podcast that unpacks this framework and why it’s a crucial agreement needed to restore and protect nature. In this podcast, Frederick Kumah Vice President, Global Leadership African Wildlife Foundation discusses the role of the GBF in attaining sustainable development in Africa. Nature presents Africa an untapped investment in green development opportunity.

The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework was adopted on 19 December 2022, as a framework to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030.

Listen to the podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEHvD4DQrcU&t=8s

In this episode as we explore the critical and far-reaching implications of the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) on our planet's future. Delve into the gl...

12/18/2023

The third issue of the 2023 BirdLife Africa Newsletter is Out! 🦜This issue features stories from the Africa as they work tirelessly to protect Nature 🌿. From saving species, safeguarding key sites, and empowering local communities, the Partnership continues to make great strides in . 🔆

Read the English version here 👉🏽 https://ow.ly/WH7Z50QjqbT
Read the French version here 👉🏽 https://ow.ly/U9Xk50QjqbS

Biosfera Cabo Verde Nature Rwanda Nature Kenya-the EANHS Nature Tanzania Sos-Forets Obô Ôvyô Grepom / Birdlife Morocco / Conservation Society of Sierra Leone BirdLife South Africa Mauritian Wildlife Foundation

11/22/2023

Excited to announce that our podcast Breathe season 2 is now out! Enjoy listening to the first two episodes, below:

Guardian of Nature: https://abcg.org/breathe-podcast-series-2-guardiansofnature/

Science cafe: https://abcg.org/breathepodcast-episode7-sciencecafe/

Join us on a captivating journey into the world of science communication as we convene media professionals and conservation practitioners at the lively Science Cafe.

11/17/2023

Congratulations to our partner, The Movement for Community-led Development on the graduation of their first cohort of School for Devolution and Community-led Development in Makueni, Kenya https://mcld.org/2023/11/16/school-for-devolution-and-cld-graduation/ Movement for Community-led Development

Today November 16, 2023, 35 officials from Makueni County graduated with a certificate in Community-Led Development at a ceremony graced by the County’s leadership led by Her Excellency Deputy Gove…

10/30/2023

The African golden cat is Africa’s most enigmatic wild cat species that is mainly found in Central and West Africa.

Read how the discovery of this less well-known and threated cat in Africa changed and shaped the direction of Badru Mwezi Mugerwa ~Ugandan born conservation biologist and president of the Society for Conservation Biology in Africa (SCBA).

https://abcg.org/badru-mwezi-mugerwa-a-conservation-enthusiasts-inspiring-journey/

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10/24/2023

10/13/2023

Expanding infrastructure development is causing grave threats to biodiversity, among the most vulnerable are various bird species which are facing electrocutions from power lines, as Kenya and other parts of Africa are putting up energy infrastructure.

We call on governments to ensure that development does not negatively impact biodiversity and to put in place wildlife friendly technology solutions.

Watch this short video for more:

Sustainable practices and protection of Natural eco-system should be given priority by infrastructure developers.

10/05/2023

We are delighted to announce that we have formalize commitment to tackle agriculture conservation challenges with International Livestock Research Institute . A harmonious synergy poised to make a substantial impact in addressing conservation and agricultural challenges.

‘The premise of this critical partnership with ILRI is that inter- and intra-sector collaboration, cooperation and alignment is critical to achieving organizational and collective objectives and contribute to our critical objectives of inclusion, equity and harmony with nature.’ Said Rubina James, ABCG Director

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ILRI and ABCG have recently formalized their commitment to tackle agricultural conservation challenges by signing a MoU. The partnership between ILRI and ABCG is a harmonious synergy poised to make a substantial impact in addressing conservation and agricultural challenges.

09/29/2023

Explore our latest career newsletter with exciting opportunities in conservation.

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