IUCN Green List African Protected Areas Congress (APAC)

IUCN Green List events
at the 1st African Protected Areas Congress

The IUCN Africa Protected Areas Congress (APAC) is the first ever continent-wide gathering of African leaders, citizens, and interest groups to discuss the role of protected areas in conserving nature, safeguarding Africa’s iconic wildlife, delivering vital life-supporting ecosystem services, promoting sustainable development while conserving Africa’s cultural heritage and traditions.

Agenda at a glance

Welcome to the IUCN Green List journey in Kigali!

Below is the schedule of IUCN Green List events at the African Protected Areas Congress in Kigali, Rwanda. All time indicated is in local Rwanda Time (RWA).

African Protected Areas Congress - Kigali, Rwanda - 18 - 23 JULY 2022

Wednesday 20.07
Friday 22.07

12:00-14:00

A pathway towards fully effective protected and conserved areas in Africa

Organiser(s): IUCN Protected and Conserved Areas Team & IUCN ESARO
Event type: Conservation Clinic
Format: In person
Room: Auditorium
Language: English
Access: open to participants

10:30 - 12:00

Covid-19 crisis Impacts and Recovery in Protected and Conserved Areas in Africa

Organiser(s): IUCN Protected and Conserved Areas Team & IUCN ESARO
Event type: Workshop
Format: In person
Room: T3
Language: English
Access: open to participants

16:00 - 17:00

Introduction and Overview of the IUCN Green List

Organiser(s): IUCN Protected and Conserved Areas Team & IUCN ESARO
Event type: Exhibition Event
Format: Onsite only
Room: IUCN Pavillion
Language: English

A footprint in over 20 countries in Africa, the IUCN Green List is more than just a Standard.

Part 1: Showcasing success stories from Kenya and Egypt.

Part 2:Aligning with other assessment tools (BIOPAMA/WCMC; SAGE/LEAP; Zambia)

17:00 - 18:00

Showcasing Green List Projects in Africa

Organiser(s): IUCN Protected and Conserved Areas Team & IUCN ESARO
Event type: Exhibition Event
Format: Onsite only
Room: IUCN Pavillion
Language: English

Technical workshop showcasing project outcomes.

Collaborations between countries, working in regional landscapes, nature and health, IUCN Green List and technology

18:00 - 21:00

Celebrating IUCN Green List Successes in Africa

Organiser(s): IUCN Protected and Conserved Areas Team & IUCN ESARO
Event type: Social and networking event
Format: Onsite only
Room: IUCN Pavillion
Language: English

The event will celebrate the implementation of the Green List in African countries and recognise the commitment of sites and funders. Awards and recognition of Green List sites and funders in Africa. The event will also announce the latest country in the continent to make a country-wide commitment to the IUCN Green List!