COP 28 Side Event | Tackling Climate Change in Africa's Protected Areas
Taking place on Africa Day, this event, hosted jointly by WWF’s Regional Office for Africa and IISD, will focus on climate change challenges in protected areas, showcasing the Climate Adaptation and Protected Areas (CAPA) Initiative, funded by Canada’s Partnering for Climate Initiative. It will provide a space to unpack the complexity of climate change impacts and potential interventions, including through nature-based solutions. This event will also highlight the benefits of transboundary protected areas to enhance adaptation, biodiversity conservation, and development cooperation among neighbouring countries.
Speakers:
Evelyn Namubiru-Mwaura, Director, Program Quality and Resource Acquisition, WWF International
Andrew Hurst, Executive Director, Climate Finance, Global Affairs Canada
Alec Crawford, Director, Nature for Resilience, IISD
Harisoa Hasina Rakotondrazafy, WWF Madagascar and West Indian Ocean Programme Office
Her Worship Gladys Kamasanyu, Chief Magistrate, Uganda Wildlife Court
Upcoming events
Understanding Climate Risks Through an Intersectional Approach: Final reflection workshop
The final reflection workshop brings together all of the partners involved in the Understanding Climate Risks Through an Intersectional Approach (iCRA) project to review and make sense of the findings, reflect on the research process, and identify future directions for intersectional climate risk assessment (CRA).
2026 Investment Policy Forum
The 17th edition of IISD's Investment Policy Forum will take place from September 16 to 18, 2026, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Exploring Sustainable Markets and Trade Opportunities for COMESA Countries
Webinar series for COMESA member states, producers, and SMEs to enhance understanding of sustainability standards and regulatory developments.