Inaugural Africa Biodiversity Summit
Inaugural Africa Biodiversity Summit
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The Luanda Declaration on Financing Africa's Infrustructure Development
WE, the Heads of State and Government of the African Union Member States (Full List of Attending Heads of State and Government), gathered at the 3rd Financing Summit for Africa’s Infrastructure Development (LFS-3) in Luanda, Angola, under the theme: "CAPITAL, CORRIDORS, TRADE: Investing in infrastructure for the AfCFTA and shared prosperity";
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Statement by H.E. Amb Selma Malika Haddadi, AUC Deputy Chairperson, at the Inaugural Africa Biodiversity Summit
Excellency, Advocate Duma Gideon Boko, President of the Republic of Botswana and our host.
Excellency, Ndaba Gaolathe, Vice President of the Republic of Botswana.
Excellency, Ana Paula Chantre Luna De Carvalho Pereira, Minister of Environment, of the Republic of Angola, Representing H.E Joao Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola and Chairperson of the African Union.
Dates:
November 05, 2025
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Statement by AUC Commissioner ESTI at the 3rd International Dialogue on Education and Development
Welcome Remarks by Minister of Environment and Tourism of Botswana during the Ministerial Session of the 1st Africa Biodiversity Summit
AUC Chair,
AUC Commissioner,
Honourable Ministers,
Heads of Diplomatic Agencies,
Heads of UN Agencies,
Distinguished Delegates
Ladies and Gentlemen
Good Morning,
1. It is with great honour and a deep sense of responsibility that I address you today at this Ministerial Segment of the First Conference of Parties to the Maputo Convention on the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources.
Dates:
November 04, 2025
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Statement by H.E. Architect Ana Paula Chantre Luna De Carvalho Pereira, Minister of Environment of the Republic of Angola, on the Occasion of the Opening of the Ministerial Meeting of the First African Summit On Biodiversity
Opening Statement by H.E. Moses Vilakati, AUC Commissioner ARBE at Inaugural Africa Biodiversity Summit Ministerial Segment
• Honourable Minister Wynter Mmolotsi, Minister of Environment and Tourism of the Republic of Botswana
• Hononourable Ministers
• Excellencies Ambassadors and High Commissioners
• Executives of Regional Economic Communities
• Our Partners, Youth and
• Representatives of Local Communities
• Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen.
1. It is an honour to welcome you to the First Africa Biodiversity Summit here in the vibrant city of Gaborone. I know that you have very busy schedules in your countries, but you chose to honor this invitation.
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The Inaugural Africa Biodiversity Summit Opens with a Call to Protect the Continent’s Natural Heritage and Ecological Sovereignty
November 04, 2025
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The African Union Commission (AUC), through its Directorate of Sustainable Environment and Blue Economy, officially opened the Inaugural Africa Biodiversity Summit at the Royal Aria Convention Centre in Gaborone, Botswana. The opening of the technical session, held 2-3 November 2025, brought together delegates from AU Member States, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), United Nations agencies, research institutions, development partners, civil society, and youth organizations.
AUC Chairperson received H.E. Adama Dieng, the AU Special Envoy on the Prevention of Genocide and Mass Atrocities
November 04, 2025
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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, this morning received H.E. Adama Dieng, the AU Special Envoy on the Prevention of Genocide and Mass Atrocities. Their discussions focused on enhancing the Union’s capacity for early warning, political engagement, & timely action to prevent atrocities, in line with the AU’s #SilencingTheGuns & #Agenda2063 aspirations.
Africa Youth Day 2025 Statement of H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the AU Commission
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