Events update: 16 conservation forums to network

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Convenings are plentiful from now until the end of April with 16 conservation events across Africa. One key event is the Business of Conservation Conference (BCC). BCC will take place from 4 to 7 March in Nairobi. It will focus on using wildlife sustainably to boost economic growth and will explore opportunities in the wildlife economy. 

  • The Women Conserving Southern Africa Congress will be held from 16 to 20 February in Botswana. The event focuses on uniting women in the conservation sector and discussing gender equality, climate change, community-based approaches and best practices.

  • Other conferences cover soil and water conservation, biodiversity issues, community forestry, agroforestry, conservation technology and others.

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