In the face of increasing human needs for development, food and water security, managing wetlands with limited resources becomes ever more challenging. Are you also…
- facing demands to implement wetlands polices with limited capacities?
- struggling with competing demands for the wetlands you manage and look for tool to better make your case in the decision-making process?
- interested in meeting like-minded practitioners and share your experince and know-how in a neutral space?
- keen to improve your understanding of wetlands management, the links between multi-sectoral interests and local livelihoods?
- willing to help build capacities and disseminate knowledge and best practices across relevant African institutions?
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