Latin America and the Caribbean are losing biodiversity at an alarming rate of 95%.
Africa is next, at 76%.
Ministers of the African Union are hoping to add political muscle, to reverse the red.
This is through the first Africa Biodiversity Summit, in Gaborone, which began on Sunday , the 02nd and ends on Wednesday, the 05th November 2025.
It aims to provide political direction and support to biodiversity priorities.
In addition, the Summit hopes to establish some kind of continental framework, adhering to both local and international parameters.
The Africa Biodiversity Summit Declaration, by Heads of State and Government, is one outcome of the Summit, reflecting on Africa’s priorities and commitments across the key thematic areas, serving as a united voice in global biodiversity fora.
Picture: Department of Environment, Botswana.