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UNEP Launches a New Scientific Blueprint to Tackle the Climate, Biodiversity and Pollution Emergencies
- On Thursday February 18, 2021 UN Secretary-General AntÃģnio Guterres and UNEP Executive Director Inger Andersen officially launched a new report, Making Peace with Nature by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP). The report was released ahead of the fifth UN Environment Assembly in an online press briefing. In its official communication of the report, UNEP noted that, âthis new report is a scientific blueprint to tackle the climate, biodiversity and pollution…
- abcg | February 19, 2021

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2020 Achievements, Lessons and Plans for 2021: ABCG Freshwater Conservation and WASH Task Lead Shares
- 2020 Achievements, Lessons and Plans for 2021: ABCG Freshwater Conservation and WASH Task Lead Shares 18 January 2021 In December 2020, the ABCG FW-WASH task lead, Colleen Sorto, who is also the director of development partnerships at Conservation International, shared a special year-end message reflecting on the year that was coming to an end, and the inspiring work that the task group is looking forward to in 2021. In the…
- abcg | January 18, 2021

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ABCG 2020 Highlights
- ABCG 2020 Highlights 22 December 2020 2020 has been a challenging year globally. At the same time, it has provided an opportunity to reflect and envision new possibilities for the future of conservation in Africa and beyond. We have been reminded of the great need to live in harmony with nature and to do our best to ensure that biodiversity is protected and preserved for the greater good of all.…
- abcg | December 22, 2020

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How ABCG is Implementing Community Forestry in the Democratic Republic of Congo: WRI’s Natural Resources Policy Specialist Explains
- How ABCG is Implementing Community Forestry in the Democratic Republic of Congo: WRI's Natural Resources Policy Specialist Explains 10 December 2020 Community-Based Forest Management (CBFM) is the management, by communities or smallholders, of forests and agroforests they own, as well as the management of state-owned forests (some of which share customary tenure and rights under traditional laws and practice) by communities. The Africa Biodiversity Collaborative Group (ABCG) through its CBFM…
- abcg | December 10, 2020
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Our Events
- 13 Oct 2020 Tuesday, 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM COVID-19 and Adaptive Leadership: Enhancing Integration to Building Back Better
- 23 Sep 2020 Wednesday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM IWRM and WASH Linkages: How CSOs Can Advocate For Their Integration in Policy and Planning, by Ele Jan Saaf Online
- 20 Aug 2020 Thursday, 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM Launch of the Africa Biodiversity Collaborative Group Fresh Water conservation – WASH Advocacy Strategy Facilitator’s Guide, 20 Aug 2020 Online
- 11 Aug 2020 Tuesday, 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM Leading A Conservation Organization in Times of Crisis: Covid-19 and Adaptive Leadership Online
- 25 Feb 2020 Tuesday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 AM Freshwater Conservation and WASH Integration Community of Practice Meeting Nairobi, Kenya
Latest News from our Partners

For renewable energy projects, location is key to protect biodiversity – IUCN guidelines
February 24, 2021
By planning solar and wind renewable energy projects in areas with a lower conservation priority,…

Bronx Zoo Welcomes American White Pelican With a Big Personality and Bigger Story
February 24, 2021
B-Roll Video: http://bit.ly/3anNFzY Credit: ÂĐ WCS               Credit: ÂĐ Texas State Aquarium Press Photos: http://bit.ly/36vy3Js…

WWF Statement on The Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Reauthorization Act
February 24, 2021
Date February 24, 2021 Media Contact In This Press Release Today, The Tropical Forest and…

US Postal Service Could be Missing Link for Getting Surplus Food from Farms to Families
February 24, 2021
A new analysis from World Wildlife Fund (WWF) identifies the United States Postal Service (USPS)…
Our Annual Reports
Publication Date: March 3, 2020
Author: ABCG
This report by the Africa Biodiversity Collaborative Group (ABCG) covers the annual period from October 1, 2018 to September 30, 2019. ABCG is a consortium of seven international conservation non-governmental…
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Publication Date: June 27, 2019
Author: ABCG
This report by the Africa Biodiversity Collaborative Group (ABCG) covers the annual period from October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2018. ABCG is a consortium of seven international conservation non-governmental…
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Publication Date: July 26, 2018
Author: ABCG
This report by the Africa Biodiversity Collaborative Group (ABCG) covers the annual period from October 1, 2016 to September 30, 2017. ABCG is a consortium of seven international conservation non-governmental…
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Current Issues

Historically the conservation field has primarily functioned by combatting conservation issues as they arise, thus being a reactive discipline. However,…

Climate change has direct impacts on ecosystems and biodiversity but may also indirectly impact nature through human adaptation responses. A…

There are strong linkages between biodiversity conservation and human health, the health of domestic animals, wildlife health, and ecosystem health.…

Across Africa, women play critical land and natural resource management roles. However, these roles are typically unrecognized or undervalued. Minorities…

Building on previous work done under the Land Rights Tenure Rights thematic area, the Community Based Forestry Management (CBFM) approach…

ABCG is reducing watershed degradation and improving the health of freshwater ecosystems through linking freshwater conservation and water, sanitation, and…
Our Mission
ABCGâs overarching mission is to advance understanding of critical biodiversity conservation challenges and their solutions in sub-Saharan Africa. We aspire to produce applicable knowledge and put it into practice. Â
Our Approach
By accessing the wide-ranging expertise of our members and their extensive networks throughout sub-Saharan Africa, ABCG is in a unique position to address critical conservation issues by developing, testing, and promoting innovative conservation approaches.
