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SUMMARY:Invitation to the Ninth Tokyo International Conference for African Development (TICAD 9) Thematic Event
DESCRIPTION:Digital Public Infrastructure and Regional Command and Control Centre for Addressing Human-Nature Conflicts in Africa \nWe invite you to join a high-level thematic event at TICAD 9\, dedicated to the establishment of a Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and Regional Command and Control Centre for Addressing Human-Nature Conflicts in Africa\, essential tools to tackle escalating human–nature conflicts\, such as climate change\, human–wildlife conflict\, Agropastoral conflict land encroachment\, poaching\, and illegal wildlife trade in the Africa Region. \nAnchored within the Regional Command-and-Control Centre based at Nairobi\, the DPI system will utilize a secure UN cloud\, to enable cross-border collaboration and coordinated responses to nature-based conflicts. This initiative aligns with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP Digital Public Infrastructure Framework and the UN General Assembly Resolution A/79/L.96 on combating illicit wildlife trafficking. Spearheaded by the Lusaka Agreement\, African Governments\, the United Nations agencies\, and the Remote Sensing Technology Center of Japan (RESTEC) – the DPI–Human–Nature Conflict Project will integrate multiple spatial and non-spatial datasets related to biodiversity interventions and climate change into an UN-hosted cloud server. These datasets will be utilised\, alongside advanced remote sensing and satellite technologies including GIS\, to develop Digital Public Goods (DPGs) for monitoring and addressing impacts caused by human–wildlife conflict\, agropastoral tensions\, poaching and illegal trade\, as well as transboundary climate impacts.” \nThe event will feature a keynote speech by H.E. Hon. Dr. William Ruto\, President of the Republic of Kenya\, followed by a panel discussion with Ministerial and technical experts from African governments\, regional bodies\, and Japan. This event will also outline on how the Regional Command and Control Center will provide facilities for top academic institutions around the world to carry out research using primary data to address challenges faced by African countries. It also creates employment opportunities for African scholars to contribute to biodiversity conservation through innovative technology. \nJoin us as we shape a sustainable and secure future for Africa’s ecosystems and people. \nPlease scan the QR Code provided below or use the link here to access the registration portal and confirm your participation in the event: \n \n  \nTICAD-9 THEMATIC SIDE EVENT AGENDA \nDigital Public Infrastructure and Regional Command and Control Centre for Addressing Human-Nature Conflicts in Africa  \n📅 Date: 20th August 2025\n🕒 Time: 15:20 – 16:50\n📍 Venue: Exhibition Hall D\, Pacifico Yokohama\, Japan \n🎟 Capacity: 250 (Theatre Style) \nMaster of Ceremony: Dr. Remi Chandran\, Senior Expert\, RESTEC-Japan \n15:20 – 16:00 | Opening Session \n\nHon. Rebecca Miano\, Cabinet Secretary\, Ministry of Tourism & Wildlife\, Republic of Kenya\nMr. Kaname Ikeda\, President\, Remote Sensing Technology Centre of Japan\, Tokyo\, Japan\nHon. Amb. Dr. Pindi H. Chana\,MP\, Minister for Natural Resources & Tourism\, United Republic of Tanzania.\nHon. Tetsuro Yano\, President of Association of African Economic and Development Japan\, ex-Senior Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan\n\n16:00 – 16:10 | Keynote Speech H.E. Hon. Dr. William Ruto\, C.G.H.\, President – Republic of Kenya  \n16:10 – 16:50 | Expert Panel Discussion\nTheme: Building a Command-and-Control Centre & Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for Africa\nPanelists: \n\nMr. Edward Phiri\, Director\, Lusaka Agreement Task Force\nShadrack Ngene\,Wildlife Secretary\, State Department for Wildlife\, Republic of Kenya\n Yushi Nagano\, Head of JICA DX Lab\, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)\nMr. Kaname Ikeda\, President\, Remote Sensing Technology Center of Japan (RESTEC)\, Tokyo\, Japan\n\nModerator: Mr. Tetsuji Ida\, Senior Staff Writer and Editorial Writer\, Kyodo News \n \n 
URL:https://lusakaagreement.org/event/invitation-to-the-ninth-tokyo-international-conference-for-african-development-ticad-9-thematic-event/
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SUMMARY:BUREAU MEETING OF THE 14TH GOVERNING COUNCIL OF PARTIES TO THE LUSAKA AGREEMENT
DESCRIPTION:Pursuant to Rule 13 of the rules of procedures for meetings of the Lusaka Agreement Governing Council and in accordance with the Decisions of the 14th  Governing Council held in Arusha\, Tanzania in May 2025\, I have the honour to inform you that the Bureau Meeting of the 14th Governing Council of Parties to the Lusaka Agreement will be held from 18th – 20th May 2026 in Nairobi\, Kenya.  \nIn view of the significance and substantive nature of the issues to be considered\, and as stipulated in rules 5\, 18 and 19 of the Rules of Procedure\, the Bureau meeting will be open to all Parties\, other African States\, the United Nations and its specialized agencies\, as well as non-Party States and eligible institutions and organizations engaged in wildlife law enforcement that have expressed interest in participating as observers. \nThe Ministerial Segment of the Bureau Meeting\, scheduled for 20th May 2026\, will be preceded by a two-day Experts’ Session on 18th and 19th May 2026.  \nThe experts’ meeting will deliberate on salient technical and operational matters pertaining to the implementation of the Lusaka Agreement. In particular\, the session will review progress made in implementing the decisions of the Governing Council\, alongside LATF’s operational and performance reports as well as consider the proposed Programme of Work and Budget for the FY 2026/2027. The experts will also evaluate the report and recommendations of the Technical Working Group on LATF institutional reforms\, with a view to enhancing its governance\, effectiveness and sustainability. These deliberations will culminate in clear strategic guidance on priority interventions and the way forward by the Governing Council. \nArrangements regarding the venue and logistical details are currently underway. The formal invitation letters\, the provisional agenda and relevant working documents will be circulated in due course. \nFor more information\, please contact our Administrative Assistant Ms. Elin Musanga via the email: administrator@lusakaagreement.org \nWe sincerely thank you for your continued cooperation and support. \nSecretariat\, Lusaka Agreement on Cooperative Enforcement Operations Directed at Illegal Trade in Wild Fauna and Flora \nLusaka Agreement Task Force \nKWS Headquarters \nChui Court\, Lang’ata Road \nNairobi \nEmail: administrator@lusakaagreement.org \nTelephone: +2547222008/9
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