Ministers From 12 African Nations To Meet

Ministers from 12 countries who are signatories to the Gaborone Declaration for Sustainability in Africa (GDSA) will convene in Maun, Botswana from October 11 to 13, 2017.

They will attend the Fifth Anniversary Celebration and the Forum of Minister’s Conference on the Gaborone Declaration for Sustainability in Africa at Cresta Maun.  The  Ministers Forum will be opened officially by President Ian Khama, who is expected to address GDSA Member States and encourage their renewed commitment to incorporate the value of nature in economic and social development decisions.

The Gaborone Declaration for Sustainability in Africa culminated from the 2012 Summit for Sustainability in Africa, held in Gaborone.  At this summit 10 countries reaffirmed their commitment to implement all conventions and declarations that promote Sustainable Development. Those 10 signatories are: Botswana, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa and Tanzania.

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