Convened by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the African Union (AU) and hosted by H.E. Emmerson Mnangagwa, President of Zimbabwe, the Summit will launch the African Wildlife Economy Initiative – a new, Africa-led vision of conservation that links the private sector with national authorities and local communities to design and finance conservation-compatible investments that deliver sustainable economic and ecological benefits to countries, people and the environment.

At least 12 Ministerial delegations, including from Angola, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Gambia, Zambia, Chad, South Sudan are due to attend, as well as private sector tourism and conservation investors, representatives from communities, conservation scientists and policymakers. Representatives from at least 30 countries are expected.