Full Program – Conference on Environmental Crime and Human-Wildlife Conflict

From July 9 to 12, 2025, Libreville will become the regional hub for strategic dialogue on environmental crime and human-wildlife conflict, during the high-level conference organized by the Congo Basin Forest Partnership (CBFP), under the facilitation of the French and Gabonese Republics.

A rich and multifaceted program

The conference will kick off on July 9 with a scientific day focused on science-policy dialogue, strategic communication, and the presentation of key reports such as the 2025 Congo Basin Assessment Report. The day will also feature strong civil society engagement and discussions on the Congo Basin Forest Partnership Pact.

On July 10, the official opening session will be followed by a high-level roundtable dedicated to environmental crime and human-wildlife conflict. Thematic workshops will then explore legal and policy frameworks to strengthen environmental governance in the region.

On July 11, discussions will continue with new workshops on capacity building, institutional cooperation, and community-driven initiatives. The day will conclude with the reading of the final communiqué and the closing ceremony.

On July 12, the program continues with a scientific training on academic writing, targeting PhD students and early-career researchers (from July 14 to 17), led by R2FAC.

Side events and networking

Each day will be punctuated with side events, encouraging dialogue between institutions, NGOs, researchers, donors, and local community representatives. Special sessions will focus on pastoral transhumance, eco-security, and the valuation of forest natural capital.

Ahead of the main conference: Highlights from July 7 and 8

The program effectively begins on July 7 and 8 with a series of key pre-conference events:

• CRAFT Project Launch Meeting (July 7–8, Hôtel Hibiscus, Libreville)
• Central Africa Protected and Conserved Areas Day (EdAP) (July 8, Radisson Blu)
• European Union Event: “Partnering for Transformation”, focused on multi-stakeholder biodiversity partnerships (July 8)
• Two strategic meetings on sustainable pastoral transhumance (July 8 and 9, Radisson Blu)

For more information, please visit the conference page