KAZA Summit Underway in Zambia

Santhosh Kumar 09/06/2024

The KAZA Summit in Livingstone, Zambia, in May 2023, gathered over 400 participants from five countries to review conservation progress, focusing on biodiversity protection and economic growth. Key discussions included managing the elephant population and addressing climate change impacts. The summit aimed to reaffirm presidential support, enhance conservation efforts, and promote regional cooperation for social and economic benefits.

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