The “Symposium on Climate Change and Land Use and Land Management in Africa” aims to inform community leaders, and the general public, about the impacts of climate change on land use and land management as well as the potential consequences for Africa's environment, economies, and societies. It also intends to facilitate the exchange of knowledge, best practices, and research findings on sustainable land use and land management linked with climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies in the African continent. This includes showcasing successful case studies, innovative approaches to sustainable agriculture and forestry, conservation efforts, and climate-resilient development.
Unsustainable land use practices, such as overgrazing, deforestation and poor agricultural practices, exacerbate soil erosion, reduce soil fertility, and increase vulnerability to droughts and floods. Climate change further intensifies these effects, leading to decreased agricultural productivity and reduced food security.
There is a perceived need to further explore the connections between climate change and land use and land management in Africa, and identify and deploy tools, processes and practical measures which may lead to improved land use and more sustainable land management practices, and can contribute to conflict prevention by ensuring equitable access to and sustainable management of natural resources.
It is against this background, that the “Symposium on Climate Change and Land Use and Land Management in Africa” is being organised.
