We’re proud to have the opportunity to support the African Symposium’s Inaugural Forum on Wildlife Conservation in Africa at the Rubin Museum. Launching on March 3, 2020, on the United Nations designated World Wildlife Day and in line with Sustainable Development Goal 15, the forum especially focuses on opportunities for the African Diaspora community and friends to play a more active, engaged and visible role. As a result of this gathering, they also aim to derive a best-practice guide to help attendees make responsible and informed choices in protecting our planet and its inhabitants.
SPEAKERS:
H.E Ambassador Lazarus O. Amayo – Kenyan Mission to the UN
H.E. Ambassador Valentina Rugwabiza- Rwandan Mission to the UN
Angela Grimes, CEO – Born Free USA
Lexi Bowes-Lyon, Director of Fundraising- Space for Giants
Edwin Tambara, Director of External Affairs- African Wildlife Foundation
Alexandra Mor, Jewelry Designer & Artistic Director, Alexandra Mor
Esther Agbarakwe, Climate Change Activist, Nigeria Youth Climate Coalition
Fleurie LeClercq, Children’s Book Author, NDE Media Group
THE MAGNIFICENT DOZEN: Endangered AnimalsPainting by Zigi Ben-Haim
Dr. David O’Connor, Permanent Observer, IUCN to the UN
Dr. Dale Jamieson, Director, NYU Center for Environmental & Animal Protection
Moderated by Dr. Djibril Diallo, CEO African Renaissance, and Diaspora Network Inc
The United Nations General Assembly has designated March 3 as World Wildlife Day to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild fauna and flora, and to recognize the intrinsic value of wildlife and its various contributions to sustainable development and human well-being.