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Wetlands International Afrique<\/a> International Africa\u00a0is joining the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 in Abu Dhabi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83c\udf33The team is finally ready for this major global event where nature, science, and action come together to shape a greener and fairer future for conservation.
This year, Wetlands International<\/a> is giving a voice to wetlands, coastal communities, and mangroves\u2014these incredible ecosystems that protect our coasts, store carbon, and support thousands of lives.
At the PRCM-Regional Partnership for Coastal and Marine Conservation in West Africa<\/a> & Wetlands International Afrique<\/a> (#155) and Commonland<\/a> & Wetlands International<\/a> (#311) booths, we are sharing our stories from the field, our successes, our tools, and our passions:
\u2705 Mangroves restored by local communities;
\u2705 Income-generating activities that are transforming the lives of women and young people;
\u2705 Strong partnerships that make it all possible;
And above all, a shared vision: healthy wetlands for resilient communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Through exchanges, meetings, and moments of inspiration, our team is determined to put West Africa in the spotlight on the global conservation stage!
Come see us, come discuss, share, and dream with us of a future where nature and communities move forward hand in hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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