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October 2, 2026CABES Capacity Development Course Advances Biodiversity Mainstreaming
The CABES Capacity Development Course was held on 6–7 October 2026, bringing participants together for two days of expert-led learning on mainstreaming biodiversity into policy, planning, decision-making, and business.
The first day focused on “Mainstreaming Biodiversity into Policy, Planning and Decision-Making,” covering why mainstreaming matters, target audiences and messaging, context and entry points, evidence and uptake, and progress and sustainability.
The sessions were delivered by Prof. Mekuria Argaw, Abisha Mapendembe, Abiyot Berhanu Wassie, Benedict Irwin, Jennifer Barnard, and Yro Hyacinthe TIE, bringing together valuable academic and practical expertise to strengthen participants’ understanding of biodiversity mainstreaming.
The second day focused on “Mainstreaming Biodiversity into Business,” exploring business–biodiversity relationships and approaches for integrating biodiversity and ecosystem services into business practices and decision-making.
The sessions were delivered by Chris Gordon, Sharon Brooks, Ambroise N’Koh, Regina Mwenyango, Amrei von Hase, Inonge Mukumbuta Guillemin, and Louise Stafford.
The two-day course provided participants with valuable expert-led learning and knowledge-sharing, contributing to stronger capacity for integrating biodiversity and ecosystem-service considerations across policy, planning, and business.
As a CABES consortium member and East Africa Regional Partner, HoA-REC&N-AAU is pleased to support this important capacity-development initiative.
CABES – Capacity Development for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Experts is supported by the International Climate Initiative (IKI) of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMUKN).
