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Conference Themes
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Ecosystem Services and Biodiversity Benefits
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Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture Management
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Climate Change Impacts, Mitigation and Adaptation
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Population Dynamics, Health and the Environment
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Balancing Conservation and Development
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Governance and Financing
Conference Champions
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Theme Conveners
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Keynote Speakers
Please note that keynote speaker biographies will be available in January 2017.
Conference Objectives
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Enhance coordination and cooperation of stakeholders working on conservation and development of the African Great Lakes.
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Strengthen the capacity of lake management institutions on the sustainable use of basin resources.
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Provide evidence-based information for implementation of policies and conservation actions.
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Promote and share tools and approaches for ecosystem-based management in the African Great Lakes.
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Promote and share best practices of empowered citizens actively engaged in basin management.
Conference Outcomes
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Key resolutions or agreements to bolster lake authorities.
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An online information-sharing platform with curated maps and information.
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A full conference report and a set of conference papers.
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Special issue journal publication(s) from premier papers.
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New and/or strengthened African Great Lakes funding programs.
