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Mark your calendars for upcoming events happening around the world that promise engaging discussions, insightful presentations, and meaningful connections within the African People & Wildlife community.
We also welcome requests for speakers if you would like someone from our team to share their knowledge and expertise.
Upcoming Events
WCN Wildlife Conservation Expo
October 10, 2026 | San Francisco, California (USA)
African People & Wildlife will be at the 2026 Wildlife Conservation Network (WCN) Wildlife Conservation Expo on October 10 in San Francisco. Stop by our booth to meet the team, learn more about our work across Tanzania, and shop Mama Asali products that support our mission.
Green Film Festival of San Francisco
October 15-22, 2026 | San Francisco, California (USA)
Presented by SF IndieFest, the Green Film Festival of San Francisco brings together documentaries, narrative films, animation, and other independent films exploring environmental issues and possible solutions. Sentinels of Engaruka is an official selection of the 2026 festival. See the film on the big screen on Saturday, October 17th at the 4-Star Theater, or purchase a virtual screening ticket to watch online during the festival.
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Outer Banks Environmental Film Festival
November 5-7, 2026 | Manteo, North Carolina (USA)
The Outer Banks Environmental Film Festival brings filmmakers and audiences together around stories that build environmental awareness and inspire care for the natural world. Sentinels of Engaruka is an official selection of the 2026 festival and will screen on Saturday, November 7th as part of this year’s program in Manteo.
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Past Events
18th International Conference on Community-Based Adaptation to Climate Change (CBA18)
May 6-9, 2024 | Arusha, Tanzania
CBA18 brought together practitioners, grassroots representatives, local and national government planners, policymakers and donors working at all levels and scales to discuss how we can drive ambition for a climate-resilient future. We were proud to serve as a co-host for the Conference in partnership with the International Institute for Environment and Development.
Together, let us champion the empowerment of rural communities, unlocking the transformative potential of their natural resources and fostering a world that thrives in harmony with nature.
Neovitus Sianga, Community Conservation and Environment Director
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History
APW was co-founded in 2005 by Dr. Laly Lichtenfeld and Charles Trout with a mission to create win-win solutions for people and wildlife in Tanzania.
Impact Summary
Our programs positively impact 80 communities in 6 critical conservation landscapes across northern Tanzania.
Where We Work
Tanzania is one of the world’s greatest centers of large mammal biodiversity.
