WINDHOEK, Feb. 18 (Xinhua) -- Biodiversity policymakers, scientists, and practitioners from seven East and Southern African countries convened in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia, on Tuesday for a three-day regional trialogue focused on combating invasive alien species (IAS) and promoting the sustainable use of wildlife.
Hosted by Namibia's Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), in cooperation with the Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Network (BES-Net), the event aimed to convert global scientific knowledge into practical regional action.
