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30×30 at the Landscape Level: Pursuing OECMs Through Local Governance, National Standards and Stewardship

Location: Main Room

Organizers: Wyss Academy for Nature at the University of Bern, Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry – Kenya (State Department for Climate Change and Forestry), Campaign for Nature, Ministère de l'Environnement et du Développement Durable – Madagascar, IUCN – Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office

Making OECMs Deliver: Local Stewardship, National Standards, Nature Positive Outcomes

OECMs are a core strategy for delivering Target 3 — but durable, nature positive outcomes depend on anchoring national recognition of OECMs in inclusive, locally grounded governance. In Kenya’s Laikipia-Isiolo-Samburu landscape, a multi-stakeholder dialogue examines how recognizing OECMs outside protected areas can strengthen ecological connectivity and reduce resource-based conflict in this strategically vital region. In Antananarivo, a parallel process asks how OECMs can recognize and support community-based conservation efforts already underway across Madagascar’s landscapes. Speakers from governments, communities and technical partners will share how these national OECM processes are tackling the questions that arise in strengthening community rights and local benefits while meeting rigorous national verification standards.

  • Dr. Richard Kiaka

    Hub Lead, East Africa, Wyss Academy for Nature

    (Moderator)

  • Jan Peter Schemmel

    Director Europe; contributor to the 30×30 Global Assessment 2026 report
    Campaign for Nature

    (opening keynote)

  • Mayiani Saino

    Deputy Director, Multilateral Environmental Agreements, State Department for Climate Change and Forestry, Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry – Kenya

  • Daniel Marnewick

    Regional Area-based Conservation Coordinator (IUCN Global OECM Lead), IUCN, Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office

  • M. Sahoby Ivy Randriamahaleo

    Chef de Division de la Recherche Scientifique en Faune et en Flore ; Point Focal National Secondaire CDB/SBSTTA ; Point Focal National de la Mise en œuvre de la Cible 3, MEDD (Ministère de l’Environnement et du Développement Durable – Madagascar)