The 15th session of the African Forestry and Wildlife Commission (AFWC) will take place in Maputo, Mozambique 27-31 March 2006. The AFWC provides a policy and technical forum for countries to discuss and address forest issues on a regional basis. This session of the AFWC will feature a Special session on the ‘Implementation of Sustainable Forest Management in Africa’.

During the AFWC, the Working Party on Wildlife and Protected Areas shall hold its 16th session. A workshop shall be convened on ‘Forestry, wildlife and poverty alleviation’.