The Ministry of Environment and Forestry
through the Department of Environment in collaboration with the Department of Water Affairs, the Department of Range Resources Management and the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA), is holding a three-day stakeholder engagement Workshop at Molengoane Lodge to explore the development of Lesotho’s approach to Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (OECMs).
The exercise marks a new beginning for OECMs in Lesotho, bringing stakeholders together to assess existing conservation initiatives, identify potential areas for recognition and explore opportunities for collaborative management, community participation and sustainable financing.
The discussions will inform the development of a project concept to advance OECMs in Lesotho, in support of the country’s commitments under the Kunming -Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, particularly Targets 2 and 3.
