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Bringing together a global community of park leaders, government officials, conservation experts, and stakeholders to address the urgent threats facing national parks and protected areas.

Global Conservation Summits

Recent GC Summits

Summits focus on emerging strategies for protecting national parks worldwide, including incorporating advanced technologies and community-based approaches for conservation. Summits include workshops, knowledge-sharing sessions, and collaborative policy discussions to enhance park management.

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Borjomi Summit
2023
Borjomi Summit
2023

The Borjomi Summit, co-hosted by Global Conservation in the Republic of Georgia, gathered over 150 delegates from 18 countries across Eurasia and Eastern Europe to address the urgent challenges facing national parks and protected areas. This 3-day event provided a platform for leaders, policymakers, and conservation experts to share strategies for enhancing park management amid growing threats such as illegal hunting, logging, and underfunding.

2023
Tikal Summit
2022
Tikal Summit
2022

Held in the iconic setting of Tikal National Park in Guatemala, the Tikal Summit brought together conservationists, government officials, and local stakeholders to advance efforts in protecting endangered World Heritage sites. This 3-day event, hosted by Global Conservation, focused on implementing the "No Cut, No Kill" approach, which prioritizes technological solutions like drones and surveillance systems to combat illegal logging, poaching, and deforestation.

2022