Zambia, is set to host the 8th General Assembly if the African Network of Men and Biosphere Reserves (AfriMAB).

The General Assembly being held under the Minister of Science and Technology, will be held in collaboration with UNESCO, will commence from March 9 through to March 13, 3026 at Avan Victoria Falls Resort in Livingston.

Under the theme “Harnessing Africa’s Natural Resources Through Ecosystem-Friendly Technologies,” the Assembly will convene representatives of UNESCO, National MAB committees, biosphere reserve managers, policymakers, researchers, development partners, and other stakeholders from across the African continent.

AfriMAB was established in 1996 to strengthen regional cooperation among African countries participating in the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme.

Over the years, the network has evolved into a key continental platform for dialogue, coordination and action to promote biosphere reserves as sites of innovation, research, learning, environmental conservation, and sustainable socio-economic development.