African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) and Dev-Afrique Development Advisors have entered into a partnership aimed at supporting African governments and institutions in strengthening conservation efforts, improving environmental governance and advancing policy reform linked to sustainable development.

The collaboration is designed to help governments and regional institutions better integrate natural capital into planning and decision-making, while also improving the tools and systems used to manage biodiversity, land use, and ecosystem resources.

The collaboration also brings together AWF’s long-standing conservation experience with Dev-Afrique’s expertise in governance advisory, institutional strengthening, data systems, and geospatial technology.

Under the agreement, both organisations will work with public institutions and development partners to design and implement practical solutions that connect conservation goals with economic development priorities.

Speaking on the partnership, AWF Chief Executive Officer, Kaddu Sebunya, said Africa’s natural resources were central to the continent’s future prosperity.

He said a key focus of the partnership would be to ensure that policies were not only developed but also effectively implemented through stronger institutions, improved data, and technical support.

Dev-Afrique Founder and Managing Principal, Ridwan Sorunke, said the partnership reflected a shared commitment to African-led solutions that address both governance and environmental challenges.

He said Africa’s future would increasingly depend on the effective management of the intersection of economic development, governance, and natural capital.

According to him, combining AWF’s conservation leadership with Dev-Afrique’s advisory and implementation expertise will create an opportunity to develop practical, scalable solutions that strengthen conservation outcomes, support governments and institutions, and help translate Africa’s biodiversity ambitions into measurable impact.