The What if......? sessions are aimed at generating new, innovative, out-of-the-box thinking.  This session aims to unlock creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial thinking to imagine and co-create new ways of looking at and doing things.

• Bea Karanja, Natural State 

What if Africa’s possibilities are endless? A continent rich in resources above and below ground but yet Africa efforts towards transformative change are staggered. Is conservation and the business of the conservation, the needle-shifter to transform Africa into the superpower it is?  Beatrice will explore the “How” of the “What If“ of Africa’s possible trajectory to being a global leader for conservation.

• Candice Stevens, Co-Chair Sustainable Finance Coalition, Co-Chair IUCN WCPA Sustainable Finance 

What if we valued nature like we value money? A true understanding of risk and return
 

• Chanda Mwale, Wildlife Producers’ Association of Zambia (WPAZ)

What if we looked back in order to propel us forward?
Sustainable utilization of flora and fauna in many African cultures is a tale as old as time. What if we looked back into this history, our cultures, traditions, and values to ensure our landscapes are restored? What role can wildlife ranching as an economic activity that incorporates African values play in turning the land degradation tide?

• Milka Chepkorir, ICCA Consortium 

Where is the place and view of indigenous people in Business and Conservation?

Indigenous Peoples territories are rich in biodiversity and natural resources conserved by Indigenous Peoples. What is the implication of venturing into business with these ancestral resources?

Moderator: Tumiso Kevin Mokakangwe, ALU