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Pan African Network for the Conservation of Africa’s Natural Resources

To empower African societies and governments through knowledge, collaboration, and advocacy to ensure natural resources benefit the continent’s people and preserve its ecological future.

The Pan African Network for the Conservation of Africa’s Natural Resources (PANCANR) is a non-profit continental network uniting African voices across sectors to champion the sustainable and transparent management of Africa’s natural wealth. We bring together experts, civil society, policymakers, and grassroots leaders to catalyze solutions that protect forests, mineral resources, biodiversity, and the rights of local communities.

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To become Africa’s leading civil society-driven advisory platform influencing public policy, investment, and governance on natural resource management.

Launched in 2022 with support from visionary African leaders and development partners, PANCANR was born from a shared urgency to address systemic mismanagement and exploitation of Africa’s resources. In 2023, we expanded our network, deepened member engagement, and trained hundreds of stakeholders. By 2024, we established our governance structure and initiated two thematic Working Groups.

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Organizational Structure

PANCANR is guided by a participatory, multi-tiered governance model:

General Assembly

The highest decision-making body comprising all registered members.

Board of Directors

Elected by the General Assembly, the Board ensures strategic oversight and accountability.

National Chapters

Country-level hubs that adapt our mission, mobilize national actors, and feed grassroots insights.

Working Groups

Forests Working Group (FWG) and Mining Working Group (MWG) Tracking environmental impacts.

Steering Committee

Composed of the interim coordinator, two WG leads, and two WG rapporteurs.

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Damian Stevens

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Nadia Ingram

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Mark Sherman

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