A delegation from the UK’s flagship initiative Partnership for Forests (P4F) visited Gabon on 22 July to assess investment prospects aimed at supporting sustainable forest management.
Backed by a £1 billion fund from the British government, the mission signals growing international interest in Gabon’s green economy.
The group, accompanied by operational and financial partners Cross Boundary and Palladium, held strategic talks in Libreville with the Gabonese Agency for the Development of the Green Economy (AGADEV).
The discussions focused on strengthening public-private collaboration and laying the groundwork for a joint exploratory mission to the Ogooué-Lolo province.
“We are here to better understand Gabon’s vision for its natural capital and to identify viable investment opportunities that align with sustainable development goals,” said a representative of the visiting team.
Scyrielle P. Sende Etali, Director General of AGADEV, welcomed the delegation and emphasized the nation’s ambition to transition toward a green and inclusive economic model. She highlighted Gabon’s commitment to preserving its vast tropical forests while promoting value chains such as non-timber forest products (NTFPs).
The high-level meeting also served to finalize details for the upcoming mission to Ogooué-Lolo, which will bring together AGADEV, P4F, the National Agency for National Parks (ANPN), and key private sector stakeholders.
The goal is to evaluate investment opportunities linked to NTFPs and foster stronger institutional and financial cooperation.
By advancing these partnerships, AGADEV aims to position Gabon as a leading destination for responsible forest-based investment and innovation.
As the global push for climate action intensifies, such initiatives underscore the country’s pivotal role in protecting biodiversity and driving sustainable economic transformation across the Congo Basin.
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