ACLIE 2023
African Conference for Linear Infrastructure & Ecology
18th-21st September



Imagining the Future
The Third African Conference for Linear Infrastructure and Ecology (ACLIE), co-hosted by the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT), Grevy’s Zebra Trust (GZT) and Ewaso Lions (EL) will be taking place on the 18 September 2023 – 22 September 2023.
Africa is currently seeing exponential expansion of linear infrastructure (which includes roads, rail, power lines, pipelines, water ways, and fencing), as a result of continental, regional and national economic development targets. In its current form, much of this infrastructure has largely negative consequences for the ecosystems it transects, eroding landscape connectivity, accelerating biodiversity loss and undermining the ecosystem services on which long-term sustainable development relies.
The environmental and infrastructure sectors in Africa are at the early stages of adopting a meaningful collaborative agenda for developing ecologically sustainable linear infrastructure. There are efforts, lessons and knowledge emerging from various parts of the continent which highlight a pressing need to move this agenda forward.

ACLIE AIMS
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To promote a safe and ecologically sustainable pan-African linear infrastructure
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To promote networking opportunities and effective partnerships that facilitate communication and exchange of knowledge, ideas and news.
ACLIE 2023 aims to provide a space for leaders from across Africa and the world, and across disciplines and sectors to discuss these questions, adopt new ones, and set the foundations for answering them. It is through this process that we can imaginatively contribute towards shaping a future for the continent which is truly inclusive and green.
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Conference Venue
Brackenhurst is a stunning conference and retreat centre located just 20 km Northwest of Nairobi.
In 2001, they dedicated themselves to the restoration of a vast indigenous forest through eco-conscious initiatives. Since then, they have become one of Kenya’s most unique conference destinations.
Important Dates and Events
CONFERENCE DATE
Monday, 18 September 2023
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Thursday, 21 September 2023
INCLUDED DAY TRIPS
Wednesday, 20 September 2023
Entire group to do day trips into Nairobi National Park, Rift Valley etc. followed by the Gala & Awards Dinner back at Brackenhurst.
REGISTER
Registration opens
Monday, 13 March 2023
SUBMISSIONS
Submissions opens
Monday, 06 March 2023
Landscapes Visits
Friday 22nd – Monday 25th
Take an additional trip (hosted by partners) to Samburu, Tsavo or the Masai Mara

GCLIE 2023
Thursday 14 September to Friday 15 September – Online Global Congress for Linear Infrastructure and Environment hosted by ACLIE
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