The SADC Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCA) International Conference and Summit of Heads of State and Government is scheduled to take place in Harare, Zimbabwe, from May 19 to 23, 2025.

The summit's theme is "Transfrontier Conservation Areas: 25 Years of Cooperation for Regional Integration and Sustainable Development."

According to a media statement, the summit will bring together delegates from across the region, including Heads of State and Government from SADC member states, traditional leaders, conservation partners, representatives from international organizations, and experts from relevant sectors.

Namibia is a key partner in the Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA), the largest TFCA in the world, which spans multiple countries.

 Other KAZA members include Angola, Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

TFCAs are collaborative conservation efforts that extend across national borders, aimed at promoting biodiversity conservation, sustainable resource use, and eco-tourism.

The summit seeks to strengthen political commitment to TFCA programs, encourage investment in TFCAs, and enhance cross-sectoral integration for TFCA development.

There are currently 13 existing TFCAs at various stages of development within both terrestrial and marine environments across the SADC region.

 Namibia actively participates in SADC conservation initiatives, connecting with neighboring countries through TFCAs.

Additionally, Namibia has transboundary connections with South Africa through the /Ai-/Ais-Richtersveld Transfrontier Park and with Angola through the Iona and Skeleton Coast Parks.

Last year, Botswana hosted the summit in Kasane.