Building on the success and momentum of APES 1, APES 2 , APES 3 enters a new phase under the theme “Intertwining Peace, Prosperity, and Environmental Sustainability.” This third summit recognizes that sustainable peace must be economically grounded and environmentally responsible. Prosperity, in this context, is not defined solely by economic growth, but by inclusive development that safeguards natural resources, reduces inequality, and empowers communities. APES 3 will therefore explore how green economies, climate justice, sustainable livelihoods, and responsible governance can create pathways toward long-term stability. It seeks to bridge policy and practice, dialogue and implementation, ensuring that environmental sustainability becomes a driver of peace and shared prosperity across Africa.
APES 3
People | Planet | Peace: Intertwining Peace, Prosperity, and Environmental Sustainability
29th September – 1st October 2026
University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
The 2026 APES 3 Summit theme, “People | Planet | Peace: Intertwining Peace, Prosperity and Environmental Sustainability,” reflects the urgent need to place human well-being, ecological balance, and peaceful coexistence at the center of Africa’s development agenda, expressed explicitly in the African Union Agenda 2063.
PEOPLE: Empowering communities through inclusive participation, education, health, and equitable opportunities.
PLANET: Safeguarding Africa’s ecosystems, biodiversity, and natural resources through climate resilience, conservation, and sustainable practices.
PEACE: Addressing root causes of conflict, promoting justice, and fostering dialogue to build resilient, peaceful societies.By linking these three pillars, the APES 3 Summit will highlight holistic approaches to sustainable development and prosperity.
CONVENERS
PARTNERS
Intended Oucomes
Strengthened networks and partnerships for peace and environmental sustainability across Africa.
2.A shared action framework on People | Planet | Peace to guide collaboration beyond the summit.
Documentation of best practices and recommendations for policy and community-level adoption.
4.Increased visibility of grassroots and youth-led initiatives that embody sustainable peacebuilding and environmental protection.
Program
DAY 1: Tuesday, 29th September 2026
Unpacking Africa's Development Goals, models, measurements alongside human wellbeing, ecological balance, and peaceful coexistence
DAY 2: Wednesday, 30th September 2026
Examining our disruptive and constructive development models and the social, environmental, and economic impact they have.
DAY 3:Thursday, 1st October 2026
Action from blueprint to on-ground action