APES 3

People | Planet | Peace: Intertwining Peace, Prosperity, and Environmental Sustainability

29th September – 1st October 2026
The Catholic University Of Eastern Africa -Nairobi, Kenya

Building on the success and momentum of APES 1, APES 2, and 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.

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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.

Concept Note