European Union in Botswana

Millions of people are forced to flee conflict,violence, or persecution-often with nothing but hope for safety.

This , we renew our commitment to protect, support, and stand in solidarity with refugees.

EU International Partnerships

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The myth of Russia's endless manpower is colliding with reality.

Over 1.3 million casualties. Monthly losses outpacing mobilisation for 6 consecutive months. A shrinking pool of working-age men already stretched between the military, law enforcement, and an economy under strain.

To fill the gap, Russia has recruited more than 27,000 foreign nationals from 130 countries, many reportedly coerced or deceived into serving on the front lines.

Foreign recruits may buy time. Not victory.

Strengthening Arms Control Together!

Supported by the EU, Botswana and Zambia showcased strong progress and engagement in the EU Arms Trade Treaty Outreach Project, reinforcing responsible arms trade governance. A 3-day workshop, funded by the EU, brought officials from Botswana and Zambia together to enhance cooperation on arms control and security.

🔷️ Key Achievements:
✅️ Botswana enacted the Conventional Arms Control Act & developed a National Control List.
✅️ Zambia has established legal frameworks,drafted tailored road maps, and built inter-agency capacity to regulate international transfers.
✅️ Both nations strengthened legal frameworks for secure,responsible arms transfer.
✅️ Enhanced regional stability & global peace efforts.

While giving closing remarks at the workshop,the European Union Ambassador to Botswana and SADC, Petra Pereyra,said that the workshop was a demonstration of the European Union's firm and long-standing partnership to Botswana, Southern Africa and the continent for multi-lateral cooperation, the rule of law and a rules-based international order-values more important than ever. The Honourable Minister for State President, Defence and Security,Mr Moeti Mohwasa expressed the government's appreciation for EU's continued support in strengthening arms control systems across partner countries.

The EU Arms Trade Treaty Project is a step forward for Southern Africa's security cooperation!

A special thanks to the German Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA) and Expertise France for organising the workshop and bringing experts to the table.

On this , the European Union calls for high ambition at the UN Convention to Combat Desertification in Mongolia to:

🌱 strengthen synergies between the 3 Rio Convention COPs: climate, biodiversity, desertification
🌱 agree on a solid budget to implement the decisions of the parties at the COP
🌱 strengthen of the implementation of the UNCCD
🌱 increase the involvement of civil society organisations and the private sector
🌱 increase gender balance

Because desertification, land degradation and droughts are global problems - and need a global response.

EU Environment

Head of Cooperation, Catalin Gherman, opened the official launch of the Africa-Europe Partnerships for Culture: Southern Africa Component.

This project, funded by the European Union and implemented by the Goethe-Institute, strengthens cultural cooperation between Southern Africa and Europe through the co-creation of new heritage narratives. Working across Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe, the initiative brings together non-governmental heritage organisations and artists in transnational, interdisciplinary cooperation to produce compelling new works that connect tangible and intangible cultural heritage with contemporary audiences.

The launch also featured two organisations from Botswana that have been awarded grants to develop new heritage narrative working with artists and creatives from Southern Africa and Europe.

Last week marked the 10th anniversary of the EU-SADC Economic Partnership Agreement.

Over the past decade, this partnership has shown that trade can be about more than market access. It supports a regional integration and is attracting investments across the SADC region.🇪🇺 🤝🇧🇼🇸🇿🇱🇸🇳🇦🇲🇿🇿🇦

What has the agreement achieved so far? Click on the link to discover some key facts.

More info: https://lnkd.in/emub-tQa

The European Union is proud to support the government with the implementation and review of the Global Compact for Migration. 🇪🇺🤝🇧🇼

Head of Cooperation, Catalin Gherman opened a multi-stakeholder national consultative workshop which initiated discussion on a practical roadmap for implementation of recommendations aligned with both the Global Compact and Botswana’s National Migration Policy. The workshop also provided space to integrate relevant regional perspectives, notably SADC progress report templates, aiming at harmonisation of different tools.

Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs
IOM - UN Migration

The European Union Ambassador to Botswana and SADC, Petra Pereyra had a good meeting with Honourable Minister of Minerals and Energy, Bogolo Kenewendo, where they briefly discussed the implementation of the EU funded ASPIRE (Accelerating Sustainable and Productive Investment in Renewable Energy and Efficiency) programme aimed at advancing Botswana's sustainable energy transition.

The European Union is looking forward to continuing to support institutional strengthening, policy and regulatory reforms,and increased investment in sustainable energy.

Ministry of Minerals & Energy - MME