Carbon Offset

In keeping with the conference theme to advance planetary health, we encourage all participants to donate to the carbon offset program in Botswana.

Planting Positive Health

Since 2021, the Botswana Association of Family Physicians has partnered with Green Botswana (www.greenbotswana.org) to support tree planting in schools and health centers across Botswana.

We have raised funds, physically assisted with tree planting and provided health education talks and screening in villages and communities.

The tree planting in government health facilities was an initiative from the Greater Gaborone District Medical Health Team (DMHT) with Green Botswana partnered with ABSA bank. So far, trees have been planted in 39 clinics in the Greater Gaborone area, Nyangabgwe Referral Hospital in Francistown and 100 trees at JP Kavindama Primary Hosptial in Shakawe.

“Planting Positive Health” is an ongoing initiative with Botswana Association of Family Physicians and Green Botswana to assist with regular tree and vegetable garden planting in our committees.

Benefits

improved mental resilience and well-being of participants
- improved social connections
- being active in nature
- connecting with our communities
health benefits
- improving access to fruits and vegetables
- improving air quality
- reducing heat
- mental health benefits of a ‘green space’
climate benefits
- improving shade coverage to mitigate the extreme heat experienced in Botswana
- improved soil structure and stability
- reduce flooding and water runoff during rainy season

Donate

Please help us continue this work with your valuable donation.

Visit some of the clinics and see the projects first-hand at our pre-conference activity on Wednesday 9^th September 2026.