Directed to all Parties, governmental, intergovernmental, nongovernmental organizations, donors and other entities All Parties, governmental, intergovernmental, non-governmental organizations, donors and other entities are encouraged to support the African lion range States and the Secretariat:a) in their efforts to conserve and restore this iconic species across the continent, taking into consideration existing land-use practices; andb) in implementing the decisions contained in Decision 17.241 paragraphs a) - j).