Mon, 02 Mar
|Auditorium Filmzaal, Campus Aula
Biodiversity Conservation in DR Congo: challenges and opportunities
Keynotes by Peter Verlinden, prof. Cizungu (Université Catholique de Bukavu), prof. Boeckx (UGent), prof. Verheyen (UGent) & others, followed by a panel discussion moderated by Peter Verlinden. The event is followed by a reception.
Time & Location
02 Mar 2020, 19:30 – 21:00
Auditorium Filmzaal, Campus Aula, Paddenhoek 3, 9000 Gent
About the Event
Programme
Welcome by Prof. Guido Van Huylenbroeck, Director of Internationalization & Margot Lenssens for International Forestry Students' Association Ghent
Ghent University Scientific Research in action in DR Congo: a documentary by Adam Amir
Introduction to Kahuzi-Biega National Park - Prof. Landry Cizungu, Université Catholique de Bukavu
Kahuzi-Biega: a personal journalistic view - Experiences in and around the park in the context of the ongoing conflicts - Peter Verlinden
Challenges for sustainable and integrated management of Kahuzi-Biega National Park - Prof. Pascal Boeckx, Ghent University
Opportunities and way forward for sustainable and integrated management of Kahuzi-Biega National Park - Prof. Kris Verheyen, Ghent University
Panel discussion with Prof. Landry Cizungu, dr. Marijn Bauters (Ghent University), Isabelle Vertriest (Field programs Director WWF) and Josaphat Musamba (GEC-SH attachée au CERUKi de L'Institut Supérieur Pédagogique de Bukavu) - moderator Peter Verlinden
The event is followed by a reception at 21:00