| | 8 May 2008 | Earthwatch Lecture – 'Ghanaian Communities & Conservation' Thursday, 7.00pm - 8.30pm, at the Royal Geographical Society, 1 Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AR.
John Mason & Prof. Patrick Ofori Danson.
Two talks on Earthwatch's work with the Nature Conservation Research Centre of Ghana (NCRC) to develop research and conservation projects to the benefit not only of the environment, but also the livelihoods of the local populations through community- based ecotourism.
John Mason, Executive Director of the NCRC, will give an historical overview of this programme, its scope and its achievements, while Dr. Patrick Ofori Danson, of the University of Ghana, will specifically tell us about his work on the West African manatees still to be found in Ghanaian waters.
Doors open at 6.00pm (cash bar); lectures followed by a second cash bar, 8.30-9.30pm .
Entrance free to Earthwatch supporters; otherwise a small donation will be requested on the door.
For tickets and more information, please contact Events Department on (01865) 318856; events@earthwatch.org.uk;
http://www.earthwatch.org/europe/get_involved/events08/ghana
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| | 18-20 June 2008 | EMRC AgriBusiness Forum FAO Headquarters, Rome, Italy "The Agro-Food Industry as Engine for Growth and Wealth" will focus on business networking and the discussion of business opportunities in Africa's agribusiness sectors. It represents an excellent opportunity for business leaders and project developers in Europe and Africa to enter in direct contact with potential business partners and top-level decision makers dealing with Africa's agricultural and agro-industry development.
Speakers include Dr Franz Fischler, EU Commissioner for Agriculture & Rural Development 1995-2004, Dr Monty Jones, Developer of NERICA (New Rice for Africa) and co-recipient of the World Food Prize 2004. See programme, EMRC website and registration form or supporting partner registration form.
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