Sailing for Mangroves - A scientific expedition in Gambia -

6 novembre 2023 - UNIGE

Sailing for Mangroves
A scientific expedition in Gambia

Monday, 6 november | 6-8 pm | Sciences II, A300
Sciences II, Quai Ernest-Ansermet 30, 1205 Genève

Film & Round Table

January 2023. The 30-meters sailing ship Mauritius plunges into the heart of the mangrove forests along the Gambia River. On board, scientists from various backgrounds, students and sailors, together on a mission: produce a better understanding of the forests and the transformations they may undergo as a result of climate change. The stakes are high. Mangroves not only benefit flora and fauna. They are an essential source of income for local people and a natural protection against erosion and storms.

This round table discussion preceded by a documentary film retraces the adventures and challenges faced by the “Sailing for Mangroves” expedition. Along the scientific aspects of the project, the panelists will highlight their aspirations to train the next generation of environmental stewards, connecting decision makers with up-to-date science, and inspiring communities to understand and protect the ecosystems that we all depend on.

AGENDA

INTRODUCTION

Prof. Costanza Bonadonna, Dean of the Faculty of Science, University of Geneva

FILM

Sailing for Mangroves, a scientific expedition (2023, 20', Pascal Baumgartner)

ROUND TABLE

Prof. Pascal Peduzzi (Moderator)
Director, GRID-Geneva, Division of Early Warning and Assessment, United Nations Environment Programme & Professor, Dept. F.-A. Forel for Environmental and Aquatic Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Geneva

Ms Maiyai Taal Hocheimy
Founder, Director of GREAT Institute, The Gambia

Prof. Daniel F. McGinnis
Director of Dept. F.-A. Forel for Environmental and Aquatic Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Geneva

Prof. Kam Tang
Chair of Biosciences, Swansea University, Swansea, UK

Mr. Pietro Godenzi
President and founding member of Pacifique, Geneva

Mr. Muhammed Nyass
Undergraduate Student, University of The Gambia, The Gambia
Assistant Field and Lab Technician, GREAT Institute, The Gambia