Dr. Evariste Fongnzossie Fedoung, our visiting associate professor, will visit Kyoto University and give a public lecture there. The seminar is jointly organized by the Center for African Area Studies (CAAS), Kyoto University and African Studies Center - TUFS, and this will be the 14th one. Please also visit here for more details.

◆Speaker: Dr. Evarsite Fongnzossie Fedoung (Associate Professor, University of Leeds / Visiting Professor, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies)

◆Title: Agrobiodiversity and the challenge of food security in forest dwelling communitis in Southeastern Cameroon

◆Abstract: Agroecosystems in southeastern Cameroon contain significant floristic diversity which is vital for subsistence and cash income of local communities. However this agrobiodiversity is still far from meeting the requirements of a balanced diet. Using a case stu dy in Gribe village in South East Cameroon, the seminar will discuss pathways for harnessing biodiversity conservation, sustainable land management, food security and the resilience to the effects of climate change.

◆Date & Time: Thursday, January 13, 2022 1:30 - 3:30 pm (JST)

◆Venue: Online (Zoom)

◆Language: English

◆Admission: Free

◆Pre-registration is required. Please visit here for registration. If you have trouble accessing the link, send an email indicating your name and affiliation to caasjambo.africa.kyoto-u.ac.jp.

◆Jointly organized by the Center for African Area Studies, Kyoto University and African Studies Center - TUFS