THE 102ND KUASS: KYOTO UNIVERSITY AFRICAN STUDIES SEMINAR

Agrobiodiversity and the challenge of food security in forest dwelling communities in South-eastern Cameroon

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Event Info

Presenter
  • Dr. Evariste Fongnzossie Fedoung (Visiting Professor, African Studies Center-TUFS / Associate Professor, Department of Forest Engineering, University of Douala, Cameroon)
Date & Venue
  • January 13 2022（Thursday）
  • 13:30~15:30 (JST)
  • Online (Zoom)
Language
  • English (no interpreter)
Contact
  • The Center for African Area Studies, Kyoto University
    Tel：075-753-7803
  • caas[at]jambo.africa.kyoto-u.ac.jp

Summary

Agroecosystems in south-eastern 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 study in Gribe village in southeast Cameroon, the seminar will discuss pathways for harnessing biodiversity conservation, sustainable land management, food security, and resilience to the effects of climate change.

instructor

Dr. Evariste Fongnzossie Fedoung (Visiting Professor, African Studies Center-TUFS / Associate Professor, Department of Forest Engineering, University of Douala, Cameroon)

Date & Venue

January 13 2022（Thursday）
13:30~15:30 (JST)
Online (Zoom)

Language

English (no interpreter)

Eligibility

Everyone is welcome to attend

Registration

Registration form
OR send an email indicating your name and affiliation to caas[at]jambo.africa.kyoto-u.ac.jp

Contact

The Center for African Area Studies, Kyoto University
Tel：075-753-7803
caas[at]jambo.africa.kyoto-u.ac.jp