Invitation to International Day for Biodiversity in Namibia: Gobabeb Research and Training Centre
We do hope that you will be able to join us at Gobabeb, Namibia, for an entertaining and educational event in celebration of both the International Day for Biodiversity (22 May 2017), and the promise of next-generation scientists!
Dear Gobabeb Friends,
Our Youth Environmental Summit 2017 kicked off this weekend. Some 31 Grade 11 learners from the Kara, Khomas and Erongo Regions arrived at the station, and will be conducting studies that address this year’s theme of “Biodiversity and Sustainable Tourism”. We acknowledge the generous contribution of the Embassy of Finland through the Fund for Local Cooperation in supporting this year’s event. In addition, our partners, the Namibian Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET) provided the transport to bring the participants to the desert. Following the activities during the coming week, the learners will present their findings at the National Biodiversity Action Day at Gobabeb on Saturday 20 May 2017. This public event is being organised by MET, and a draft programme and advertisement are attached for your information. Accommodation is available for those wanting to overnight at the station. Please contact Leena Kapulwa to make arrangements (bookings@gobabebtrc.org or 064-694198/9).
Kind regards
Dr Gillian Maggs-Kölling
Executive Director
Gobabeb Research and Training Centre
Namib Naukluft Park
P.O. Box 953
Walvis Bay, Namibia
Tel. + 264 64 694199
Fax + 264 64 694197
Cell + 264 81 332 3576
Email gillianm@gobabebtrc.org
www.gobabeb.org/
