ERAIFT, VisioTerra, CICOS
at the Three Basins Summit, Oct 26-28, 2023
Brazzaville, Rep of the Congo
A Partnership formed by three global organizations, namely ERAIFT, VisioTerra, and CICOS, actively participates to the Summit of the three largest tropical forests on Earth.
During three days, the Partnership will help leaders, delegates, and stakeholders from the government-, the corporate, and the NGO- worlds; shape their decisions and strengthen their capacities; leveraging unique, authoritative content, and learning- and networking opportunities.
What you will get
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PANEL DISCUSSIONS
Mr Baudouin Michel, Director of ERAIFT, participates to a high-level panel discussion titled “Strategies, programmes, and integrated investment plans”.
Organized by the Summit, this panel is scheduled on Oct 26 at 2PM-3.30PM (local time).
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SIDE EVENT
Mr Baudouin Michel, Director of ERAIFT, participates to a UNESCO-organized side-event examining the contributions of UNESCO’s networks to biodiversity conservation and the set-up of a platform for scientific cooperation between the three basins.
This side-event is scheduled on Oct 26.
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EXHIBITION BOOTH
The ERAIFT-Visioterra-CICOS partnership will provide summit participants with learning- and networking opportunities at a dedicated booth.
Come and meet the conservation leaders of tomorrow!
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FILM SCREENING
The three organizations will present various films focusing on several key themes. One such theme is the connection between water resources and forest ecosystems and the situation in the Congo Basin.
All film screenings will take place at the ERAIFT-VisioTerra-CICOS exhibition booth.
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IMPACT STORIES
Expect ERAIFT graduates to share stories of how they are making an impact in local communities.
Plus: findings of field research in the Congo Basin and reports of initiatives aimed at halting/reversing biodiversity loss.
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FUTURE PROJECTS
Did you know that Impact Job Days is the only platform where corporate- and NGO recruiters meet young conservation professionals from all across Africa?
Get a preview of future projects, upcoming initiatives, and valuable resources by ERAIFT, VisoTerra, and CICOS at the exhibition booth.
WHO IS ERAIFT
ERAIFT trains and develops the conservation leaders of tomorrow.
Attracting scholars from twenty-four African countries, ERAIFT is an African regional university dedicated to forest- and land management and planning.
Based in Kinshasa DR Congo, ERAIFT operates as a UNESCO Category 2 center and is funded by the EU, USAID, GIZ, and many other institutions.
WHO IS VisioTerra
VisioTerra is a company specializing in scientific consulting for the observation of the Earth.
Its highly qualified engineers pool their expertise to provide a wide array of services from geoservices, to software development, to editing of scientific documentation.
Serving institutions and communities, VisioTerra is on a mission to fight the digital divide, to enable access to online services, and to train and support users.
WHO IS CICOS
Established in 2007 by six countries of the central Africa region, CICOS has two missions : the promotion of inland navigation and the management of water resources.
The jurisdiction of CICOS is the entire watershed of the Congo River. Among its goals are:
To harmonize regulations on river transport for navigation safety and environmental promotion.
To optimize water allocations by use.
Resources
Reports of the Summit panels : a compact
The authors included Mrs Sheam Satkuru, Executive Director of the International Tropical Timber Organization and Mrs Wanjira Mathai, Managing Director for Africa and Global Partnerships at World Resources Institute.
The dynamics of forest degradation in Eastern DRC
This is a summary analysis by ERAIFT scholars of the impact of various pressures (poaching, clearing, bush fire) on primary forest degradation in DR Congo.
Capacity building of biodiversity practicioners in Africa
This is a presentation of a project aiming at supporting environmental policies and investments for the sustainable, participatory, and equitable management of protected areas and forests in Africa.
How human activities impact the distribution of gorillas in Cameroon
This is a summary of an analysis by ERAIFT scholars aiming at assessing the pressures on the habitat of gorillas in Cameroon.
How opaque is the cost of drinking water: a presentation for the Summit
This is the summary of a presentation prepared by ERAIFT scholars for the Three Basins Summit. It focuses on the role of opacity in the cost of drinking water in Kinshasa, one of Africa’s largest cities.
Tree loss is up in the world’s #2 tropical forest: a closer look
This is the summary of an assessment by ERAIFT researchers of increased deforestation over twenty years in the Congo Basin.
✺ Frequently asked questions ✺
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Where can I find the exhibition booth of ERAIFT-VisioTerra-CICOS at the Summit?
The booth is located at the Entrance Hall, near the Banquet Room. You may find the floorplan on the Summit website: https://thethreebasinsummit.com/plans/
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Who can I contact at the Summit for any question regarding ERAIFT, VisioTerra, or CICOS?
Please contact Mrs Vacherot at +242.06.565.78.78 or jva@olivepeople.co
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I will not be able to attend the Summit. Is there a way to get ERAIFT, VisioTerra, CICOS content?
Yes, the Summit will also take place online at www.cick-grandhotelkintele.com
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Will the presentations of Mr Baudouin Michel, Director of ERAIFT, be available after the Summit?
No, the Summit has a no-powerpoint policy designed to enhance the live experience for the audience.
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