Join us for a transformative experience aimed at empowering
Africa’s next generation of environmental leaders
18-20 April 2024 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, NIGERIA
Call for Abstract Submission and Registration
The Environmental Cluster of Future Africa Research Leadership Fellowship (FAR LeaF), University of Pretoria, South Africa, in collaboration with Alliance for Progressive and Sustainable Environment (APSE), is pleased to announce the international, regional workshop. The workshop will take place from April 18th to 20th, 2024, at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
With the rise in global environmental challenges and the need for professionals to solve the myriad environmental issues confronting Africa. The development of the human capacity of researchers in the environmental sector is urgent and critical. Barriers to Institutional strengthening of African scientists are multi-dimensional; they are associated with limited budget for capacity development, weak strategy for staff human capacity development, poor commitment from some staff in developmental programs, weak infrastructural facilities and communication network, poor or non-existent career goals among early career researchers, etc. Personal and professional development is worthy of emphasis as a means to strengthen the capacity of early career researchers. Because the Institutional Strengthening Program can be achieved at institutional or individual levels, it is expected that this program will target the development of the leadership capacity of early career researchers to tackle raising environmental challenges at local, national, regional and global levels. The three-day workshop program will introduce early career researchers to developing a good career development plan or goals. It is obvious that many young career researchers are lost and can hardly find their foothold on any career projectile. The workshop will use hands-on tools to help participants develop career plans, enhance their leadership capacity skills, and deliberate on pathways to tackle environmental challenges peculiar to the African continent. The Future Africa Research Leadership Fellowship (FAR-LeaF), a regional workshop by the Environmental Cluster Regional, will strengthen the leadership capacity of early career researchers. It is expected that the orientation and gains from the workshop will help early career researchers to have a focus and to stay on it; this is a great necessity for the personal and professional development of participants and for the continent.
Workshop Objectives
Introduce strategies for developing effective career development plans for young scientists.
Enhance leadership capacity skills among participants.
Develop grant-making potential among participants to finance climate change issues
Deliberate on pathways to address environmental challenges in Africa.
Submission of Abstracts and Papers
Abstracts of 250 to 400 words and a full paper on environmental sustainability and related issues should be sent to Info@apse.ngo.org on or before April 2nd 2024. Notification on acceptance of the abstract will be sent before or before April 12th, 2024.
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Expected outcomes and impact
At the end of the workshop, participants should be equipped with the following:
1. Personal and professional development plans for participants to achieve their career goals.
2. Enhanced understanding of emerging trends and technologies for mitigating environmental challenges.
3. Participants will be furnished with funders and means to access finance for tackling environmental challenges
4. Strengthened leadership capacities for participants to emerge as leaders in their disciplines.
Registration
Early registration is encouraged to secure your place in this impactful workshop.
Please note that the participation fee is required for attendance at the workshop. This fee covers registration, workshop materials, refreshments, venue and all administrative costs for the three days of the workshop.
Early registration from the 28th January-10th April 2024
Inside Nigeria | ₦20,000
Outside Nigeria | $75
Registration fee after the 10th April 2024
Inside Nigeria | ₦25,000
Outside Nigeria | $100
Hybrid or online participants must register on or before the 10th April 2024
Inside Nigeria | ₦15,000
Outside Nigeria |$50
Payment Instructions
Please deposit your registration fee or make your payment via the following links:
1. USD PAYMENT: pay through this link: Pay for APSE Dollar Donations - Paystack
2. NAIRA PAYMENT: pay into: Alliance for Progressive and Sustainable Environment. Bank Zenith.
Account Number: 122186356
Accommodation
Special arrangements have been made with nearby hotels. Please contact us on FARLeafworkshop@gmail.com or +234 8153536133 for assistance in securing lodging during the workshop period. Early booking is recommended.
The Environmental Cluster of the Future Africa Research Leadership Fellowship (FAR-LeaF) Programme
at the University of Pretoria in partnership with the Alliance for Progressive and Sustainable Environment (APSE) is hosting the conference.
APSE Secretariat, No. 472 Ziks Avenue (opposite Timber Shade off Ring-Road round-about), Awka, Anambra State. Nigeria.
For sponsorship, partnership and further information, contact:
+234 8153536133, +234 7030645204
