Issue 13: December 2001

Course on conservation of mangrove
ecosystems set for February 4-18

U.N. University and the U.N. Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) will present the annual International Training Course on Coastal Biodiversity in Mangrove Ecosystems at the Centre of Advanced Studies in Marine Biology, Annamalai University, Parangipettai, India from February 4-18. 

The main objective of the course is to build the capacity of professionals and institutions in developing countries to undertake monitoring, research and conservation of critical coastal ecosystems within mangrove forests. This will be achieved through training of young professionals in the scientific methodology and description of latest research work on related subjects.

A secondary objective is to promote and encourage development of a network of professionals from developing countries working in this field.

The course focuses primarily on mangrove ecosystems while maintaining an integrated approach towards management of coastal ecosystems. Particular emphasis will be given to teaching the methodology for assessing, monitoring and conserving biodiversity in mangrove ecosystems. This is achieved through a multidisciplinary team of lecturers and through hands-on involvement of the participants. The course is held annually in early spring of each year.

For more information, contact Zafar Adeel.

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