AUF and Kenya join forces on climate and forestry issues
In mid-May, on the bangs of the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi (Kenya), the Rector of the AUF, Prof. Slim Khalbous, was received by the Kenyan Minister for the Environment. The two parties agreed on the principle of a collaboration agreement on climate and forestry issues, mobilizing the expertise of AUF member institutions.
During his meeting with the Kenyan Secretary of State for the Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, Ms Deborah M. Barasa, the Rector outlined the AUF's proposals for the Congo Basin Blue Fund. He also emphasized AUF's ability to mobilize climate experts within its member institutions.
The Minister welcomed this expertise, expressing her ministry's desire to strengthen collaboration with the AUF on climate and forestry issues, and agreeing to the signing of an agreement to this effect.
An appeal to Kenyan universities to join the AUF
The Minister also invited Kenyan universities to join the AUF network, as part of this regional dynamic in Central and East Africa.
The two parties concluded the meeting by adopting a joint work schedule, with the aim of rapidly implementing the commitments made.
Source: www.auf.org/
