The webinar will reflect on Africa’s progress in research, development, and adoption of agri-biotech solutions over the past two decades. It will explore the challenges encountered, the milestones achieved, and the benefits this technology has delivered to farmers, industry players, and other key stakeholders. This webinar is part of a series of pre-meetings leading up to the Africa Biennial Biosciences Communication (ABBC2025) symposium, which will take place in Accra, Ghana, from August 26-28, 2025.
The podcasts bring exciting conversations on science, technology and innovations with the aim of bridging the gap between science and society, and curbing the rising dis/misinformation on innovations in agriculture, health and environment. We demystify science and bring it closer to you.
This episode explores the damage plastic pollution causes to our planet, with a special focus on Africa. It examines how the circular economy contributes to both environmental remediation and economic development. Additionally, the episode takes a close look at climate change mitigation possibilities through proper, responsible, and efficient management of plastic waste.