Duncan MacFadyn, Head of Oppenheimer Generations Research and Conservation, this conference was the brainchild of strictly Oppenheimer, started in 2010 with Scientists that were working on the properties of the Oppenheimer family.  

“The 13th Oppenheimer Research Conference this year will be showcasing and discussing key issues impacting natural and environmental sciences, biodiversity management and sustainable development in Africa and beyond”, he said.

MacFadyn says the conference will be profiling African research and empowering young researchers and environmental stewards. Furthermore, he explains that the conference is an excellent platform to profile the numerous research and conservation success stories achieved over the years.

The conference is hosted by Oppenheimer Generations Research and Conservation (OGRC) and according to MacFadyen, researchers will get an opportunity to network and present their research findings to a diverse audience of academics, students, government, and environmental managers.   

“The transfer of knowledge between scientists and policymakers remains an important outcome, and through bringing stakeholders together, OGRC aims to bridge the gap between research, business and policy”, he said.

--ChannelAfrica--