earth optimism 2021 programme

WHAT'S was ON

This was our line up of events for this year's Earth Optimism 2021

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Monday 29th March 2021: Conserving Wetlands

Earth Optimism Nairobi 2021 Event Launch

  • 10.00 am – Welcome noteEvent Coordinator
  • 10.05 am – About the Earth OptimismAnthony Kuria, Tropical Biology Association
  • 10:10 am – Stories of HopeVideo Trailers
  • 10:20 am – Talk: Be inspired about our worldWanjira Mathai, Vice President and Regional Director for Africa, World Resources Institute
  • 10:35 am – Brief on programme of the week: What to expect during 2021 Earth Optimism Nairobi
  • 10:45 am – Video premier: Ondiri SwampSaving Nairobi’s water source
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Stories of Hope: Premiere Videos

Tuesday 30th March 2021: Sustainable Food Systems and Climate Change

Starting 10:00 am – Stories of Hope: Talks

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Starting 02:00 pm – Stories of Hope: Premiere Videos

  

Wednesday 31st March 2021: People in Action for the Environment

Starting at 10:00 am – Stories of Hope: Talks

Starting 11:00 am – Stories of Hope: Premiere Videos

Starting 02:00 pm – Stories of Hope: Premiere Videos

Thursday 1st April 2021: Saving Species and Habitats

Starting 10:00 am – Stories of Hope: Talks

  • 10:00 am – Conserving Bats
    Dr Paul Webala, Maasai Mara University
  • 10:20 am – The Beautiful Butterflies of Uganda
    Dr Perpetra Akite, Makerere University, Uganda
  • 10:40 am – Saving Frogs
    Dr Caleb Ofori Boateng, Herp Conservation Ghana
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Starting 02:00 pm – Stories of Hope: Premiere Videos

Friday 2nd April 2021: Research and Capacity Building

Starting 10:00 am Stories of Hope: Talks

Stories of Hope: Premiere Videos

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Starting 02:00 pm Stories of Hope: Premiere Videos

 

Saturday 3rd April 2021: Connecting with Nature

Expand your horizons: Go out, enjoy and experience nature ——————————————————————————————– Connect with other Earth Optimism events: the Cambridge event

Sunday 4th April 2021: Sharing your Experiences

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10:00 am – Enjoying nature with birds:
Titus Imboma, National Museums of Kenya

All day: Share your experiences on Connecting with nature through our Earth Optimism 2021 Nairobi forums
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