Join this meeting of the best minds in the world working together for healthy African Great Lakes.
Collaboration is paramount. With our six advisory groups and other global experts, we activate collective knowledge, passion, and resources to solve the challenges that threaten the African Great Lakes.
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At this meeting we will:
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Learn from each African Great Lakes Advisory Group to advance solutions
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Inform the future of AGL monitoring, education, and training
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Break down gender barriers to tap into strong, inclusive solutions
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Work across borders to inform game-changing freshwater decisions
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The African Great Lakes Stakeholder Network is a highly collaborative group of freshwater and large lakes experts from around the world. At the heart of the network is over 140 African Great Lakes experts who are, together, addressing the most critical issues on these seven African Great Lakes which hold over 25% of the world's freshwater and support millions of people.
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Guests, observers, and specialists are welcome to attend and participate.
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The African Great Lakes Stakeholders Network, and this meeting, are facilitated by the
African Center for Aquatic Research and Education and developed, informed, and advised by the
partners and experts working on the African Great Lakes
Annual Meeting - 2024: Lusaka, Zambia
Registration
To register for the ACARE Annual Meeting of the African Great Lakes Stakeholder Network, please click below. Note that all advisory group members are already registered and do not need to register. If you are uncertain of your registration status, go ahead and register, we'll take care of you.
Questions regarding the meeting, registration, or other aspects, please contact: Zeph Migeni (click here)
New Poster Session
Due to the increased interest in information exchange regarding the African Great Lakes, and the limited time we have during our three-day meeting, ACARE has determined that it will hold an evening Poster-Networking-Social session, Wednesday, February 7, 2024. This session is to engage the larger freshwater community in research, projects (past, present, and future), ideas, and all other interesting efforts.
Note that this session is not limited to research! Get your ideas out there at this event. There will be ample time for discussion, partnering, and networking.
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Poster Session Submissions Due by December 19, 2023.
Annual Meeting Agenda
Updated: October 23, 2023
Day 0
Monday, February 05, 2024
Various times: participants arrive
1000-1400: ACARE Board Meeting (Closed: Board and Secretariat)
1800-2000: African Women in Science (Re)union (Closed: AWIS and invite only)
Members of the 2024 AWIS Cohort and AWIS Alumni to gather, meet, and network
Day 1
Tuesday, February 06, 2024
730-830: Registration
830-930: Meeting Welcome with Guest Speakers (TBD)
930-1300: Capacity Building Workshops
Data Collection & Analysis
Fundraising & Resource Mobilization
Communications
1300: Lunch and Networking
1400-1600: Scientific Presentations
Microplastics
In situ Monitoring
Data, Communications & Outreach
1600-1630: Tea Break
1630-1730: Launch of the Council of Advisory Groups
1800-2030: Dinner with Presentations and Networking​ (all conference participants invited)
Please Note that the agenda is still being developed. We will notify all registered participants as the agenda is finalized.
Day 2
Wednesday, February 07, 2024
730-830: Meeting Check-in
830-1130:
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Plenary - Individual Advisory Group Reports
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Lake Edward-Albert Advisory Group
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Lake Kivu Advisory Group
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Lake Malawi/Nyasa/Niassa Basin Fisheries and Aquaculture Network
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Lake Tanganyika Science Advisory Group
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Lake Turkana Advisory Group
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Lake Victoria Advisory Group
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​1200-1300: Plenary
AWIS
Education & Training
Data & Information
Monitoring
1300-1400: Lunch
1400-1700: Advisory Group Breakout Meetings
1700-1730: Plenary - Day Closing Session
1800-2000: Poster Session and Social and Networking Event (All participants invited)
Please Note that the agenda is still being developed. We will notify all registered participants as the agenda is finalized.
Day 3
Thursday, February 08, 2024
800-830: Check in
830-1000: Plenary: AG Reports Session and feedback
1000-1030: Tea Break
1030-1300: Develop AG Concept notes
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Plenary - Enhanced Leadership for African Women Scientists
Panel and discussion session on creating a regional, enabling environment for African women scientists
1300-1800: Excursions to local areas of interest (TBD)
​1830-2030: Closing of the meeting dinner and entertainment (All participants warmly invited)
Venue and Hotels
Conference Venue:
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Mulungushi International Conference Center
8025 Great E. Rd.
Lusaka, Zambia
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Transportation:
Participants are responsible for their own transportation from the hotel you choose to the conference centre. The hotel options listed below are within walking distance to the conference centre.
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Hotels:
Please note: You are responsible for reserving and paying for your own accommodations.
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Hotel Name Cost Dist./Time to Conf. Centre
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Hosts
Partners
Funders
Supporters
Conference Participants
A list of participants of the Annual Meeting of the African Great Lakes Stakeholder Network, Lusaka, Zambia, February 6-8, 2024 will be listed here after the meeting. The purpose is to enhance connectivity between experts. If you wish to contact any of the participants, please first contact Mr. Zeph Migeni, Advisory Groups Program Manager for ACARE. He will facilitate communications.
Travel Tips, Needs, and Information
Visa Acquisition:
Do NOT need a visa:
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Kenya
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Malawi
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Mozambique
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Tanzania
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Uganda
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UK
Obtain an eVisa:
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Ethiopia
Visa on arrival:
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Burundi
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Canada
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DRC
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European Union*
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Rwanda
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USA
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*please check your specific country
Please confirm whether you need an eVisa, a Visa-on-arrival, or none at all, here:
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For those who need a visa to enter Zambia, go to:
https://eservices.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm/#/home
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Vaccine information and requirements can be found here:
https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/zambia
Organization committee and contacts
Meeting Contact, Questions, and Inquiries
Ted Lawrence: ted@agl-acare.org
ACARE Business Office: info@agl-acare.org
African Center for Aquatic Research and Education