Madagascar, one of the world’s most important biodiversity hotspots, has experienced significant losses in plant and animal life. Human hardships are also evident arising from poverty, food insecurity, and infectious diseases. WashU, in collaboration with two leading institutions in St. Louis – the Missouri Botanical Garden and the St. Louis Zoo – has a rich history of research, capacity building, and community-based conservation efforts in Madagascar. This roundtable event will: 1) showcase the breadth and depth of this environmental work coalescing around themes of biodiversity and sustainable development; and 2) generate ideas for integrating the various projects for future research collaborations.  

This event is part of the Center for the Environment's kick-off week.

Registration required. Light dinner to follow.