INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ANNOUNCEMENT

Call for Abstract Submission and Registration

The Environmental Cluster of Future Africa Research Leadership Fellowship (FAR-Leaf),
University of Pretoria, South Africa, in collaboration with Alliance for Progressive and
Sustainable Environment (APSE) is pleased to announce her international regional workshop.
The workshop will hold on April 18th to 20th, 2024, at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.

Concept Note:
With the rise in environmental challenges globally, and the need to have professionals to
solve the myriad environmental issues confronting Africa. Development of human capacity of
researchers in the environmental sector is urgent and critical. Barriers to Institutional
strengthening of African scientists are multi-dimensional, they are associated with limited
budget for capacity development, weak strategy for staff human capacity development, poor
commitment from some staff in developmental programs, weak infrastructural facilities and
communication network, poor or non-existent career goals among early career researchers
etc. Personal and professional development is worthy of emphasis as a means to strengthen
the capacity of early career researchers. Considering the fact that Institutional Strengthening
Program can be achieved at institutional or individual levels, it is expected that this program
will target to develop the leadership capacity of early career researchers, to be able to tackle
raising environmental challenges at local, national, regional and global level. The three-day
workshop program will introduce early career researchers on strategies of developing a good
career development plan or goals. It is obvious, that a lot of young career researcher are lost,
and would hardly find their foothold on any career projectile. The workshop will use hands-
on tools to help participants to develop career plans, enhance their leadership capacity skills,
deliberate on pathways to tackle environmental challenges peculiar to the African continent.
The Future Africa Research Leadership Fellowship (FAR-Leaf), regional workshop by
the Environmental Cluster Regional, will strengthen the leadership capacity of early career
researchers, it is expected that the orientation and gains from the workshop will help early
career researchers to have a focus and to stay on it, this is a great necessity for the personal,
professional development of participants, and for the continent.

Workshop Objectives:
1. Introduce strategies for developing effective career development plans for young
scientists.
2. Enhance leadership capacity skills among participants.
3. Develop grant making potential among participants to finance climate change issues
4. Deliberate on pathways to address environmental challenges in Africa.

Submission of Abstracts and Papers

Abstracts of 250 to 400 words and full paper on environmental sustainability and related
issues should be sent to Info@apse-ngo.org on or before 2nd of April, 2024. Notification on
acceptance of abstract will be sent before on or before 12th of April, 2024.
Workshop Schedules:
Date: April 18th to 20th, 2024
Venue: Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Duration: 3 days.

Expected Outcomes and Impacts of the fellowship:

At the end of the workshop, participants should be equipped with the following:
1. Personal and professional development plans for participants to achieve their career
goals.
2. Enhanced understanding of emerging trends and technologies for mitigating
environmental challenges.
3. Participants will be furnished with funders and means to access finance for tackling
environmental challenges
4. Strengthened leadership capacities for participants to emerge as leaders in their
disciplines.
Join us for a transformative experience aimed at empowering Africa’s next
generation of environmental leaders.

Registration: Early registration is encouraged to secure your place in this impactful

workshop. Please note that the participation fee is required for attendance at the workshop.
This fee covers registration, workshop materials, refreshments, venue and all administrative
costs for the three days of the workshop

Categories Early Registration fee; Late Registration fee Hybrid Participants

is open from 28th After 10th April, 2024. must register on or
January to 10th April, before 10th April, 2024
2024
Nigerians ₦20,000 ₦25,000 ₦ 15,000
Non-Nigerians $75 $100 $ 50

Registration Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSwrFA6WB7CYCx8dL9_1-
CT1XOZuqx6U4suKXjDRw9vLILtg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Payment Instructions:
Please deposit your registration fee or make your payment via the following links:
 1. USD PAYMENT: pay through this link: Pay for APSE Dollar Donations - Paystack
2. NAIRA PAYMENT: pay into: Alliance for Progressive and Sustainable Environment.
Bank Zenith. Account Number: 1221846356

Questions, clarifications, and enquiries regarding the workshop may be directed to

FARLeafworkshop@gmail.com WhatsApp Contact: +234 8153536133.

Accommodation:
Special arrangements have been made with nearby hotels. Please contact;
FARLeafworkshop@gmail.com or +234 8153536133 for assistance in securing lodging
during the workshop period. Early booking is recommended.

Conference is Organized by:

The Environmental Cluster, Future Africa Research Leadership Fellowship (FAR-Leaf),
University of Pretoria, South Africa, in partnership with Alliance for Progressive and
Sustainable Environment (APSE), (www.apse-ngo.org) .
APSE Secretariat, No. 472 Ziks Avenue (Opp Timber Shade off Ring-Road Round-About),
Awka, Anambra State. Nigeria.
For sponsorship, partnership and further information, kindly contact:
Info@apse-ngo.org, FARLeafworkshop@gmail.com
+234 8153536133, +234 7030645204