The icipe Director General (DG), Dr Segenet Kelemu, was  one of the scientists, policymakers, and business leaders across the globe participating in the Women’s Forum Mauritius (21 – 22 June 2016).

The event was organised with the support and collaboration of Her Excellency Dr Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, President of the Republic of Mauritius, with a focus on the need for rapid innovation to protect the world’s biodiversity and to advance climate action.

Media coverage was obtained as follows:

http://spice4life.co.za/champions-of change/organisations_making_a_difference/womens-forum-mauritius-opens-with-call-for-innovative-green-growth-and-increasing-involvement-of-women-to-meet-challenges-of-climate-change/

https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ethel-cofie-attends-womens-forum-in-mauritius/