Saturday 28 February, 14:00

Protecting Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Through Tropical Forest Conservation

This session takes listeners on a journey through herbarium and living plant collections, highlighting rare medicinal and aromatic species listed under CITES. It examines how researchers and international collaborators from Brazil, Madagascar and South Africa investigate habitat threats, document species and implement field projects. The talk explores conservation strategies that safeguard biodiversity while supporting traditional health practices, cultural heritage and local livelihoods by connecting scientific research with on-the-ground protection efforts.

In French.

Chemin de l'Impératrice 1,
1292 Chambésy
Photo Credit: CJBG
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Photo Credit: CJBG

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