This two-day series features the award-winning aquaculture specialist from Stellenbosch University and the Mauritius Research and Innovation Council (MRIC)-funded first-in-the-world agrivoltaic research project. They will reveal post-modern sustainable agriculture knowledge/strategies and wealth-creation technology innovations of increasing demand in a developing blue-green circular economy. Corporate, government, and academic participants will benefit from a contextual and global vision for food security, renewable energy and resilient livelihood with significantly positive impact for profitable sustainability and sustainable profitability.
DATES & TIME:
Thursday 17 & Friday 18 JULY 2025 ; 08:00 – 16:00 hours
VENUE:
Conference Room, University of Technology Mauritius, La Tour Koenig, Pointe-aux-Sables
FEE:
MUR 12,000 (MQA Approved, eligible for financial assistance through the HRDC)
INFORMATION & BOOKING:
multiomic.agroecologics@gmail.com -- Phone +230-5783 6467
Aim of this Course:
The aim of this course is to create awareness and share knowledge on aquaponics as a food production technology while integrating Renewable Energy for a sustainable system
Participants:
This course is designed for a diverse group of stakeholders involved in sustainable agriculture and aquaculture, including:Agricultural Extension Officers, Researchers and Academics, Teachers and Students in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Farming Organizations and Agribusiness Companies, Aquaculturists and Aquaponic Practitioners, Photovoltaic Installers and Sustainability Officers, Representatives from NGOs and Civil Society Organizations, Private Sector Participants (e.g., Hotels, Restaurants interested in sustainable food systems)
Trainer Team:
Mr Henk Stander
Department of Animal Sciences
Stellenbosch University
South Africa
Mr Mirnal Mungra
Industrial Systems Engineering Department
University of Technology, Mauritius
Mauritius
Chief Organizer/Moderator
Prof. Victor Lee
Founder of Multiomic Agroecologics Ltd;
Chairman of The Green Academy