PROGRAMME


14:00


Opening


14:05


Introductory briefing on the science & socio-political dimensions of SRM (20 minutes)

Andy Parker, Project Director of SRMGI, University of Bristol


14:25


Response to briefing (10 minutes)

Dr Christopher Trisos, University of Cape Town


14:35


Research Presentation


  • Dr. Izidine Pinto (10 minute presentation followed by 5 minutes Q&A)

  • Dr. Temitope Egbebiyi (10 minute presentation followed by 5 minutes Q&A)

  • Dr. Romaric Odoulami (10 minute presentation followed by 5 minutes Q&A)



15:20


Break (5 minutes)


15:25


Open discussions (30 minutes)


  • Group discussions around 3 questions related to SRM and its governance (15 minutes):


    1. How can Southern African countries play a greater role in SRM research, discussions, and ultimately decision-making?

    2. How can we build on the research of the South-Africa DECIMALS researchers?

    3. How will people and politicians from the Southern African region react to the idea of SRM?


  • Plenary: each group will about 1 minute to present short responses to the questions (15 minutes).


15:55


Closing


16:00


End