Join CONserve-KAIGANGAN on Monday, 19 August at 9 a.m. for the sixth topic of the Kaigangan Biodiversity Webinar Series 2024. Dr. Edelyn Echapare, a long-time collaborator from Samar State University, will present on the topic, “Empowering BOSIS: Sustainable Resource Utilization and Capacity Building in Kaigangan – Updates on Extension Activities: Vinegar Production, Nursery Improvement, and Gene Bank Establishment.”

This webinar is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in conservation, sustainable practices, and community empowerment. Dr. Echapare will share insights from ongoing projects that aim to enhance the livelihoods of local communities while preserving the rich biodiversity of the Kaigangan region. The discussion will cover innovative approaches to resource management, including the establishment of a gene bank to protect native plant species, improvements in nursery techniques to support reforestation efforts, and sustainable vinegar production practices that benefit both the environment and local economies.