Presentation
The Caribbean Science and Innovation Meeting wants to broaden cooperation for Caribbean research and industry, starting from the positive experience gained during the periodic meetings organized by the Caribbean scientific associations (Caribbean Academy of Sciences, CARISCIENCE, Caribbean Science Foundation).
The international meeting of Sargassum, which will be held October 23 to 26, will bring together specialists and stakeholders involved in the study and management of a problem that affects the health and economy of most Caribbean countries, "the transit of Sargassum in the Caribbean and their massive stranding on the shores of the islands". The "Science and Innovation of the Caribbean" meeting is the side event dedicated to the identification of scientific and technological priorities, common to Caribbean countries, for which cooperation can represent a key for development and innovation.
The sharing of the results already achieved and the strengthening of exchanges between researchers and entrepreneurs in the Caribbean can favor the implementation of future collaborations and the identification of new cutting-edge activities in industry and research. Scientific conferences and workshops involving researchers, entrepreneurs and stakeholders from the different countries of the Caribbean are being planned to explore these possibilities. A special workshop will be devoted to continue the establishment of a new research and education consortium bringing together Caribbean, Central and South American universities, research organizations and industries. By addressing –current and relevant topics for the Caribbean future, this "university research school" aims to be at the forefront of science.
Scientific Committee
Pr Anny FLORY (Université des Antilles – Chemistry, Circular economy)
Pr Alain MAURIN (Université des Antilles - Applied economics)
Dr Roberto MORETTI (Institut de Physique du Globe – Natural Risks)
Dr Harry OZIER-LAFONTAINE (INRA- Agriculture, Bioeconomy)
Pr. Fred RENO (Université des Antilles – Political sciences)
Pr Ted SOUBDHAN (University of Antilles Physics, Renewable energies)
Dr Antoine TALARMIN (Institut Pasteur - Human health)
Dr Pierre-Yves TEYCHENEY (CIRAD - Plant health)
Organizing Committee:
Pr Olivier GROS (Université desAntilles)
Pr Jean-Louis MANSOT (Regional Delegation for Research and Technology)
Dr Thomas FORISSIER (Caribbean Academy of Sciences)
Pr Harold RAMKISSOON (University of the West Indies, CariSciences)
Dr Sylvie GUSTAVE-DIT-DUFLO (Regional Council of Guadeloupe)
Conference Themes
The “Caribbean Science and Innovation Meeting” covered the following topics:
- Biodiversity (including knowledge, preservation, valorization, sustainable agriculture and bioeconomy),
- Blue and Green growths (including circular economy),
- Health (animal, plant and human: One Health),
- Humanities and Social Sciences,
- Natural risks.
This international scientific event was organized thanks to the staff of the “Pôle Universitaire de Guadeloupe”. We would like to thanks especially Cyrille Catherine, Didon-Nukpezah Salaura, Ferdy Cindra, Leticee Jean Len, Marlin Laurent, Morvan Sandra, and Paturot Fanny for their valuable help through this manifestation.