As part of the YES Africa initiatives: South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Congo Brazzaville, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Sao Tome & Principe will work together on their section of the YES Africa initiative that was suggested during the YES Africa Meeting. For further information about YES Africa intiatives please visit their website here
In the coming months South African chapter and the above mentioned countries chapters will collaborate to take on geoeducational literature initiatives detailing the importance of particular field (s) of geoscience in Africa. The results of this research as well as the recommendations will be shared with varous institutions, government departments as well the YES Network. The idea is to provide information to the public on possible career opportunities in geosciences that can improve, sustain Africa and eleviate poverty in the continent.
More information on this project will be posted soon. YES Network members wishing to participate on this intitiative, please contact us at earthscience.sa@gmail.com
