Strengthening Science Advice Capability in Mauritius: watch the video

The video recording of the webinar titled "MAST-ASSAf-GYA-SAYAS-MYAI Webinar," held on 28 May 2024 with support from IAP, is now available. This event focused on strengthening the science advice capability of the Mauritius Academy of Science and Technology (MAST) with an emphasis on food security.

The webinar aimed to introduce the concept of science advice and how to develop effective science advice systems tailored to specific institutional and socio-cultural contexts. This foundational session was designed to enhance both individual and institutional competencies in this vital area.

MAST was guided and supported by the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) and the Global Young Academy Science Advice Working Group (GYA SAWG) throughout this initiative. Emphasizing a co-learning approach in national science advice and international cooperation, the Mauritius Young Academy Initiative (MYAI) and the South African Young Academy of Science (SAYAS) also participated, highlighting the contributions of female early-career researchers.

One of the outcomes of this project was the publication of a 36-page booklet entitled "Empowering Food Security in Mauritius: Advancing Crop and Livestock Production – An Overview with Recommendations to Policymakers". The Hon. Minister of Agro-Industry and Food Security of Mauritius launched the Booklet on 1 August 2024. Read more here.

Read and download the booklet here.