Accomplishments - November, 2024
Kofi Akamani, professor, School of Forestry and Horticulture, organized and moderated an expert panel discussion at the United Nations Biodiversity Conference COP 16 in Cali, Colombia, on Oct. 26. The panel discussion, “Science-Based Integrated Forest Management for Enhanced Biodiversity, Human Well-Being, and Climate Change Resilience,” focused on the integrated management of forests and natural resources to achieve diverse goals. Akamani is a member of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s U.S. National Committee for the International Union of Biological Sciences.