DAY 0
Networking dinner and ice-breaker session at UFPA, Belem to introduce the research team
DAY 1
9:00 PI Welcome Address by Dr Muhammad Rana and Prof Fernando Bezerra
9:20 Keynote 1, "Harmonizing Biodiversity and Climate Goals: Strategiesfor the Brazilian Ecosystem" presentation by Prof Guilherme Antonio Guerra, UFRJ, Rio
10:00 Keynote 2, Innovative Approaches in Ecosystem Simulation: Modelling for a Resilient Future by Prof Arif, UK Presentation by the British Council representative in Brazil
10:20 Poster Session - 10 minutes research presentation/ speed-networking for all participants
13:15 Lunch
14:00 Groups to formulate projects to address challenges for presentation to the expert panel on Day 3
15:30 Groups Debrief & Panel Discussions
16:00 Capacity Building for Sustainable Development: Nurturing Talent and Tech in Ecosystem Management by Prof Angela Lee
17:00 Wrap-up
DAY 2
9:00 Day 1 Recap
9:15 Keynote 3: Empowering Communities through Knowledge Exchange: Lessons from Brazil's Landscapes by Prof Rafael Zilio
9:45 Keynote 4: Transformative Leadership in Ecosystem Management: Shaping a Sustainable Path Forward, Prof Antonio
10:15 Panel Discussion on research funding, raising research profile, adding skills
12:30 Lunch
13:15 Interactive Session. Developing Research Roadmap - Creating an action plan for short, medium and long-term research
14:30 Brazilian student's research presentations on biodiversity and conservation
15:30 Group work and brainstorming session on local issues and potential solutions
16:30: Wrap-up and & Day 3 Briefing
DAY 3
9:00 An expertly guided Site visit to Baixada Maranhense Environmental
Protection Area for hands-on experience
16:00 Arrival
16:15 Proposal presentation to an industry/academia panel. Live feedback on research themes
17:30 Certificates distribution
Offical End of the Workshop