Despite worldwide initiatives and efforts, the amount of plastic entering aquatic ecosystems is increasing at an alarming rate, choking our oceans with tonnes of waste. But plastic pollution is only one factor threatening marine ecosystems, biodiversity, livelihoods, economies and human health. In this lecture, Dr. Denis Aheto will discuss a holistic approach to caring for the world’s oceans, lakes and rivers. Using examples from African countries, he will explore how the global community can transform the challenges facing our oceans into opportunities for growth to bolster sustainable development and stimulate socioeconomic transformation.
Important registration information
- This is a free event.
- All members of the UWaterloo and wider community are welcome to join.
- For in-person attendance, please note seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Registrants for the online event will be emailed the link for the live-stream prior to the event.
- Should you register and no longer be able to attend, please contact Chinweike Ike-Orji.
About our 2024 TD Walter Bean Professor
Denis W. Aheto is a Professor of Coastal Ecology and Interdisciplinary Oceans Studies, and Foundation Director of the Centre for Coastal Management - The Africa Centre of Excellence in Coastal Resilience (ACECoR) at the University of Cape Coast. He holds PhD and MSc Degrees in Environmental Sciences and Tropical Aquatic Ecology respectively from the University of Bremen, and a MSc. Degree in Rural Development from the Swedish Agricultural University. A distinguished scholar, with over 15 years of scientific project management experience, he is the authorized representative of institutional donor funded projects in marine/coastal and fisheries management at the University of Cape Coast funded by the World Bank, African Union, USAID,and DANIDA. He has an outstanding intellectual publication record in indexed journals on issues of coastal/marine ecosystem conservation, small-scale fisheries, marine spatial planning, wetlands ecology, and marine conflict issues. He serves on several national and international Boards including his role as technical advisor to West Africa Coastal Areas Management Program of the World Bank.