INTRODUCTION

The African Conference on Solutions and Approaches for Biodiversity and Innovation in the Congo Basin (CASAIBI-CAMEROON 2025) is a crucial event that will be held under the academic aegis of ICT University. This strategic collaboration underscores the growing importance of information and communication technologies (ICT) in addressing the complex environmental challenges facing the Congo Basin.

ICT University, as a leading institution in the field of information technology in Africa, brings an essential dimension to this conference. Its expertise in technological innovation, environmental data management, and digital solutions for sustainable development makes it an ideal partner for addressing Congo Basin conservation issues.

Under the theme "Information Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Conservation of the Congo Basin," this conference aims to explore how technological advances can be used to preserve this vital ecosystem. It will bring together ICT experts, ecologists, policy makers, researchers, and civil society actors to discuss and propose innovative approaches integrating cutting-edge technologies in conservation strategies.

ICT University's participation ensures not only academic rigor in discussions but also a forward-looking perspective where technological solutions will play a central role in sustainable natural resource management. This conference promises to be a unique platform for merging conservation expertise with technological innovations, thus opening new pathways for the protection and sustainable development of the Congo Basin.

CALL FOR PAPERS

The CASAIBI-CAMEROON 2024 Conference invites researchers, experts, startup founders, and practitioners to submit their proposals for presentations and innovation project presentations for this major event dedicated to the preservation and sustainable development of the Congo Basin.

Date and location: January 24-25, 2025, in Yaoundé – Cameroon

Communication languages: English and French

COMMUNICATION AXES AND INNOVATION PROJECTS

1. Biodiversity, Ecosystems, and Restoration of the Congo Basin 

• Current state and trends in biodiversity
• Climate change impacts on ecosystems
• Critical habitat mapping and monitoring
• Reforestation projects and assisted natural regeneration
• Wetland and mangrove restoration
• Ecological corridors and habitat connectivity
• Environmental management sociology
• Oil management and sustainable development

1. Traditional Knowledge and Technological Innovations for Conservation 

• Ancestral natural resource management techniques
• Traditional medicine and biodiversity
• Resilient traditional agroforestry systems
• ICT solutions for environmental monitoring
• Artificial intelligence and big data applications
• Use of drones and remote sensing
• Blockchain for natural resource traceability
• ICT in education for ecological, tourism, and environmental practices

1. Governance, Policies, and Synergies for Conservation and Development 

• Legal and institutional reforms for biodiversity protection
• Sustainable financing mechanisms for conservation
• Regional and cross-border cooperation
• Integration of conservation in local development plans
• Landscape approaches to reconcile conservation and production
• Public-private partnerships for conservation
• Financial management and sustainable governance
• Economics, finance, sustainable development, and environment
• Social security, moral security, and artificial intelligence in the environment

1. Green Economy and Local Community Adaptation 

• Economic valuation of ecosystem services
• Community-based ecotourism
• Non-timber forest product value chains
• Ecosystem-based adaptation strategies
• Community capacity building for climate change
• Integration of local knowledge in adaptation plans
• Management marketing
• Environment and health in social settings

1. Education, Awareness, and Engagement for Conservation 

• Environmental education programs
• Citizen science initiatives for biodiversity
• Climate change communication campaigns
• Mobile applications for community engagement
• Early warning systems for climate change
• Teaching and philosophical practices in university environment
• Sports and environmental practices in educational settings

Types of Contributions

• Oral presentations
• Scientific posters
• Interactive workshops
• Technology or innovative practice demonstrations

Submission Guidelines

Proposals must include:

• Presentation title
• Abstract (300 words maximum)
• Keywords (5 maximum)
• Author(s) name(s), affiliation(s), and contact information
• Short biography of the main author (100 words maximum)

Website: https://casaibi2024.sciencesconf.org/

Selection Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated based on:

• Relevance to conference themes
• Originality and innovation
• Scientific or technical quality
• Potential impact on Congo Basin conservation
• Applicability and reproducibility of proposed solutions

IMPORTANT DATES

• Proposal submission deadline: December 31, 2024
• Acceptance notification: January 7, 2025
• Conference registration deadline: January 20, 2025

CONTACT

For questions or additional information, please contact:

admin@africul.com, petermwambo.ebelle@ictuniversity.edu.cm

REGISTRATION FEES IN FCFA - CASAIBI-CAMEROON 2024

Categories and Rates

1. Participants

• Standard rate: 65,000 FCFA
• Student rate: 45,000 FCFA
• Developing country rate: 25,000 FCFA

1. Authors (Research Presentation)

• Standard rate: 75,000 FCFA
• Student rate: 45,000 FCFA
• Developing country rate: 35,000 FCFA

1. Authors (Innovative Technology Presenters)

• Standard rate: 100,000 FCFA
• Start-up rate (less than 5 years): 100,000 FCFA
• NGO/Association/Group rate: 75,000 FCFA

FREE FOR ICT UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

Important Notes

• All rates are in CFA Francs (FCFA) and cover access to the entire conference (2 days)
• The "developing country" rate applies to participants from African countries in the Congo Basin and other developing countries as classified by the World Bank
• Rates include access to all sessions, coffee breaks, lunches, and conference materials
• A 10% discount is granted for early registrations
• Presenters must register for the conference to have their presentation included in the program

Cancellation Policy

• Cancellation up to 60 days before the conference: full refund minus 10,000 FCFA administrative fee
• Cancellation between 59 and 30 days before the conference: 50% refund of registration fees
• Cancellation less than 30 days before the conference: no refund

REGISTRATION LINK:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1sfrYwtTgCUWJmhX8APSw1DPHbsWGakNIke1ZACUBw9M/edit

ORGANIZATION MODALITIES

Work will be organized as follows:

• Plenary sessions
• Round tables followed by debates
• Thematic workshop communications of contributions accepted by a scientific committee
• Presentations of innovative projects to potential sponsors

Conference proceedings will be published in a special issue of Editions Monange

ACADEMIC SUPERVISORS

• Prof. Jean-Emmanuel PONDI - Rector/ICT University
• Prof. Pierre FONKOUA - Vice-Rector/Francophone Section and Registrar/ICT University
• Prof. Alain ISOH - Vice-Rector/Academic and Administration/ICT University

SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

• PROF. SARIETTE BATIBONAK / EDITIONS MONANGE (CAMEROON)
• PROF. TCHAMABE MARCELINE / ICT UNIVERSITY / UNIVERSITY OF YAOUNDÉ 1 (CAMEROON)
• PROF. LUKOKI VISI JONAS / ISC MATADI (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO)
• PROF. ARISTIDES EWAMELA, FULL PROFESSOR, HIGHER INSTITUTE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS (ISEPS) MARIEN NGOUABI UNIVERSITY (UMNG), REPUBLIC OF CONGO
• PROF. PAULIN MANDOUMOU, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, HIGHER INSTITUTE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS (ISEPS) MARIEN NGOUABI UNIVERSITY (UMNG), REPUBLIC OF CONGO
• PROF. JEAN PAUL LATRAN OSSOKO, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, NATIONAL SCHOOL OF AGRONOMY AND FORESTRY (ENSAF), MARIEN NGOUABI UNIVERSITY (UMNG), REPUBLIC OF CONGO
• PROF. EVARISTE DUPONT BOBOTO, FULL PROFESSOR, FACULTY OF LETTERS, ARTS AND HUMANITIES (FLASH), MARIEN NGOUABI UNIVERSITY (UMNG), REPUBLIC OF CONGO
• PROF MARIE ADRIEN MATHIAS NDINGA FULL PROFESSOR, FACULTY OF ECONOMIS SCIENCES, MARIEN NGOUABI UNIVERSITY (UMNG), REPUBLIC OF CONGO
• DR. KAMENI ERIC / ICT UNIVERSITY / UNIVERSITY OF YAOUNDÉ 1 (CAMEROON)
• DR. IRENE TAZANOU / ICT UNIVERSITY (CAMEROON)
• DR. ANNE MATOUWE / ICT UNIVERSITY (CAMEROON)
• DR. DJOUSSE HUGUES / ICT UNIVERSITY (CAMEROON)
• DR. ALAIN KAMDEM ICT UNIVERSITY (CANADA)
• DR. GOMSI GUY ICT UNIVERSITY (USA)
• DR. CARLOS NJOYA / ICT UNIVERSITY (CAMEROON)
• DR. JEAN PAULIN MBA / ICT UNIVERSITY (GABON)
• DR. EULOGE MOBOZA NDONGO (REPUBLIC OF CONGO)
• DR. NDAH GRIMBALD / ICT UNIVERSITY (CAMEROON)
• DR. ABDALLAH ZIRABA / ICT UNIVERSITY (CAMEROON)
• DR. M'BIYA MPOYI GUY PATIENT (ISP – GOMBE, DRC)
• DR. REMY MOTAPAY (ISP – GOMBE, DRC)
• DR. TSHIBANDA WA TSHIBANDA PIERRE (ISP – GOMBE, DRC)

INNOVATION PROJECTS COMMITTEE

• DR. KEYAMPI / ICT UNIVERSITY
• DR. EYONG / ICT UNIVERSITY
• ENG. TANWI / ICT UNIVERSITY
• ENG. T. PALMER / ICT UNIVERSITY
• ENG. ANDREW AGBOR
• ENG. ATANGANA / ICT UNIVERSITY
• MR. AFUH DERICK / UNIVERSITY OF DSCHANG