About AETFAT
The “Association pour l’Etude Taxonomique de la Flore d’Afrique Tropicale” or “Association for the Taxonomic Study of the Flora of Tropical Africa” (AETFAT) was established at the botanical institute of the Université Libre de Bruxelles in 1951.
Thematic Areas
The AETFAT 2020 International Scientific Advisory Committee welcomes submission of abstracts of original contributions to be considered for oral or poster presentations in the following thematic areas and to be convened by the following persons:
Venue
Livingstone is the tourist capital of Zambia, a landmark to the Mighty Victoria Falls, in the Southern Province of Zambia. The town was inspired and named after Scottish explorer Dr David Livingstone who was the first European to see and name the Falls after the British queen at the time.
Welcome Message
Dear colleagues,
I would like to warmly welcome you to the website of the 22nd AETFAT Congress which will take place from 23rd – 27th March 2020 in Livingstone, the TOURIST CAPITAL of Zambia, home to one of the SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD!
The overall theme of the conference is ‘Diversity and conservation of African plants: challenges and opportunities’ and the specific thematic areas have been selected to accommodate the current efforts and interests in African Botany. Both the registration and submission of abstracts will be opened on 1st May 2019.
Looking forwards to meeting you in Livingstone.
Prof. Cyprian Katongo
Associate Professor of Genetics and Evolutionary Biology
AETFAT SECRETARY GENERAL
CHAIRPERSON, AETFAT 2020 CONGRESS LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE
Registration
Click the Register button to head over to the registration links provided.