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Wednesday 15. 7.

Science in the Wilderness: Borneo and Papua New Guinea

CURIOSITY STAGE BY AKADEMIE VĚD ČR

What is it like for scientists to work in some of the wildest places on Earth? What does research in tropical ecosystems actually involve, and why does it matter to all of us?

Join a travel-inspired talk and photo presentation led by researchers who have spent months living and working in tropical rainforests, returning not only with valuable scientific data but also with remarkable personal stories.

Through their photographs, you will gain a glimpse into field research among rare plant and animal species, as well as encounters with local communities and their traditions and beliefs. You will learn why studying distant ecosystems is important and discover the challenges scientists face when conducting research across different cultures.

Speakers: Radim Hédl, Kateřina Sam
Moderated by: Eliška Zvolánková