All Starts With Seeds Book Launch & Climate–Biodiversity Dialogue

Celebrate International Biodiversity Day with the University of Ottawa at the official launch of All Starts With Seeds: Farmer‑Scientist Journeys Towards Biodiversity and A Secure Future by Dr. Awegechew Teshome. This groundbreaking work weaves together scientific insight, field experience, and the lived knowledge of farming communities to illuminate the essential role of biodiversity in sustaining life and securing our collective future.

The event features a keynote reflection by Dr. Teshome, a moderated conversation, and an open dialogue with the audience. Participants will explore how seeds carry culture, resilience, and hope and why protecting biodiversity is one of the most urgent tasks of our time.

Open to students, researchers, policymakers, and the public.

The program features:

• Keynote Address by a Member of the Canadian Parliament

• Panel Discussion with development practitioners, scientists, policymakers, Indigenous knowledge‑keepers, and organic farmers

• Conversation with the Author

• Audience Dialogue & Book Signing

Please note that the event will take place both in person and online. A Zoom link will be sent to you before the event in case you wish to participate online.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

100 University Private, Learning crossroads 020 (CRX 020), 100 University Private, Ottawa, Canada

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