South Africa

UNESCO Chair in Biotechnology (449), established in 1999 at the University of Limpopo (former University of the North) (South Africa)

 

Fields / Disciplines Biotechnologies of significance in agricultural, health, environmental and industrial sectors. Objectives To promote research, training, information and documentation activities in different biotechnologies of significance in the agricultural, health, environmental and industrial sectors. To facilitate collaboration between high-level internationally recognized researchers and the research team of the University, and other institutions in the region of Southern Africa, mainly in South Africa. To contribute to the objectives of biotechnological initiatives launched by UNESCO. Host Institution University of Limpopo . Website UNESCO Sector/Field Office responsible for the Chair/Network Natural Sciences