Event

The Faculty of Food and Agriculture, through the SCALE-UP GAS-SAC Project Team, invites the Campus community and wider public to a virtual engagement session themed “GAS: Friend or Foe? From Invasive Pest to Circular Opportunity.”

Supported by The UWI Research and Development Impact (RDI) Fund, the session will explore the socio-economic impact of the Giant African Snail, challenges in managing its spread and the potential for circular-economy approaches that could turn an environmental challenge into an opportunity.

Participants will have the opportunity to:

-          Understand the current Giant African Snail situation in their respective regions.

-          Learn about the SCALE-UP GAS-SAC Project and its objectives.

-          Share experiences and challenges related to pest management.

-          Contribute to practical, community-based solutions.

-          Explore opportunities for local enterprise and job creation.

Session Details

-          Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026

-          Time: 5:30 p.m.

-          Venue: Zoom

Click here to register for the session.