Aisha Gurib-Fakim

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Person
gptkbp:alma_mater gptkb:University_of_Exeter
gptkb:University_of_Mauritius
gptkbp:awards gptkb:L'_Oréal-UNESCO_For_Women_in_Science_Awards
gptkbp:birth_date March 27, 1959
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Mauritius
gptkbp:children 2
gptkbp:contribution International collaboration in research
Collaboration with local universities
Mentoring young scientists
Public speaking on climate change
Engagement in community education programs
Support for environmental education programs
Promotion of sustainable agriculture practices
Promoting STEM education for girls
Development of conservation policies
Participation in global scientific forums
Advocacy for marine conservation.
Research on traditional medicine
Support for women-led enterprises
Advocacy for gender equality in science
Engagement with international NG Os
Policy advocacy for sustainable development
Promotion of biodiversity conservation initiatives
Promotion of eco-tourism initiatives
Research on climate resilience strategies
Research on endemic species of Mauritius
gptkbp:denomination gptkb:African_Academy_of_Sciences
gptkb:Arts_Council
gptkb:The_World_Academy_of_Sciences
gptkbp:field Biodiversity
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Aisha Gurib-Fakim
gptkbp:image Aisha Gurib-Fakim.jpg
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Marie_Curie
gptkb:Wangari_Maathai
gptkbp:known_for Environmental conservation
Advocacy for women in science
gptkbp:members gptkb:African_Academy_of_Sciences
gptkb:World_Academy_of_Sciences
gptkbp:nationality Mauritian
gptkbp:notable_work The Role of Women in Science
Biodiversity and Conservation in Mauritius
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:physicist
gptkb:Politician
gptkbp:position_held gptkb:President_of_Mauritius
gptkbp:research_focus Medicinal plants
Ethnobotany
Phytochemistry
gptkbp:residence gptkb:Mauritius
gptkbp:spouse Khalid Fakim
gptkbp:term_end gptkb:2018
gptkbp:term_start gptkb:2015
gptkbp:website Official website
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Khalid_Gurib-Fakim
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6