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São Tomé trains 23 environmental protection technicians

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The Directorate of Environment and Climate Action has completed specialised training bringing together 23 technicians from eight institutions on restoring degraded areas and impact studies. Held from 5 to 9 October, it aims to strengthen biodiversity protection, according to RSTP.

São Tomé and Príncipe trained 23 technicians in the restoration of degraded areas and environmental impact studies. The training, organised by the Directorate of Environment and Climate Action (DAAC), took place from 5 to 9 October at the Brasil Training Centre, with participants from eight institutions, reports RSTP.

Supported by the organisation Liqueza Téla Nón, the initiative is part of a training plan focused on environmental protection and biodiversity conservation in São Tomé and Príncipe. It aims to strengthen professionals’ technical skills and encourage the sharing of experience, according to RSTP.

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