摘要
Main challenges of Earth sciences in Africa The UNESCO’s Earth Science Education Initiative in Africa(ESEIA)is probably one of the most important legacies of the International Year of Planet Earth(IYPE).ESEIA was announced by the Director General of UNESCO at the occasion of the Africa Regional Launch of IYPE in Arusha(Tanzania)in 2008.The overall intention of this initiative is to support the development of the next generation of earth scientists in Africa who are equipped with the necessary tools.
