The Lungs of the Earth: A Must-Attend Seminar on Tropical Rainforests with Renowned Botanist Thomas Couvreur

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In a time when climate crises dominate global headlines and the race to reverse environmental collapse grows more urgent by the day, understanding the vital role of tropical rainforests has never been more critical. On August 14, 2025, the Alliance Française de Manille opens its doors to an eye-opening seminar that may just change the way you view our planet’s most fragile and vital ecosystems.

From 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the AFM Multi-purpose Hall, attendees will have the rare opportunity to engage with none other than Dr. Thomas Couvreur, a leading researcher and botanist from the prestigious Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD). Known for his groundbreaking work on tropical biodiversity, Dr. Couvreur brings not just data—but a deep passion for protecting the Earth's green lungs.

Why Should You Care About Tropical Rainforests?

Tropical rainforests are not just breathtakingly beautiful. They are life-giving powerhouses, generating oxygen, regulating the planet’s temperature, and sheltering over half of the world’s plant and animal species. From the Amazon to the Congo Basin, these forests act as global climate stabilizers. Yet they are disappearing at alarming rates—cleared for agriculture, mining, and logging in a short-sighted trade for profit.

Dr. Couvreur’s seminar titled "What are Tropical Rain Forests and Why Are They Important?" aims to break down complex ecological systems into compelling truths: that our survival as a species is intrinsically linked to the fate of these forests.

This isn’t just a lecture. It’s a wake-up call.

A Rare Opportunity to Learn from a Global Authority

Dr. Couvreur is not your typical scientist in a lab coat. He’s a storyteller of the forest—one who has trekked through some of the world’s most remote jungles to document plant diversity, decode the mysteries of biodiversity hotspots, and advocate for global conservation policy. His research focuses on tropical flora, evolution, and biogeography, providing vital insight into how ecosystems have evolved and how they must now be preserved.

Expect an afternoon not only of academic insight but of inspiration, urgency, and empowerment.

Event Details

Event Title: What Are Tropical Rain Forests and Why Are They Important?

Date: August 14, 2025 (Thursday)

Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Venue: Alliance Française de Manille, Multi-purpose Hall

Speaker: Dr. Thomas Couvreur (IRD Researcher & Botanist)

Registration Link: https://bit.ly/TropicalRainforestSeminar

Inquiries: nfuentes@alliance.ph

Who Should Attend?

Environmental advocates, students, educators, policy makers, scientists, and even everyday citizens who care about the future of the planet. If you’ve ever wondered what you can do in the face of the climate crisis—start by understanding what we stand to lose.

Because protecting rainforests isn’t just about saving trees. It’s about saving ourselves.

Join us, listen deeply, ask questions, and walk away not just with knowledge—but with a renewed sense of responsibility.

Let’s not wait until the last tree falls.

Be there. Be informed. Be the change.

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