Society for Conservation Biology

ICCB 2019 Daily Themes

Monday - Plastic Solutions	Acknowledgement of the global plastics problem Negative effects of plastics on wildlife, wild places & human health Importance of changing individual, community & business practices to eliminate single-use plastics The value of the roles conservation professionals serve in addressing and dealing with the plastics problem
Tuesday - Empowering Communities	Acknowledgement of the vital roles local communities serve in a globalized world Importance of incorporating the knowledge, viewpoints and needs of local/indigenous peoples in conservation research and practice The value that conservation professionals serve in empowering communities in conservation efforts
Wednesday - Diversity in Science	Acknowledgement of the need to increase equity, inclusion and diversity in the science and conservation fields Importance of using science-based information to make informed decisions The value that having a diverse community of conservation professionals serves in advancing conservation science and practice
Thursday - Saving Wildlife and Wild Places	Acknowledgement of our global extinction and climate crises Negative environmental impacts humans are causing on wildlife, wild places and people Importance of finding conservation solutions which transcend borders The value that conservation professionals serve in saving wildlife and wild places

 

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Overall Congress Themes