Next SWIFFT seminar 23 May 2024
Theme: Unfolding trends in conservation
Join us for this free on-line SWIFFT event. This seminar will explore new and emerging strategies across Government, NGOs and the environmental education sector aimed at conserving biodiversity and threatened species.
Preliminary Agenda
Thursday 23 May 2024
10am – 12.30pm
This event is only available online via Microsoft Tems
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To view or join in online you will need to register (Registration open).
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Once registered you will receive an e-mail to either view or join the Seminar
This seminar will be Chaired by special guest - Professor Sarah Bekessy, specialist in Sustainability and Urban Planning at RMIT University.
1. Seminar connection opens (9.50 am)
2. Introduction (10 am sharp)
Chair - Prof. Sarah Bekessy
3. Guest speaker topics (10.15)
Presentations are 15 - 20 minutes with 5-10 minutes Q&A.
10.15
Unfolding trends in conservation - the intersection between science, policy and environmental management
Professor Sarah Bekessy, RMIT University
10.40
Emerging trends in threatened species management and the Threatened Species Action Plan
Dr Fiona Fraser, Threatened Species Commissioner - Australian Government, Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
11.10 - 11.20 Short break
11.20
Emerging trends in biodiversity conservation across private land and the Australian Land Conservation Alliance
Dr Jody Gunn, CEO, Australian Land Conservation Alliance (ALCA)
11.50
Emerging trends in environmental education and STEM careers
To be advised
12.20 Last speaker finishes, general updates and wrap
12.30 Seminar closes
How to view the Seminar:
- To view or join in online you will need to register (Registration open)
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Once registered you will receive a link to either view or join the Seminar