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A really interesting lunchtime #webinar on the meaning of the 30 by 30 #conservation #commitment, co-hosted by the Ecological Restoration and Habitat Creation SIG and Marine and Coastal SIG of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM). The amount of #marine area that #Ireland is responsible is absolutely incredible. Donal Griffin's takeaway message was that although excellent #progress has been made in designating Marine Protected Areas (#MPAs) in Ireland, it looks like there's still a long way to go and it's difficult to tell whether Ireland will meet the target. There also needs to be a focus on not just setting conservation objectives, but also on the quality of new and existing conservation objectives. Something that struck me during the webinar, and I'm furious with myself for not remembering who specifically mentioned it, was emphasis on how this target should be interpreted as an "at least" 30 by 30 conservation commitment. Conservation is a fickle business and it can be difficult to predict and monitor the progress and effectiveness of implemented measures. Aiming above the target means the target is far more likely to be truly met and it's a method that should be applied across the board. Thanks to all the speakers for their #insights! #CIEEMLunchtimeChats #CIEEMLunchtimeWebinar #30x30 #30by30 #atleast30by30 #atleast30x30 #conservationcommitment #ecology #ecologicalrestoration #environment

Our #NewPaper has been published in support of Indigenous-led conservation, such as Guardians Programs, Territories of Life and Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas. This latest paper from the University of Guelph People, Plants and Policy Lab ?? was led by Dr. Jessica Lukawiecki. This research builds upon the earlier foundational studies of Dr. Nancy Turner, CM, OBC, PhD, FRSC, FLS and many Indigenous Knowledge Holders across Turtle Island on the conservation of cultural keystone species (CKS) in traditional territories. We found that CKS, rather than being viewed as objects for conservation, can be understood as ongoing relationship(s) between the cultural and ecological, which are intimately tied to language, knowledge, practices, and places in ways that are deeply interconnected. Therefore, one cannot effectively protect CKS species, such as caribou or salmon or grizzly bears, without also protecting the ancient relationships that Indigenous Peoples have to that species - such as cultural burning, fishing, harvesting and other customary forms of Indigenous-led stewardship of wildlife. The paper is #OpenAccess and can be downloaded here: https://lnkd.in/gP-dgm3N #decolonizedConservation #biocultural with Dr. Robin Roth

We spoke to Shu Chen, CBCS PhD candidate and HDR Representative, about her journey into the world of conservation and how she's blending conservation and communications. Read the full story here:

Another example of how eDNA can be used to assist in conservation efforts! Congratulations to our very own Superstar Kathryn Dawkins ?? Kathryn Dawkins, with collaborators?Paul Nevill,?Brian Chambers,?Shane Herbert and?Quinton Burnham have published in Volume 6, Issue 4 of Environmental DNA. ?? eDNA Frontiers and South West NRM partnered together to see if we could use eDNA techniques to detect a cryptic and Critically Endangered species of burrowing freshwater crayfish ??. Previous monitoring techniques required the burrow to be dug up in the hopes of finding the tiny crayfish inside – this completely destroyed the burrow and surrounding habitat, and often the crayfish could not be found. Through our research, we now know we can take samples from chimney pellets (the mounds of dirt expelled from the burrow by the crayfish as they dig) and use a species-specific assay to detect them using eDNA techniques. This non-invasive method has huge ramifications for the monitoring and management of this species, as well as all other burrowing crayfish found throughout Australia. ?? https://lnkd.in/gpjbAWrH Visit us at https://lnkd.in/g5EQJcRQ

Change makers need to be more creative in order to generate fair and effective policies for the environment and for people. Gitte Kragh from NORDECO - Nordic Agency for Development and Ecology and ECSA - European Citizen Science Association tells us about citizen science, a Collective Intelligence method to engage citizens and monitor environmental compliance. Subscribe to Smarter Together Youtube channel for more stories of Collective Intelligence to rethink policy making @Smarter-Together #CollectiveIntelligence #CitizenScience #DemocraticInnovation

Key ideas from systems thinking, but what do they mean for how we approach environmental management and the development of sustainable socio-ecological systems? Learn more with this article on systems thinking from Environment and Ecology: https://is.gd/seeE8v

?? Curious about the impact of the world's protected areas on species preservation and the broader effects of #conservation on communities? If these critical #biodiversity questions resonate with you, our MSc Conservation Science and Practice course is the perfect fit. This programme is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to make a meaningful impact in the field of conservation. Learn more about the course here ? https://buff.ly/4fNGiCy

Interested in getting involved in Citizen Science? Link up with Gitte Kragh, who does a nice job of explaining Citizen Science in this short video. https://lnkd.in/d-bhvPnc

Reasons for hope: an ecological corridor between the Caparaó National Park and the Serra do Brigadeiro State Park has been proposed to aid conservation of the northern muriqui, a Critically Endangered treetop-dwelling primate endemic to the Atlantic Forest, Brazil. ?? Find out more about this pioneering initiative, including the collaborative workshops behind it and the next steps for implementation, here: doi.org/mz4n Projeto Muriquis do Caparaó, Aryanne Clyvia, Daniel Ferraz

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