CONSERVATION AND TOURISM FOR IMPROVED LIVELIHOODS
Feb 11, 2021 10:00 - 14:30
(GMT +3:00)
Event URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/conservation-and-tourism-for-improved-livelihoods-tickets-138594049533
Hosted by: Wildlife Clubs of Kenya, IUCN CEC, #NatureForAll
This virtual conference organised by Wildlife Clubs of Kenya in collaboration with IUCN Commission on Education and Communication will be held on the 11th & 12th February 2021.
The conference aims to bring together great minds in conservation and tourism across the continent and beyond and facilitate for dialogues concerning pertinent issues facing wildlife and tourism, encourage research on various fronts in the industry and provide concrete and implementable solutions to these issues.
The Conference presentations will cover the following themes/tracks:
1. Conservation Education and Wildlife Sustainability
2. ICT and innovations for Sustainable Tourism
3. Youth and Wildlife Conservation and Tourism
4. Nature Based Solutions for Conservation.
NB: No payment is required to participate in this conference.
PROGRAM
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DAY 1 Thur 11th Feb, 2021 |
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Time |
Activity |
Theme/ Track |
Facilitator |
Moderator |
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10.00am –10.10am |
Welcome Address Welcome Address |
Dr. Margaret Otieno – CEO, Wildlife Clubs of Kenya Luther Anukur – Regional Director, Eastern and Southern Africa - IUCN |
Mr. Sean Southey – Chair IUCN Commission on Education and Communication |
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10.15am –10.25am |
Opening Remarks |
PS – Ministry of Tourism & Wildlife |
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10.30am –10.45am |
Keynote Address |
Conservation Education & Wildlife Sustainability |
Prof. Noah Sitati |
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10.50am –11.05am |
Keynote Address |
Nature Based Solutions for Conservation |
Chris Magero - Programme Officer, Global Drylands Initiative - IUCN |
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11.10am –11.25am |
Galápagos Infinito: Place-based and experiential education and connection to nature in a protected area, archipelago and world heritage site. |
Conservation Education & Wildlife Sustainability |
Noémid'Ozouville– Galapagos Government Council &Fundación Naveducando |
Hanying Li – CEC Vice Chair- East Asia Tommy Garnett – CEC Vice Chair- East & Central Africa. |
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11.30m –11.45am |
Using environmental education as a tool to enhance understanding of the environment in a biodiversity hotspot in South Africa |
Conservation Education & Wildlife Sustainability |
Catherine Kuhn- Youth for the Environment (Y4Enviro) |
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11.50am –12.05pm |
Story Telling for Conservation Education |
Conservation Education & Wildlife Sustainability |
Alex Matimu – Kenya Wildlife Service |
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12.10pm –12.25Pm |
Advantages of Outdoor Activities and Reconnecting with Nature could guide conservation managers with their strategic planning. |
Nature Based Solutions for Conservation |
Janet Snow-Macleod Rhodes University – South Africa |
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12.30am –12.45Pm |
Nature-based tourism through environmental volunteering in protecting the Sundarbans mangrove forest |
Nature Based Solutions for Conservation |
Md. Wasiul Islam Khulna University, Bangladesh |
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12.45am –1.00pm |
Sustainable Practices To Implement Ecotourism In Hospitality Sector Of Sri Lanka: A Prospective Simulation Study |
Nature Based Solutions for Conservation |
ChandulaJanithHettiarachchi – Theme Resorts & Spas, 130 High Level Rd, Colombo, Sri Lanka |
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1.00pm –2.00pm |
HEALTH BREAK |
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2.00pm –2.50pm |
Plenary Session End of day 1 – Closing Remarks |
Themes; 1 & 2 |
Tommy Garnet- CEC Vice Chair- East & Central Africa. |
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DAY 2 Fri, 12th Feb, 2021 |
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Time |
Activity |
Theme/ Track |
Facilitator |
Moderator |
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10.00am –10. 05am 10.05am –10. 15am |
Welcome Brief Recap/ Overview of Day 1 |
Dr. Margaret Otieno – CEO |
Mr. Noah Gould |
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10.20am –10.35am |
Keynote Address |
Youth, Wildlife Conservation & Tourism |
Peter Fredrick II Moll – CEO, World Leaders of Today |
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10.40am –10.55am |
Keynote Address |
ICT and Innovations for Sustainable Tourism |
Dr. Shem Maingi School of Hospitality and Tourism Kenyatta University. |
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11.00am –11.15am |
Engaging future generations in conservation of flora and fauna |
Youth, Wildlife Conservation & Tourism |
Kehkashan Basu - Founder President, Green Hope Foundation |
Dr. Judy Mann – IZE Callie Broaddus Founder of Reserve, Youth Land Trust |
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11.20am –11.35am |
Black lemur Camp Ecotourism on the management of Andrafiamena-Andavakoera new protected area, Madagascar |
Youth, Wildlife Conservation & Tourism |
Hortensia HOSNAH Fanamby NGO |
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11.40am –12.00pm |
Meaningful Engagement of Youths In Conservation and Tourism. |
Youth and Wildlife Conservation and Tourism. |
Victor Okungu Wildlife Clubs of Kenya, Western Region |
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12.05pm –12.20pm |
Finding Your Voice in Sustainable Tourism |
ICT and Innovations for Sustainable Tourism |
Rebekah Jorgensen – IUCN |
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12.25pm –12.40pm |
Conservation Education and Wildlife Sustainability |
Conservation Education & Wildlife Sustainability |
MaulidiMwinyikai Kishoka Youth Community Based Organization (C.B.O) |
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12.45pm –1.35m |
Plenary Session |
Themes; 3 & 4 |
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1.40pm – 1.50pm |
Closing Remarks End of the Conference |
Luther Anukur – Regional Director, Eastern and Southern Africa - IUCN Dr. Margaret Otieno – CEO, Wildlife Clubs of Kenya |
