Theme The Role of Indigenous Knowledge and Cultural Perspectives in Biodiversity Conservation Speaker Yvette Ehlers Smith – University of KwaZulu-Natal Authors David Ehlers Smith – University of KwaZulu-Natal Colleen Downs – University of KwaZulu-Natal Tags: 2019, Colleen Downs, David Ehlers … Continue reading →
Theme Mining threats in marine and coastal environments Speaker Stan Koloswki – 8 Mile Club Authors Fred Kockott – Roving Reporters Tags: 2019, 8 Mile Club, Fred Kockott, Mining threats in marine and coastal environments, Roving Reporters, Stan Koloswki
Continue reading →Theme Arm in Arm – Linking Conservation Managers and Local Communities to Achieve Conservation Goals Speaker Mahabe Mojela – Environmental and Rural Solutions Abstract Communities living along the Maloti Drakensberg mountain watershed north of Matatiele in the Eastern Cape (former … Continue reading →
Theme The Role of Indigenous Knowledge and Cultural Perspectives in Biodiversity Conservation Speaker Natasha Constant – University of Venda Authors Lourens Swanepoel – University of Venda Peter Taylor – University of Venda Abstract Conservation policies have often ignored the potential … Continue reading →
Theme Innovative Technology and Data Management Practices for Conservation Speaker Matthew Gabley – EVSolutions Authors Gavin Hough – EVSolutions Abstract Image processing is a powerful tool which, when correctly applied, can be used to track a variety of objects. At … Continue reading →
Theme Biodiversity Stewardship and Securing Critical Biodiversity Areas Speaker Francois Retief – North West University Authors Reece Alberts – North West University Abstract It is well recognized that protected area expansion targets in South Africa will not be met through … Continue reading →
Theme Biodiversity Stewardship and Securing Critical Biodiversity Areas Speaker Nolwazi Ndimande – University of KwaZulu-Natal Authors Dayle Trotter-Boardman – University of KwaZulu-Natal David Cox – Institute of Natural Resources Nolwazi Ndimande – Duzi-uMngeni Conservation Trust Abstract The concept of biodiversity offsets … Continue reading →
Theme Biodiversity Stewardship and Securing Critical Biodiversity Areas Speaker Rethabile Motloung – South African National Biodiversity Institute Abstract South Africa is a megadiverse country with three declared biodiversity hotspots. This biodiversity is, however, under severe threats associated with habitat loss, … Continue reading →
Theme Plenary Session Speaker William Mngoma – KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Economic Development, Tourism & Environmental Affairs Tags: 2019, KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Economic Development, Tourism & Environmental Affairs, Plenary Session, William Mngoma
Continue reading →Theme Plenary Session Speaker Duncan Hay – Institute of Natural Resources Abstract Duncan is the Executive Director of the Institute of Natural Resources and an Associate Research Fellow at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. He has an MSc degree from the … Continue reading →
