Author: Courtney Glancy

Ms Liudmila Osipova1, Professor Matt Hayward2, Professor Niko Balkenhol1 1Gottingen University, Gottingen, Germany, 2University of Newcastle, Newcastle, Australia Abstract: In the rapidly changing world where wildlife habitats are being converted into cultivated lands, the demand for methods allowing us to mitigate human-wildlife conflicts is increasing. Fencing is one of the most common methods of solving…

Wendy Foden1,2, Nicola  J. van Wilgen1,3, Mmoto L.  Masubelele1, Kevin  Coldrey4 1Cape Research Centre, South African National Parks, Steenberg, South Africa, 2IUCN Species Survival Commission’s Climate Change Specialist Group, Gland, Switzerland, 3Centre for Invasion Biology, Stellenbosch University, Matieland, , 4Anchor Consulting, Suite 8, House, Tokai, Silverwood Cl, Steenberg, South Africa Abstract: We outline an emerging…

Dr Mmoto  Masubelele1 1South African National Parks , Cape Town, South Africa Abstract: National Parks are important for national strategy on dealing with climate change. They themselves face varied challenges including land degradation, alien invasion and climate change. In this talk the focus will be on how SANParks has been developing its strategy and implementation…

Anna Pintor Abstract: Abstract— In light of the cumulative impacts of anthropogenic climate change and other threatening processes on the world’s biodiversity, adequate protected area selection is paramount to maximize the benefit of often limited resources. Protected areas are frequently selected to represent a high proportion of biodiversity. However, areas of threatened species richness do…

Ms Fengyi Guo1,2, Dr. Jonathan  Lenoir3, Dr. Timothy  Bonebrake1 1University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China, 2Princeton University, Princeton, United States, 3UR “Ecologie et Dynamique des Systèmes Anthropisés” (EDYSAN, UMR 7058 CNRS-UPJV), Amiens, France Climate change is driving global species redistribution across latitude, elevation, and depth with profound social and economic impacts. However, small-scale species…

Dr Alex Hearn1,2, Dr. James Ketchum2,8, Dr. Cesar Peñaherrera2,7, Mr. Randall Arauz2,4, MS Todd Steiner2,3, MS Eduardo Espinoza2,5, Dr. George Shillinger2,6, Prof. A. Peter Klimley2,9 1Universidad San Francisco De Quito, Quito, Ecuador, 2MigraMar, San Jose, Costa Rica, 3Turtle Island Restoration Network, Olema, USA, 4CREMA/Fins Attached, San José, Costa Rica, 5Galapagos National Park Directorate, Puerto Ayora,…

Dr Kimberly Heinemeyer1, Dr. Maggie Triska1, Ms Julia O’Keefe1, Mr. Dennis Sizemore1 1Round River Conservation Studies, Bozeman, United States Indigenous-led land planning provide unprecedented opportunities to include indigenous knowledge (IK) to understand ecological and cultural values across landscapes. The deep, long temporal breadth of knowledge as well as the enduring stewardship commitment of indigenous people…

Dr Victoria Herrmann1 1The Arctic Institute | American University , Washington , United States The proposed oral presentation presents the findings of a two-year research project, funded by National Geographic, on climate-induced community displacement, migration, and retreat in the US and US Territories. By conducting 350+ semi-structured interviews to identify perceived gaps in support for…

Ms Elizabeth Hiroyasu1, Dr. Sarah Anderson1 1Bren School Of Environmental Science & Management, Santa Barbara, United States Invasive species are a major driver of biodiversity loss and can threaten ecosystem integrity (Early et al. 2016; Chapin et al. 2000). As many species shift their ranges under climate change, invasive species are likely to become even…