HOPE MATTERS: CLIMATE CHANGE AND ECOLOGY
The inaugural Tran-Tasman forum ‘Hope matters: climate change and ecology” was held online from 23rd to 24th July 2024. The Forum was jointly hosted by the Ecological Society of Australia and the New Zealand Ecological Society.
Across the globe, climate change is challenging the structure and function of ecosystems and the services they provide to societies. The consequential effects include species changes that are occurring more rapidly than expected, with evidence of further acceleration to come.
Australian and New Zealand ecologists continue to respond to the increased alarm, driven strongly by the future impact this will have on the ecosystems and associated services that humans depend on. This online forum focused on some of the current research and activities associated with climate change and ecology from Australia and New Zealand aimed at a greater understanding of ecosystems, impacts on landscapes, oceans and rivers, indigenous perspectives, and societies becoming more nature focused and adapting to changing conditions. Ecologists undertake this work because they have hope - hope matters.
The Tran-Tasman online forum showcased climate change and ecology through one open session and three thematic sessions: fire ecology; eco-sanctuaries; traditional ecological knowledge. Offered over two days, presentations were followed by panel discussions with all presenters and the co-convenors.
All presentation recordings are available - click on the "program" tab to view. We appreciate the contribution of our co-convenors and all presenters, and hope that this Forum has been valuable to engage and encourage ecologists, and help to spread understanding and hope through learning about our work.
Credits: Kit Prendergast, John Van Der Heul, Elodie Camprasse
ESA acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we meet and work, and all Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and New Zealand. We recognise the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ continuing connection to land, place, waters and community. We pay our respects to their cultures, country and elders past, present and emerging.
NZES recognises the unique role of Māori as tangata whenua and embraces Te Tiriti o Waitangi, acknowledging Māori as tino rangitiratanga of Aotearoa/New Zealand while embracing the three guiding principles of Te Tiriti – Partnership, Participation and Protection. NZES endeavours to implement bicultural policies and practices that incorporate and value Māori cultural concepts, values and practices.
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