HOPE MATTERS: CLIMATE CHANGE AND ECOLOGY
The Ecological Society of Australia and the New Zealand Ecological Society invite you to join the inaugural online Tran-Tasman forum ‘Hope matters: climate change and ecology” held online from 23rd to 24th July 2024.
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 focuses 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 will showcase climate change and ecology through one open session and three thematic sessions: fire ecology; eco-sanctuaries; traditional ecological knowledge. Offered over two days, pre-recorded plenaries and/or conference style talks will be followed by a 30-minute question and answer panel session with the presenters.
We look forward to you joining us online to connect, engage and encourage ecologists and help 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.
Session Times
This 2-day online symposium will have four sessions over two days.
Tuesday 23 July 2024
AUSTRALIAN EASTERN STANDARD TIME:
1st session: 9.00am - 10.30am
2nd session: 11.30am - 1.00pm
NEW ZEALAND TIME:
1st session: 11.00am - 12.30pm
2nd session: 1.30pm - 3.00pm
Wednesday 24 July 2024
AUSTRALIAN EASTERN STANDARD TIME:
1st session: 9.00am - 10.30am
2nd session: 11.30am - 1.00pm
NEW ZEALAND TIME:
1st session: 11.00am - 12.30pm
2nd session: 1.30pm - 3.00pm
How it Works
Forum Themes
The forum will focus on the following four themes
- Eco-sanctuaries
- Fire ecology
- Open session - invasive species, coastal and freshwater ecosystems, biodiversity conservation
- Traditional ecological knowledge
Presenters and Program
All presentations will be pre-recorded, and each session will include live online discussion with all presenters.
Convenors and invited presenters will be announced soon.
The full program will be available in mid-June.
Registration
This is a free online event, but please note, you MUST be registered to participate.
Online access
A few days prior to the Forum, you will receive an email with your login information. This will also give you access to all presentation abstracts.
Key Dates
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 22 July 2024
Ready to Register?
There is no fee to register, but please note, you must be registered to participate in the event.
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