ICCB 2013 Program - Society for Conservation Biology

Symposium: Public Voices Count: Participatory Techniques for Socio-ecological Systems
Maintenance
Room 310
Thursday, July 25, 08:00 to 10:00
Organizer(s):
Carly Sponarski, Memorial University of Newfoundland; María José Barragan Paladines, Memorial University of Newfoundland;
Beatrice Frank, Memorial University of Newfoundland; Jasna Mulej, Memorial University of Newfoundland; Jenny Glikman, Memorial
University of Newfoundland
Nature and society are elements of closely related systems that support dynamic interactions. The interaction of disciplines
within these processes is critical and involves the participation of diverse interest groups. To achieve successful outcomes in
conservation, we must use an integrative approach involving human elements of the system through participatory practices.
This symposium will illustrate how differences in culture, places, and problems are also opportunities to develop alternative and
creative techniques of public participation. A wide range of guest speakers from different parts of the world with various academic
backgrounds will present their own research highlighting the challenges and solutions experienced while engaging people. The
objectives of the symposium are: (1) to give a broad overview of participatory techniques in environmental issues; (2) to illustrate
the application of the participatory techniques through case studies from around the world; and (3) to share experiences based on
participatory techniques with specific interests (e.g., carnivores, herbivores, marine environments). The symposium will consist of
a series of presentations followed by questions and discussion at the end.
08:00 Lion guardians: A participatory approach to carnivore conservation in East Africa
Leela Hazzah, Lion Guardians, Kenya; Stephanie Dolrenry, Lion Guardians, Kenya
08:15 Mapping human-wildlife conflict using the potential for conflict index: A case study of coyotes in Nova Scotia,
Canada
Carly Sponarski, Memorial University of Newfoundland
08:30 Working with gaining community support in coastal management and policy communication: A case study of
southern Cebu, Philippines
Arren Mendezona, Colorado State University
08:45 Engaging the recreational fishing community in marine conservation in Australia
Stephen Sutton, James Cook University
09:00 Human dimensions of wildlife on the Amazon deforestation frontier, Brazil
Silvio Marchini, Instituto Pró-Carnívoros
09:15 Participatory approaches to community based monitoring using CitSci.org: The value of integrating many public
voices
Greg Newman, Colorado State University; Russel Scarpino, Colorado State University
Open discussion period follows from 9:30 to 10:00
Thursday
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Coffee Break
10:00 to 10:30
Exhibit Hall A
late morning session: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Symposium: Climate Change and Conservation of Marine Species: Bridging the Gap Between
Ecology, Climate Science and Policy. Session II
Room 301
Thursday, July 25, 10:30 to 12:30
Organizer(s):
Janet Nye, Stonybrook University, School for Marine and Atmospheric Sciences; Charles Stock, NOAA Geophysical Fluid Dynamics
Laboratory; Roger Griffis, NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service
The purpose of this symposium is to bring climate scientists, ecologists, and policy makers together to discuss the challenges
associated with understanding the effects of climate change on marine organisms and incorporating climate impacts into
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