Biodiversity Research Seminar Series (BRS)

BRS: Deborah McGregor "Decolonizing Conservation: Living in Harmony with Nature"

February 3, 2021, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

2212 Main Mall

host: Adam Ford

Abstract:The Convention in Biological Diversity seeks to ensure humanity is able to live in harmony with nature by 2050.  What role can Indigenous peoples play in charting a path forward for that living in harmony look like? What role can Indigenous knowledge systems play in realizing a sustainable future?  This presentation will bring into dialogue the leadership role Indigenous peoples in realizing a sustainable future for all life. 

Meeting Recording:
https://ubc.zoom.us/rec/share/rJvWpTQhQpg4qu2V6gXwifT3B51zNNohGZwl3oTgF…

Please contact Katie (brcadmin@biodiversity.ubc.ca) for the passcode.

  • Biodiversity Research Seminar Series (BRS)

Biodiversity Research Centre

2212 Main Mall
Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z4
E-mail biodiversity.centre@ubc.ca

Research Excellence Clusters at UBC Vancouver is a joint initiative of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Vancouver and the Vice-President, Research and Innovation. Funding support for the clusters is provided by Academic Excellence Funds – UBC Vancouver.

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