In Conversation: Harnessing emerging technologies for communities and conservation

In Conversation - Conservation's Leading Edges: Harnessing emerging technologies for communities and conservation
Digital technologies are revolutionising conservation, becoming essential tools for data management, wildlife monitoring, and designing protected areas. From large-scale institutions to grassroots organisations, the digital age offers powerful capabilities for predicting conservation futures and enhancing biodiversity management.
In this session, we delve into how community-based initiatives can harness digital tools, like GIS and AI, to safeguard their territories and uphold community rights. We navigate the opportunities these technologies bring for empowering local conservation efforts, and discuss their role in protecting local and ancestral knowledge.
However, with these advancements come significant challenges. Digital data management can be fraught with issues of oppression, exclusion, and data exploitation. Join us as we explore ways to mitigate these threats and learn about emerging movements for environmental data justice. These initiatives aim to shield communities from the negative impacts of data misuse and extractivism.
Tune in to understand how digital technologies can transform conservation while promoting ethical practices and protecting the rights of local communities.
Contact details for the speakers are provided at the end of the video.
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