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 Caroline and Margaret will share with us their experiences with community conservation in Kenya. The overall aim of their project is to empower the local community members to use the ecosystem wisely and ensure sustainability so that the environment thrives, and the community members can meet their livelihoods. After the presentation they look forward to hearing from other WiNN members to gain insights on how community work will proceed post COVID-19 since this requires gathering and face to face participation.
Wednesday, June 24 11 AM EST Use the Zoom link below and enter the accompanying password when prompted to join this event! Zoom Link: https://msu.zoom.us/j/265618773 Password: 571250 About Dr. Caroline Ouko Dr. Caroline A. Ouko is a multi-skilled professional with 15 years’ experience in leadership, policy development and facilitating change in the Agriculture and Environment sectors. She has a PhD in Environmental Policy from the University of Nairobi – Centre for Advanced Studies in Environmental Law and Policy (CASELAP). With over 15 years progressive involvement in various initiatives geared towards supporting the global agenda on environmental management both in Kenya and Canada, she has a strong track record in networking and stakeholder engagement, partnership modelling and relationship building. She has successfully designed and executed successful programmes applying innovative participatory approaches involving the government agencies, local communities and private partnerships. She has also led the CETRAD team in various research projects funded by the Eastern and Southern Africa Partnership Project (ESAPP), National Centres of Competence in Research (NCCR), Act Change Transform (ACT!) among others. Twitter @OukoAchieng https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-ouko-aaa47818/ About Dr. Margaret Awuor Owuor Dr. Margaret is a scholar and environment scientist focusing on aquatic ecosystems and ecosystem services. She Lecturers in the Department of Hydrology and Aquatic Sciences, School of Water Resources Science and Technology, South Eastern Kenya University. Currently, the Head of Department. Margaret holds a PhD from the University of Cadiz, Spain and the University of Algarve, Portugal. She has a Masters in Water and Coastal Management. Her research focuses on various areas with her focus being on using the ecosystem services approach to map and value the benefits we receive from nature. She has also been working on enhancing community involvement and participation in conservation through education, awareness through tree planting initiatives. Margaret has a lot of interest in community outreach leading to her experience in working with community groups. With these experiences, Margaret was elected and the Education and Science Officer of the Society for Conservation Biology, Africa Chapter. Twitter @awuor_owuor https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaret-owuor-51b11417/  Wednesday, June 17
11 AM EST Use the Zoom link below and enter the accompanying password when prompted to join this event! Zoom Link: https://msu.zoom.us/j/265618773 Password: 571250  The Realm of the Sky - An Indigenous Perspective on Birds as Valuable Coastal Indicators
Session Leader: Midori Nicolson Midori will give us a unique presentation on the significance of birds in Kwakwakawakw culture of British Columbia, Canada, and specifically how they utilize birds in their field work in fisheries as indicators of species abundance and overall ecosystem health. Midori is Musgamagw Dzawada̱ʼenux̱w from Gwayi, Kingcome Inlet, a small coastal village in British Columbia, Canada. She is a biologist and fisheries manager for the Musgamagw Dzawada̱ʼenux̱w Fisheries Group and sits on her nation’s governance body. She has worked as a consulting biologist, land and marine resources director, and a Fisheries and Oceans Canada Coastal Planner. The focus of her work is to increase indigenous capacity & stewardship regarding lands and aquatic resources, while recognizing the essential voice of women in stewardship. Wednesday, June 10 11 AM EST Use the Zoom link below and enter the accompanying password when prompted to join this event! Zoom Link: https://msu.zoom.us/j/265618773 Password: 571250 |
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