WEBINAR SERIES V.4 CONSERVATION & COMMERCE TOGETHER

Watch the Webinar recording from 10th August 2021

WEBINAR SERIES V.4 CONSERVATION & COMMERCE TOGETHER

Strengthening Programs Through Collaboration and Practical Solutions

Join us for our enjoyable, accessible, open and informative ConsComm Sofa Sessions where we talk to key ‘leaders of industry’ in the ZAG, NGO and Commercial sectors. Laugh, Listen and Learn as we explore the key factors, building connections and solutions affecting us all this year.

WHEN:
AUGUST 10th 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM MST (US), 5:30-6:30PM UK (GMT+1)
Continuing our conversation on revamping your conservation roadmap during – and after COVID-19. Join us to listen, learn and discuss practical solutions with others within the global community.

GOAL:
To share practical examples and strategies for success whilst reaching out to start more ConsComm creative collaboration partnerships. We have assembled a diverse “triangle of leadership” from NGO partners, zoo education / conservation departments, and conservation commerce representatives.

SOFA SUBJECTS:

Sofa 1: Community Conservation Connections
Explore how creative connections between communities, conservation partners, zoos, aquaria and gardens (ZAGs) can really make a difference, both at home and in range countries.

• Sofa Leader – Dr. James Danoff-Burg, Director of Conservation, The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
• Mary Wykstra, Director, Action for Cheetahs in Kenya
• Aidee Sanchez Ramirez, Coordinator, Peninsular Pronghorn Recovery Program
• Trevor Holbrook, Papua New Guinea Field Conservation Program Manager, Woodland Park Zoo

Sofa 2: Engage the Public! Conservation and Commerce Together
Explore practical examples of how zoos, aquaria and gardens can creatively engage their visitors to generate more income and support for conservation and ZAGS alike.

• Sofa Leader – Adam Senior, Managing Director of CREW training and ConsComm
• Lynn Lee Schmidt, Director of Connections, Tanganyika Wildlife Park
• Jeffery Vanek, Director of Human Resources, Utah’s Hogle Zoo
• Nette Pletcher, Conservation Education and Leadership Consultant, Beez Kneez Creative.

Sofa 3: Conservation Commerce Opportunities and Challenges
Explore practical examples of how Conservation and Commercial Strategies can maximise income and support, with new audiences and markets.

• Sofa Leader – Andrew Fischer, Vice President of Sustainability & Conservation, SSA Group
• Tommy Brown, Retail Manager / Buyer of Conservation Goods / ZAG Board of Directors
• Beth Armstrong, Chair, ZAAC – Zoos and Aquariums Committing to Conservation
• Jeffrey Skibins, Ph.D., Associate Professor – Recreation & Park Management
• Department of Recreation Sciences East Carolina University

FIND OUT MORE
For more information on the Webinar including panellists view the Webinar PDF.
And read the Panellist Biographies.

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WEBINAR SERIES V.3 CONSERVATION & COMMERCE

Watch the Webinar recording from 10th November 2020

WEBINAR SERIES V.3 CONSERVATION & COMMERCE

Together exploring practical strategies & solutions for zoos, aquaria, NGO’s & commercial partners in an increasingly changing virtual world

WHEN:
NOVEMBER 10TH 9:30 – 11:00 AM MST. US (3:30-5:00 PM GMT)

Continuing our conversation on revamping your conservation roadmap during – and after COVID-19. Join us for the 3rd in a series to listen, learn and discuss practical solutions with others within the global community.

GOAL:
To reach out to new audiences and grow conservation partnerships. We have assembled a diverse “triangle of leadership” from NGO partners, zoo education / conservation departments, and conservation commerce representatives.

SUBJECT FOCUS:

• Explore how creative relationships between ZAG’s and NGO’s have operated and how we need to adapt to reach new virtual audiences
• Explore some practical strategies to help your organizations adapt to a virtual world and reach new audiences
• Explore some practical strategies to help your organizations adapt to a commercial virtual world and reach new audiences and markets

FIND OUT MORE
For more information on the Webinar including panellists view the Webinar PDF –
NGO Conservation Webinar Series #3 (PDF).