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Since 1993, the Barrows Conservation Lecture Series has brought a slate of esteemed naturalists and scientists to Cincinnati to address wildlife issues and global conservation efforts. For over 25 years, the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden has presented its Wildlife Conservation Award to one of its Barrows Conservation Lecture Series speakers.Dr. Divya Vasudev & Dr. Varun Goswami - Towards Coexistence: Integrating the Coupled Needs of People and Nature
Human well-being is inherently linked to the health of our natural ecosystems; yet challenges remain in integrating it with nature conservation. We explore the contours of this issue in the Northeast India, a biodiversity hotspot with close human–nature ties that is witnessing rapid anthropogenic change. This case study is anchored by our ongoing engagement with the social-ecological nuances of conserving two culturally significant species. For the wide-ranging Asian elephant, we facilitate species connectivity while mitigating safety risks for people and enable human behavioral change for coexistence. In the hills, we pursue a unique partnership for community-based conservation, centered around India’s only wild ape, the western hoolock gibbon. Our multi-pronged program strives for science-based, participatory, and context-specific solutions that secure a coupled future for people and nature.
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Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, ATM, Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45220, United States,Cincinnati
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