About this Event
Join Us for Day Two of the Saving Species Conference 2026!
We invite you to Day 2 of our annual Summer Conference, a premier event dedicated to advancing species conservation and global conservation efforts. This second day of the conference will feature a completely unique programme, with an entirely different line-up of speakers, talks, and discussions from Day 1.
We are excited to welcome conservation professionals, students, early-career researchers, and passionate advocates for nature to Brixham Laboratory. Organised by Conservation Chat UK Ltd, this conference places the environment front and centre, bringing together people from across the conservation sector to share knowledge, inspire action, and celebrate the natural world.
Event Highlights
- Inspiring Guest Speakers: Hear from experts working on the front lines of species conservation.
- Engaging Sessions: Dive into presentations, discussions, and networking opportunities.
- Ideal for: Conservation professionals, students, and anyone with a commitment to environmental stewardship.
Sustainability Focus
- Refreshments: Light refreshments will be provided, and we encourage you to bring a packed lunch to keep ticket costs low. We also challenge you to go plastic-free!
This conference will be held exclusively in person. However, we will offer full refunds should cancellation become necessary due to unforeseen circumstances.
See You There!
- Laura & Stu, Directors
Agenda
Beyond the Goals: Conservation Priorities
Host: Stu Collier, Conservation Chat UK Ltd
Info: The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set ambitious targets for protecting people and the planet by 2030. But how much progress has been made, and what challenges remain?
In this engaging talk, Stu will explore the current state of the Global Goals, with a particular focus on SDG 14: Life Below Water and SDG 15: Life on Land. Stu will examine successes, setbacks, and emerging conservation priorities, while considering the actions needed beyond the 2030 deadline to secure a sustainable future for nature and wildlife.
Bridging the Gap Between Wildlife Health, Welfare and Conservation
Host: Lainy Miller, Wilder International
Info: This presentation will explore the work of Wilder International in supporting sanctuaries and rescue centres worldwide to build capacity and improve animal welfare, while also contributing to biodiversity conservation in the UK. It will examine how integrating wildlife health, welfare, and conservation into a unified approach can provide a more holistic framework for addressing environmental health challenges.
Possible regime shift in the Western English Channel
Host: Simon Thomas, Fisheries and Marine Ecologist Consultant
Info: Details to be confirmed
Saving Devon's Native Crayfish
Host: Juliet Landeman
Info: The white-clawed crayfish is the UK's only native crayfish species, but it is globally endangered and in decline due to the invasive American signal crayfish, pollution and habitat loss. Wildwood Trust and its project partners are working to monitor and rescue remaining white-clawed crayfish, find safe ark sites and breed a captive population for reintroductions. Hear how our project is conserving the two remaining populations in Devon, and what you can do to help
Life on the edge project
Host: Rob Skinner and Samuel Skevington
Info: This talk will discuss our project's target species, their habitat requirements, and how that relates to land management and the economic, social, and environmental pressures on these important habitats.’
Untitled agenda
Saving Devon's Native Crayfish
Host: Juliet Landeman
Info: The white-clawed crayfish is the UK's only native crayfish species, but it is globally endangered and in decline due to the invasive American signal crayfish, pollution and habitat loss. Wildwood Trust and its project partners are working to monitor and rescue remaining white-clawed crayfish, find safe ark sites and breed a captive population for reintroductions. Hear how our project is conserving the two remaining populations in Devon, and what you can do to help
Event venue & nearby stays
Brixham Laboratory, Freshwater Quarry, Brixham, United Kingdom
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