About this Event
About this Programme
Sea turtle conservation relies on scientific data to make suggestions on how to best protect them. But for conservation to actually happen, local peoples must be included to make sure they are not impacted or and become displaced from conservation actions. Join Rushan as he introduces us to the biology and ecology of the enigmatic sea turtle, and shares how conservation is the work with the people that matters more than the work with turtles.
This programme is targetted at a general audience, including teens and those aged 50 and above.
Please note:
Please note that presentation slides may be available during or after the programme, depending on the programme. Where applicable, only participants who attend the programme can have access to the slides via instructions given during the programme.
About the Speaker
Rushan is a PhD candidate at James Cook University in Australia and a MAC3 Conservation Scholar at Conservation International. He started life as a sea turtle biologist and transitioned into spatial ecology, where he has worked on satellite tagging projects in the Maldives. His work has now transitioned into conservation, where it has been made abundantly clear to him that the local people that live with turtles must be included and worked with are the most important factor for any conservation project to succeed.
About the Organisation
Conservation International’s global mission is to empower people to protect our most fundamental needs, such as food, water, and a stable climate for the benefit of all life on Earth. Building upon a strong foundation of science, partnerships and field demonstration, we help societies responsibly and sustainably care for nature and our global biodiversity for the well-being of humanity.
In Singapore, we are providing environmental education, university internships, and direct support to conservation science and research. Additionally, our partnerships with the private and civil sectors encourage environmental responsibility and sustainability.
Find out more about Conservation International Singapore here: https://www.conservation.org/singapore
About Green Market
Green Market is NLB’s annual event that celebrates sustainable living and connects the community to green groups and initiatives they can support. This year’s theme, The Sea-cret Edition, dives deep to explore the wonders of the sea and embrace our interconnections with it, urging understanding and action to safeguard its fragile beauty.
From 8-9 June 2024, come have a whale of a time at Central Public Library. Get hooked on the ocean with our lineup of family-fun programmes, booths, storytellings, digital activities and more, brought to you in collaboration with local blue partners.
Can’t make the date? Join us instead from 25 May for our Green Market Challenge and other leadup programmes at selected libraries, and “wet” your appetite for all things marine.
Explore our collection of Green Market programmes here! 👉👉👉 https://bit.ly/nlbgreeenmarket2024
Find out more about Green Market here! 👉👉👉 https://go.gov.sg/green-market
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Central Public Library – Programme Room 2, 100 Victoria Street National Library Board, Singapore, Singapore
