About this Event
Explore how pioneering science has transformed conservation over the past two centuries—and how it continues to shape the future.
From Darwin to today’s conservation leaders, join the first of our Wild Talks events and discover how our relationship with nature has evolved - and how ZSL has been at the heart of scientific breakthroughs for two centuries. Take a look back at the pioneers who changed how we understand animals, and the projects shaping the future of conservation.
From historical insights into ZSL’s rich scientific heritage, to looking at the impactful projects of today, our panel of speakers will showcase groundbreaking achievements that have positioned ZSL as a leader in the scientific and conservation community. Through presentations, panel discussions and audience Q&A, this event will demonstrate how we have worked for the benefit of wildlife for 200 years, and how we work with partners, communities, policy makers and practitioners to build a world where wildlife thrives.
Hosted by Dr Adam Rutherford, scientist, writer and broadcaster.
Speakers
Isobel Charman, author of The Zoo: The Wild and Wonderful Tale of the Founding of London Zoo
Isobel is an award-winning television producer. She has spent the last decade working in factual documentary production as a writer, researcher, producer and director and has worked on award-winning films for UK, European and US broadcasters. For The Zoo she made unprecedented use of the vast archives at ZSL.
Ben Tapley, Curator of Reptiles and Amphibians, ZSL
Ben's work contributes to improving our knowledge of reptiles and amphibians, so we can take evidence-based conservation action and recover populations of threatened species. He collaborates and exchanges skills and knowledge with conservation biologists all over the world, particularly with EDGE Fellows and colleagues working in ex situ conservation. Ben led the first-ever captive breeding of the Critically Endangered Lake Oku frog, and the rescue and successful breeding of Darwin’s frogs after a devastating disease outbreak.
Rachel Jones, Marine Science Programme Manager, ZSL
Rachel manages the Bertarelli Programme in Marine Science at ZSL; an Indian Ocean-focussed research programme which is advancing the understanding of Marine Protected Areas so they can be better managed to provide the maximum amount of protection. Rachel works to coordinate science in service of improved conservation for marine ecosystems, and her efforts aid in creating, understanding and defending the integrity of marine protected areas at an ecosystem scale, enabling large scale natural processes to recover in the face of climate change pressures.
Professor Rosie Woodroffe, Institute of Zoology, ZSL
Rosie is a Professor in ZSL's Institute of Zoology, where her research falls at the interface of conservation biology, disease ecology, and animal behaviour. Rosie works in close collaboration with the National Farmers Union on a farmer-led project in Cornwall, exploring the effectiveness and practicality of scaled-up, industry delivered, badger vaccination as part of a comprehensive bovine tuberculosis eradication strategy. Rosie also conducts research in the rangelands of northern Kenya to develop sustainable tools to protect wild dog populations from disease-induced extinction.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Huxley Lecture Theatre, ZSL Meeting Rooms, Zoological Society of London, London, United Kingdom
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