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Symposium: 'A rich future for Conservation Biology theory‘
6 November 2014 Leiden The Netherlands
Opening by the chair
Prof. dr. Geert de Snoo
CML
Universiteit Leiden. Bij ons leer je de wereld kennen.
Institute of Environmental Sciences
Universiteit Leiden. Bij ons leer je de wereld kennen.
Toekomstrijke theorie voor
Conservation Biology
Leiden, 6 november 2014
Geert de Snoo
CML
Universiteit Leiden. Bij ons leer je de wereld kennen.
Institute of Environmental Sciences
Universiteit Leiden. Bij ons leer je de wereld kennen.
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Conservation Biology…
- Since about 1970 scientists aware of acceleration of
biological diversity crisis
- Forum to exchange research needs: First International
Conference on Conservation Biology, California 1978:
New discipline CB
- Society of Conservation Biology (1985) >10.000 members
- CB = An interdisciplinary science that focuses on the
maintenance and preservation of biodiversity… (Russell, 2008)
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Aims of Conservation Biology (Wilson, 1992)
- To document the full range of biological diversity on earth
- To investigate the human impacts on species,
communities and ecosystems
- To develop practical approaches to prevent the extinction
of species, to maintain genetic variation within species
and to protect and restore biological communities and
their associated ecosystem functions
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Guiding principles CB… (cf. Groom et al., 2006)
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Evolution is the basic axiom that unites all of biology:
The evolutionary play
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The ecological world is dynamic and largely non-equilibrial:
The ecological theater
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Human presence must be included in conservation planning:
Humans are part of the play
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Leiden setting:
- Naturalis: Biodiversity/taxonomy
- IBL: Evolution
- CML: Conservation Biology
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Conservation Biology at CML
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2009: New Department Conservation Biology
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Key processes underlying threats for biodiversity
Develop adequate tools and options for sustainable development:
recovery strategies
Impact van Land use and chemicals on biodiversity
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Focus on natural sciences, connected with other fields…
Photo’s: H.de Iongh; G. Persoon
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Need for theories…
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About value of biodiversity; About how to conserve biodiversity in a
changing environment…
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Wouter…
- 1977 start CML: Wouter + Helias Udo de Haes
- 1992 PhD thesis: Environmental Science theory:
concepts and methods in a one-world, problem-oriented
paradigm’
- Professorships: 1992-1998 Vlaamse Vrije Universiteit;
since 1998 Radboud University
- Environment & Development -> CB
- Linking science & society, searching for theory,
concepts and practical tools: motivation of actors
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Aim of the symposium
CML
Institute of Environmental Sciences
Focus on new approaches ‘beyond ecosystem services’, with
the aim to explore theoretical concepts and ideas that might
point at new directions for Conservation Biology.
Questions:
1) What may be a good role for the concept of ‘ecosystem
services’ in conservation biology and society?
2) Much progress for biodiversity can be made on the
landscape level. But how to get these projects really
working? What are possible theories from ecology or
social sciences that could help shape and energize these
solutions?
3) Solutions require reciprocal learning between science and
society (transdisciplinarity). Do we have methods and
theories to stimulate these interactions?
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Program
CML
Institute of Environmental Sciences
13.30 – 13.40 Opening by the chair, prof.dr. G.R. de Snoo (dean, Faculty of
Science)
13.40 – 14.10 Prof.dr. H.A. Udo de Haes (CML, Leiden University):
Ecosystem services, what do they contribute in practice?
14.10 – 14.40 Dr. Jan van der Ploeg (Institute of Cultural Anthropology,
Leiden University):
About Philippine crocodiles, hospitality and other motivations for nature
conservation
14.40 – 15.10 Dr. Frank A.A. Boons (Department of Public Administration,
Erasmus University Rotterdam):
Creating ecological value: Are we only in it for the money?
Tea break (ground floor)
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Program (continued)
CML
Institute of Environmental Sciences
15.30 – 16.00 Drs. Menco U. Wiersema (Regional coordinator
biodiversity in rural areas, Province Zuid-Holland):
Green Circles: connecting nature with private and public interest, the past
(Blaarkop cattle) and the future (Heineken brewery)
16.00 – 16.30 Prof. dr. Tom Dedeurwaerdere (Faculty of Philosphy,
Université Catholique Louvain):
Governance of ecosystem values: from citizen participation to network
bridging organizations
16.30 – 17.00 Prof. dr.ir. Wouter T. de Groot (CML, Leiden University):
Biology that motivates
17.00 – 17.15 Summary and closure by chair
17.15 – 19.00 Reception (Hortus greenhouse)
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