Community-Centered Conservation
- February 20, 2023
- 4:00 PM - 5:00 CST
- Mundelein 204
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Anthropology
Christopher Hernandez, chernandez25@luc.edu - Free
- Open to the public.
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The Keller Science Action Center at the Field Museum advances work to cultivate connection to nature, expand our understanding of ecosystems, and protect remarkable places to benefit local people in the Andes Amazon and Chicago Region. These efforts are rooted in what is called community-centered conservation, which is a partner-driven approach that builds on the cultural heritage and traditional knowledge of local communities to create conservation impact for people and nature. In this talk, Abigail Derby Lewis (Field Museum) will share examples and stories of what this type of approach looks like, the critical role Anthropology plays in it, and why it matters for the long-term success of conservation efforts.
