| Conservation in China: unique challenges or global lessons? |
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| Friday, 11 November 2011 11:19 |
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6.00pm, 13 December 2011 - Conservation in China: unique challenges or global lessons? - ZSL Communicating science series. We hope you will be able to attend the above event in the Communicating science series at 6.00pm on Tuesday 13 December 2011. Talks will be in the Meeting Rooms, ZSL London Zoo (access via the Outer Circle), doors will be open from 5.00pm on the evening and seats will be on a first-come, first-served basis; please arrive early to ensure you get a good seat. CONSERVATION IN CHINA: UNIQUE CHALLENGES OR GLOBAL LESSONS? We hope you will be able to attend the above event in the Communicating science series at 6.00pm on Tuesday 13 December 2011. Talks will be in the Meeting Rooms, ZSL London Zoo (access via the Outer Circle), doors will be open from 5.00pm on the evening and seats will be on a first-come, first-served basis; please arrive early to ensure you get a good seat. Biological resources in China are among the richest globally, including at least one-tenth of the world's species. At 9.6 million square kilometres (74 times the size of the UK), the country comprises a vast range of habitats, including glaciers, coral reefs, deserts and tropical rainforests. However, China's rapid industrialization, economic development and enormous human population has taken an inevitable toll: the IUCN Red List includes 862 species threatened with extinction in China, with over 15% either Critically Endangered or Extinct in the Wild. China embodies the key conservation challenges of our time on an epic scale and the country's ability to meet conservation targets is of global significance. At this meeting we will explore the issues underpinning this crucial process. Although many of China's environmental problems are universal, there are also unique areas that must be addressed to build a future for China's biodiversity that is both sustainable and obtainable. Speakers: Bosco Chan, Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden, Hong Kong Sam Turvey, Institute of Zoology, Zoological Society of London Helen Meredith, DICE, University of Kent & Zoological Society of London Tony Whitten, Flora and Fauna International Organised by Sam Turvey, Institute of Zoology and Helen Meredith, DICE, University These talks are free and open to everyone - no need to book in advance but please arrive early as seating is limited. DINNER WITH THE SPEAKERS A 3-course dinner with the speakers will follow this Communicating Science event. Places for dinner must be booked by Wednesday, 7 December. Please download the 'Conservation in China dinner booking form' for further details and please forward to others who might be interested. Further information can also be found at www.zsl.org/science/scientific-meetings I hope you all have a wonderful festive break and we look forward to seeing you in the new year. Megan Orpwood-Russell
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