Dear All,

This is a small reminder of our upcoming Wildlife conservation event on 14 February, details of which are below.

We have also just confirmed a one day symposium in May on 'Economics as if life mattered: can we shape economic policy to save species?' and a Tuesday event in May on 'The Sargasso Sea'

6.00pm, 14 February 2012 - The global decline in mangroves: is there a sustainable future? - ZSL Wildlife Conservation series.

We hope you will be able to attend the above event in the Wildlife conservation series at 6.00pm on Tuesday 14 February 2012. 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.

THE GLOBAL DECLINE OF MANGROVES: IS THERE A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE?

Mangroves provide a range of ecosystem services currently valued at US$1.6 billion globally. For many coastal communities, mangrove ecosystems provide livelihoods, essential sources of protein and coastal protection. They are also important carbon stores and directly or indirectly support up to 80% of global fish catches. Despite their importance, around 1% of mangroves are being lost annually as a result of land development, pollution, demand for materials and climate change.

It is estimated that 20-35% of mangroves have been lost since 1980 and currently more than one in six mangrove species are at risk of extinction. However, a growing field of expertise in the restoration, rehabilitation and sustainable management of mangrove forests suggests that not all mangroves have to meet this fate. This meeting will bring together leading scientists to highlight the global importance of mangrove ecosystems, discuss threats to their existence and consider options for their future management, conservation and rehabilitation.

Speakers:
Lewis LeVay                 Bangor University
David Curnick               Zoological Society of London
Nathalie Pettorelli           Institute of Zoology, London

Further speakers TBC

Chaired by Robin Bidwell, ERM, and organised by David Curnick, Zoological Society of London.

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 Wildlife conservation event. Places for dinner must be booked by Wednesday, 8 February. Please download the Mangrove flyer 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  

Megan Orpwood-Russell
Scientific Meetings Co-ordinator, ZSL, London NW1 4RY, UK.
Tel: +44 (0)20 7449 6227. Fax: +44 (0)20 7449 6411.
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