Guwahati: Aaranyak, as part of its ongoing outreach initiative, WeForNature, hosted an engaging Eco Talk at the National Science Centre in Guwahati on March 25.
The event, organised in collaboration with the National Science Centre, featured a thought-provoking lecture by Dr. Simon Tollington, a renowned conservation scientist from the United Kingdom.
With over two decades of experience in wildlife conservation, Dr. Tollington, currently with the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, shared his expertise on long-term wildlife monitoring practices.
His talk, titled “Using Datasets from Long-Term Monitoring Programmes to Inform Conservation Management: An Example from Mauritius,” delved into successful strategies implemented in Mauritius, offering valuable insights into the role of data-driven approaches in effective conservation management.
The goal of the event was to expose attendees to scientific methods in wildlife conservation and foster discussions on best practices for monitoring endangered species.
The session saw active participation from around 67 individuals, including faculty members, researchers, and select students from prominent universities in Guwahati, alongside other experts from the conservation field.
Udayan Borthakur, Senior Scientist and Organizing Secretary of Aaranyak, moderated the session, encouraging engaging discussions throughout the talk. Dr. Parag Jyoti Deka, Programme Manager of the Threatened Species Recovery Programme at Aaranyak, also contributed to the session, adding further depth to the conversation.
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During the opening session, Premadhar Das, Education Officer at the National Science Centre, addressed the audience.
The event was coordinated by Pranab Goswami, with Chinmoy Swargiary handling event documentation.
Through initiatives like the Eco Talk series under the WeForNature programme, Aaranyak continues to bring together experts and enthusiasts, fostering collaboration and driving impactful conservation efforts in the region.
