EEB Virtual Seminar: How to do conservation science, implement it, and not die trying

Implementation of conservation science into policy is still a major disconnect that hinders the positive impact of MEAs. I will convey a few examples of research projects that have become official federal government programs with nation-wide implications. Mexico is the fifth country with the greatest biodiversity in the world. Challenges are thick and plentiful. The job of conservation professionals must seek to bridge the gap between academia and policy-makers, actively liaising with the governmental, civil society and private sectors to be truly effective....