The Latin American and Iberian Institute presents Evan W. Carson delivering “The Art of the Possible: Partnerships in Conserving Desert Biodiversity in Mexico,” on Wednesday, Aug. 28 from noon to 1 p.m. in the LAII conference room, 801 Yale NE on the University of New Mexico campus.
Carson, research assistant professor in the Biology Department and a faculty affiliate with the LAII, has a great and longstanding interest in population genetics and desert fishes of Mexico. The main objective of his research program is to supply conservation organizations and managers with population genetic information to guide conservation management of imperiled desert fishes and their habitats. This work is conducted primarily through collaboration with colleagues at Pronatura Noreste, A. C., and the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL) in Mexico.
This presentation considers a bottom-up strategy which focuses on development of a flexible conservation model that emphasizes partnership with and common ground between conservationists and local landowners. Success of this model hinges on sustainable development of natural resources, such that durable conservation agreements can be negotiated and long-term security for landowners can be achieved. The framework of this model, case examples, and the importance of local, national and international education programs will be discussed.
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LAII Talk on Conserving Desert Biodiversity in Mexico Set,
