Workshop
The Center for Plant Conservation model to urgently and effectively conserve North American plants
Introduction From food to medicine, from clean air to clear water, to intrinsic beauty and the very landscape that covers our planet, plants define the human experience. Plants ... Read all
Plant conservation: Challenges and opportunities
As the papers presented in this collection confirm, plants present unique opportunities for conservation. They are rather easily grown in areas with an appropriate climate; ... Read all
Zoos: Connecting People with Nature and Wellness Building
I live in one of the most biodiverse countries on the planet; our scientists have registered almost 63,000 species of life forms. We occupy the first place regarding the ... Read all
Zoo-led science and the global conservation of species
During the last few decades, progressive European zoos that are part of the European Association of Zoos and Aquariums (EAZA) have evolved from menageries to conservation centres. ... Read all
Zoos mobilising the public for legislative change
Introduction In his Laudato si’, Pope Francis (2015) mentions that: The earth’s resources are also being plundered because of short-sighted approaches to the economy, commerce and ... Read all
Zoos and Public Conservation Education
“Humans are currently inside a bottleneck of overpopulation and wasteful consumption... In order to pass through the bottleneck, a global land ethic is urgently needed... based on ... Read all