This activity carries several main themes that are divided into symposia:
- “Biodiversity Conservation and Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation” – This symposium focuses on the impacts of climate change on wildlife biodiversity and strategies to protect vulnerable species and ecosystems.
- “Bioprospecting, Biopiracy, and Wildlife Crime” – This symposium will address issues related to the exploration, extraction, and commercialization of natural resources, such as plants and animals, and the illegal trade and exploitation of wildlife. It will provide a platform to discuss these activities’ ethical, legal, and environmental implications and their impact on biodiversity conservation and sustainable development.
- “Protection of Indigenous Knowledge and Social Cultural Safeguard” – This symposium addresses issues surrounding protecting the indigenous community’s traditional knowledge and cultural practices.
- “Sustainable Farming, Food Security and Wildlife Conservation” – This symposium focuses on the role of sustainable agriculture and food systems in supporting wildlife conservation. Speakers could discuss the potential benefits of agroecology and regenerative farming practices and explore ways to promote more sustainable food systems.
- “Innovation in Biodiversity Conservation Technology” – This symposium focuses on the role of technology and innovation in biodiversity conservation. Speakers could discuss new technologies such as remote sensing, machine learning, and artificial intelligence and explore their potential applications in conservation efforts.
- “Partnership and Collaboration in Wildlife Conservation” – This symposium explores the importance of collaboration and partnership in wildlife conservation efforts. Speakers can discuss successful conservation partnerships between governments, NGOs, indigenous communities, and other stakeholders and explore ways to build stronger collaborations.