The World Protected and Conserved Areas Congress will bring together the global protected and conserved areas community to exchange knowledge, build connections, and help shape the future of area-based conservation. But what exactly is the Congress, what can we expect, and how can the North American conservation community get involved?
On Monday, November 16th from 12:00 - 1:00pm (ET), join WCPA colleagues from across Canada, the United States, and Mexico for an interactive information session exploring what you need to know about the upcoming Congress. The webinar will provide an overview of the Congress, including when and where it will take place, why it matters for protected and conserved areas practitioners in North America, important dates and deadlines, and opportunities to participate, contribute to programming, and engage in the lead-up to Congress.
The session will feature presentations from Brent Mitchell, Darlene Upton, Andrew Rhodes Espinoza, and Helen Tugendhat, who will each speak to key aspects of the Congress and opportunities for engagement. Presentations will be followed by a moderated discussion and open Q&A, giving participants an opportunity to bring forward their own questions.
Just as importantly, this webinar is an opportunity to connect the North American WCPA community ahead of Congress. We hope to create space for members from across the region to learn about one another’s interests, identify opportunities for collaboration, and begin building connections that can carry through to Congress and beyond.
The session will be co-hosted by Tatyana Feiner, Jon Putnam, and Monica Alvarez Malvido and is open to WCPA members across North America as well as non-members interested in learning more about the Congress and opportunities to engage.
Whether you are already planning to attend, exploring opportunities to contribute, or simply wondering what the WPCAC is all about, this session is a place to start.
What we'll cover:
- What the World Protected and Conserved Areas Congress is and what to expect
- When and where the Congress will take place
- Why the Congress matters for North American protected and conserved areas practitioners
- How to engage, including opportunities for participation and programming
- Key dates and deadlines to have on your radar
- Opportunities to connect and collaborate with WCPA colleagues across North America
- Where to find information and updates as Congress approaches
- Your questions, through a moderated discussion and open audience Q&A