The Global Wildlife Fair, scheduled for October 10–12, 2025, in New Delhi, is set to host a series of panel discussions focusing on critical aspects of wildlife conservation, ecotourism, and sustainable development. These sessions aim to inform, inspire, and foster a deeper understanding of pressing environmental issues.
Conservation
– Corridors & Habitats: This panel will explore strategies for creating safe pathways that allow elephants and other species to roam freely within their natural environments.
– Current Conservation Status: Experts will provide insights into the present state of conservation efforts for majestic creatures, highlighting successes and areas needing attention.
– Threats to Survival: A discussion on the challenges and threats that jeopardize the survival of key species, including poaching, habitat loss, and climate change.
– Global Efforts and Collaboration: Emphasizing the importance of international cooperation in safeguarding wildlife for future generations.
– The Role of Local Communities: Highlighting how empowering local communities can lead to effective guardianship of surrounding wildlife.
– What You Can Do to Help: Offering practical advice on how individuals can contribute to conservation efforts.
Rural Communities and Wildlife Habitats
– Community-Led Conservation: Celebrating initiatives where rural communities lead conservation efforts, showcasing successful models and best practices.
– Challenges of Coexistence: Exploring the complexities and solutions for humans and wildlife living in close proximity in rural settings.
– Economic Benefits of Conservation: Discussing how protecting wildlife can bring economic prosperity to rural areas through ecotourism and sustainable practices.
– Future of Rural-Wildlife Relationships: Envisioning a harmonious future where rural communities and wildlife thrive together.
Water-Based Landscapes and Flyways
– The Vital Role of Water Landscapes: Recognizing the essential role that aquatic ecosystems play in supporting biodiversity.
– Understanding Flyways: Mapping and understanding the migratory routes of species and their ecological significance.
– Biodiversity Hotspots: Identifying and exploring water-based landscapes that serve as critical zones for species diversity.
– Threats to Water Habitats and Flyways: Addressing dangers such as pollution, climate change, and human encroachment that threaten these vital ecosystems.
– Global Impact of Flyways: Understanding how migratory routes connect ecosystems across the globe and the implications for conservation.
– Cross-Border Collaboration: Highlighting the necessity of international cooperation in managing and protecting migratory pathways.
– Innovative Restoration Techniques: Showcasing methods being used to restore degraded aquatic habitats.
– Citizen Science Initiatives: Demonstrating how public participation contributes to monitoring and conserving flyways.
Education & Outreach
– Empowering Future Generations: Strategies to inspire and educate young minds to become advocates for wildlife conservation.
– Interactive Learning: Engaging communities through hands-on experiences that promote conservation awareness.
– Digital Tools for Education: Utilizing technology to disseminate knowledge and raise awareness about wildlife conservation.
– Storytelling for Impact: Leveraging compelling narratives to drive conservation actions and change public perceptions.
– Community-Driven Programs: Highlighting successful grassroots initiatives that have made significant conservation impacts.
These panel discussions, and more, at the Global Wildlife Fair aim to provide a comprehensive platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and inspiration, driving forward the global agenda for wildlife conservation and sustainable development.
