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Facing the sixth extinction: what can we do?

Elizabeth Kolbert has suggested that we are living in the midst of the 6th mass extinction, in which we, humans, are the “asteroid” colliding with the Earth. Coral reefs are being bleached at an alarming rate due to ocean warming. Amphibians are disappearing at approximately 25,000 times the background extinction rate. How can science centres and museums mobilise their visitors, the media, industries and governments around the biodiversity crash?

For this workshop we welcome participants from organisation where biodiversity is "core business" as well as professionals from other science engagement organisations interested in this topic. Following an introduction and a case study presentation, the workshop will allow participants to share examples of inspiring projects and shape ideas for new cooperations.

Facilitator

Session speakers

Maria Isabel Garcia
Curator
Taguig
Philippines
What is it like to be a science center in a biodiversity hotspot country? Here, I will explore the affordances and limitations of being in that position. Will also reveal the ironies, the great opportunities and the hotspots for impactful action where science centers/museums are or can work with diversified groups to stop the diminishing diversity of life in these 7,100 islands.
Michael John Gorman photo
Founding Director
Munich
Germany
Introduction of workshop, facilitation (with a little help from volunteers)