The 1st Regional International Wildlife Ranching and Conservation Alliance (previously IWRS) invites academics, scholars, game ranchers, conservationists and researchers with broad and diverse interests from around the world are invited to meet and exchange the latest ideas, views and practical knowledge. The overall theme is Wildlife ranching on top of the World with a special focus on sustainable use of wildlife, wildlife ranching and conservation in the north, however, some of the sessions will be dedicated to these issues in the rest of the world.
Climate Change
Vulnerability, adaptation & impact to climate change in the Arctic
Wildlife populations, available species & sustainability
Arctic marine mammals & complexity of climate change & resource economics
Climate change & its effect on food security in the Arctic
Global climate change & strategies related to wild animals & fish
Changes in Arctic environment
Effects on tourism
Traditional Ecological Knowledge
Value- of TEK (Traditional Ecological Knowledge) & its integration into co-management of indigenous land for resource sustainability
Arctic change in wildlife & wildlife use from indigenous knowledge
Wildlife value & importance to the land-based culture of indigenous people
The value of wildlife for development
Wildlife sustainability & economic development
Conservation
Food Security
Country food utilization & implications to wildlife sustainability
Commercial harvest of wildlife species
Country foods & food security – understanding the value & role in society health
Wildlife & fisheries – economic opportunities that support northern communities
Change & sustainability of wildlife & fisheries in resource-based communities
Tourism & recreation
Value of wildlife for recreational use
Ecotourism & its value in wildlife management
Arctic tourism
Ecotourism Development & wildlife sustainability in the arctic
Wildlife management
Disease & health issues of wildlife populations
Large populations – less chance for collapse if harvested
Reindeer husbandry, land conflicts & markets
Wildlife Ranching & Conservation in the rest of the World
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