New York ST symposium to examine ecotourism in SE Asia
The Center for Biodiversity and Conservation’s symposium, 20-21 March 2003, New York City, will explore the role of ecotourism in biodiversity conservation within mainland Southeast Asia (specifically Cambodia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam).
The region harbours a significant proportion of the world’s rare and endemic plants and animals, including several species new to science. As the number of tourists and travel businesses drawn to the region increases, so too does concern for the sustainability of natural areas and local communities from a biological, cultural, and economic standpoint.
Tiger in the Forest: Sustainable Nature-based Tourism in Southeast Asia will provide a forum for biologists, tourism industry professionals, conservation practitioners, governmental decision makers, and community stakeholders to explore ways to address the needs of unique and fragile ecosystems through the economic and conservation potential of ecotourism. The two day event will include presentations by an international roster of speakers, multi-disciplinary panel discussions, case studies, and poster sessions; and will result in a series of recommended ecotourism guidelines relevant to decision makers, tour operators, conservation practitioners, and consumers.
The symposium is a collaborative effort by the American Museum of Natural History’s Center for Biodiversity and Conservation and Discovery Tours, in partnership with the Wildlife Conservation Society and World Wildlife Fund.
CALL FOR POSTERS: A limited number of posters will be accepted for presentation. Poster subjects must relate to the symposium’s themes. Case studies are encouraged. Please limit abstracts to 300 words, and include title, author(s), and contact information for the lead author. Abstracts may be submitted to the CBC’s Outreach Program Coordinator, Fiona Brady, at [email protected].
Submission deadline: February 28, 2003.
Early Registration Fee (by Friday, January 31, 2003):
Two Days $100 non members ($80 members/seniors, $50 students)
Single Day $50 non members ($40 members/seniors, $25 students)
For more information, or to register, visit the CBC’s website at http://research.amnh.org/biodiversity and click on Spring Symposium, or call 212-769-5200.
If you wish to receive email updates about the symposium, please write to: [email protected].
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