Pre-Conference Workshops
We ask that all Pre-conference workshop participants stay at the Karibea Beach Hotel, where these workshops are being held.
We ask that all Pre-conference workshop participants stay at the Karibea Beach Hotel, where these workshops are being held.
Reminder: All Pre-conference workshop participants (even those NOT attending the conference) should (1) complete a Conference Registration and (2) Pay for nights at Karibea via BirdsCaribbean
Reminder: All Pre-conference workshop participants (even those NOT attending the conference) should (1) complete a Conference Registration and (2) Pay for nights at Karibea via BirdsCaribbean
All instructions can be found on our Registration Page.
All instructions can be found on our Registration Page.
Todos los participantes en el taller previo a la conferencia (incluso aquellos que NO asisten a la conferencia) deben completar un Formulario de Registro a la Conferencia
Tous les participants aux ateliers avant le congrès (même ceux qui ne participeront pas au congrès) doivent remplir un formulaire d’inscription au congrès
Date: July 24 Time: 8am - 12pm
Date: July 24 Time: 8am - 12pm
Organizers: Sheylda Diaz, Environment for the Americas; Susan Bonfield, Environment for the Americas
Organizers: Sheylda Diaz, Environment for the Americas; Susan Bonfield, Environment for the Americas
Summary: The purpose of this workshop is to train Caribbean biologists and educators in effective methods of hosting cleanups that remove plastics and other trash from habitats used by resident and migratory birds. In the training, participants will learn how to organize, plan, promote, and implement cleanups, and will be introduced to other activities that may be used with youth adults to raise awareness about the issue of plastic pollution and its impacts on birds. Each participant will leave with a cleanup kit, which includes cleanup supplies, a guide to hosting a World Migratory Bird Day 2019 program (including complete cleanup instructions), and promotional materials.
Summary: The purpose of this workshop is to train Caribbean biologists and educators in effective methods of hosting cleanups that remove plastics and other trash from habitats used by resident and migratory birds. In the training, participants will learn how to organize, plan, promote, and implement cleanups, and will be introduced to other activities that may be used with youth adults to raise awareness about the issue of plastic pollution and its impacts on birds. Each participant will leave with a cleanup kit, which includes cleanup supplies, a guide to hosting a World Migratory Bird Day 2019 program (including complete cleanup instructions), and promotional materials.
For more information, please reach out to Sheylda Díaz Méndez (sdiaz-mendez@environmentamericas.org)
For more information, please reach out to Sheylda Díaz Méndez (sdiaz-mendez@environmentamericas.org)
Organizers: James Goetz, Cornell University Department of Natural Resources; Andrea Thomen, Grupo Jaragua; Yolanda Leon, Grupo Jaragua
Organizers: James Goetz, Cornell University Department of Natural Resources; Andrea Thomen, Grupo Jaragua; Yolanda Leon, Grupo Jaragua
Summary: OS is coherent set of best practices and principles for adaptive conservation planning and implementation that integrates project design, implementation, and monitoring and learning, to improve management decisions and conservation impact. Adaptive management frameworks, such as OS, help conservation practitioners to understand and communicate links among systems, disciplines and stakeholders for more efficient conservation interventions.
Summary: OS is coherent set of best practices and principles for adaptive conservation planning and implementation that integrates project design, implementation, and monitoring and learning, to improve management decisions and conservation impact. Adaptive management frameworks, such as OS, help conservation practitioners to understand and communicate links among systems, disciplines and stakeholders for more efficient conservation interventions.
Date: July 24 Time: 9am - 5pm
Date: July 24 Time: 9am - 5pm
Organizers: Brad Andres, United States Fish and Wildlife Service; Cynthia Pekarik, Canadian Wildlife Service
Organizers: Brad Andres, United States Fish and Wildlife Service; Cynthia Pekarik, Canadian Wildlife Service
Summary: The purpose of the workshop review shorebird harvest practices, including the associated cultural traditions, regulations and policies, within the relevant Caribbean countries and jurisdictions and plan next steps to address the sustainability of shorebird hunting. The workshop will have a particular focus on the French Overseas Departments.
Summary: The purpose of the workshop review shorebird harvest practices, including the associated cultural traditions, regulations and policies, within the relevant Caribbean countries and jurisdictions and plan next steps to address the sustainability of shorebird hunting. The workshop will have a particular focus on the French Overseas Departments.
*Please note that this workshop is by invite only.
*Please note that this workshop is by invite only.
For more information, or if you are interested in attending, please contact Brad Andres (Brad_Andres@fws.gov ) and Cynthia Pekarik (cynthia.pekarik@canada.ca).
For more information, or if you are interested in attending, please contact Brad Andres (Brad_Andres@fws.gov ) and Cynthia Pekarik (cynthia.pekarik@canada.ca).
Dates: July 22 & 23
Dates: July 22 & 23
