Session 1, March 21 2024: Making a Difference with CCNet Australia-New Zealand/Aotearoa
Topic Overview
Come join us for an informative webinar hosted by Conservation Coaches Network Australia and New Zealand/Aotearoa (CCNet AANZ). We'll be explaining the role of the CCNet AANZ Coordinating Committee and how CCNet globally supports effective conservation work. We'll also be diving into the Conservation Standards and the Conservation Measures Partnership websites to help you easily find resources to support your conservation work.
In this webinar, you'll learn how CCNet brings together practitioners and coaches, making it easier for everyone to collaborate and share knowledge. We want to help you connect with others who are passionate about conservation and build a strong community focused on making a positive impact on the environment.
We'll also show you how you can benefit from being part of the network. Whether it's accessing helpful resources, taking part in training sessions, or sharing your own expertise, there are many ways to get involved and make a difference.
This webinar is for anyone interested in learning more about conservation coaching, connecting with fellow professionals, and using the CCNet AANZ network to make real progress in conservation. Join us as we work together to improve the practice of conservation around the world.
Presenter Bios
Leah Feuerherdt - Regional Coordinator at Conservation Management
Based in Queensland, Leah has spent almost a decade working with remote Aboriginal communities in the beautiful desert Country of north west South Australia, and has a background in NRM, community engagement and pest management. Leah has experience working with multiple stakeholders including pastoralists, volunteers, government agencies and Indigenous groups. In 2015, Leah helped co-facilitate some Healthy Country Planning workshops and immediately saw the value in the strategic and participatory process, and is now loving supporting several Ranger teams in QLD and SA with the development and implementation of their Healthy Country Plans.
Hao Jin Tan - Conservation Leaders Programme Manager at The Nature Conservancy
Haojin has a background in conservation biology and experience working on sustainable commodity production and protected area management effectiveness in the non-profit sector. She currently manages the Conservation Leaders Programme at The Nature Conservancy (TNC) Aotearoa New Zealand, helping build capacity and capability in Aotearoa New Zealand on the application of Conservation Standards and its equivalent. Haojin has been an avid user of the CS since 2011 when she joined WWF-Malaysia as a programme officer. Throughout the years, she has progressed from an active CS user, to leading and facilitating colleagues, partners and stakeholders to apply the CS.
Saras Kumar - Director at Conservation Management
Based in Adelaide, South Australia Saras has extensive experience in monitoring and evaluation, community engagement and cooperative management of protected areas. Her expertise is in bringing together local communities, governments, NGOs and corporations to wisely use natural resources and protect areas of conservation significance. She has over twenty years’ experience in South East Asia and Australia in leadership positions within NGO, private and government sectors.
Session Organisers
If you have questions about this session please contact:
Saras Kumar, skumar@conservationmanagement.com.au