Wildlife Jewels® UN World Wildlife Day Webinar Recording: Exploring Digital Innovation for Wildlife Protection
Saturday, March 2, 2024, at 11:00am-12:30pm PST
On Saturday, March 2nd, 2024, in honor of the United Nations World Wildlife Day, Wildlife Jewels hosted an enlightening webinar, where we explored the critical role of digital innovation and cutting-edge technologies in protecting and conserving our invaluable wildlife.
The event featured presentations by expert speakers, followed by a panel discussion exploring cutting-edge technologies and the collaborations necessary for the protection of wildlife.
Esteemed panelists and speakers, including Dr. William Fowlds, world renowned wildlife Veterinarian South Africa; Duncan Irschick, PhD, Professor Department of Biology University of Massachusetts at Amherst; Director at Digital Life Project, David Crawford, Co-Founder and Executive Director at Animal Help Now, and Alex Cornejo, Senior Manager of Communications· AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles, discussed and explored the critical role of innovative technologies in conservation and protection of wildlife.
Our discussion was incredibly inspiring as we explored game-changing collaborative initiatives and digital innovations to expedite the protection of wildlife.
Dr. William Fowlds presented The Critical Role of Digital Innovation in Protecting Rhinos from Poachers
Duncan Irschick, PhD, Professor Department of Biology University of Massachusetts at Amherst; Director at Digital Life Project presented Digital Life Innovation: Preserving Earth's Heritage through the Creation and Sharing of Innovative 3D Models of Living Organisms.
David Crawford, Co-Founder and Executive Director at Animal Help Now presented Animal Help Now: The Impact of Innovative Technologies in Assisting Wildlife in Distress.
Alex Cornejo, Senior Manager of Communications· AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles presented The AltaSea Blue Tech Cluster: Exploring the Crucial Role of Innovative Technologies in Tackling Ocean Challenges and Advancing Marine Life Preservation.
Our host, Azi Sharif, PhD, Executive Director Wildlife Jewels discussed the significance of re-applying technology and fostering cross-sector collaborations to enhance wildlife protection and conservation and moderated our panel discussion.
Watch the recording below!
On Saturday, March 2nd, 2024, in honor of the United Nations World Wildlife Day, Wildlife Jewels hosted an enlightening webinar, where we explored the critical role of digital innovations and cutting-edge technologies in protecting and conserving our invaluable wildlife.
About The Theme
This year, the theme for the United Nations World Wildlife Day is “Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation”. The alarming rate of wildlife disappearance is underscored by the latest report from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), revealing that approximately 44,016 species face the threat of extinction. This accounts for approximately 28% of the 157,190 species listed in the IUCN Red List.
It requires a collective endeavor to explore and unite technologies from diverse sectors, reapplying them to mitigate threats and save wildlife from extinction. Urgent partnerships are essential, bringing together organizations, countries, individuals, and groups to implement transformative technologies and drive impactful change to protect our wildlife.
WildlifeBots™ Collective Group
The objective of WildlifeBots Collective Group is to unite communities, visionaries and innovators across various sectors and industries, sparking transformative ideas for the application of game-changing technologies dedicated to the protection of wildlife.
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Our Vision
“We dream of a world where wildlife thrives untouched by human activities, roaming freely in their natural habitats. In this world, every person recognizes the magnificent beauty and value of living wildlife, and takes significant action to ensure safety and protection of wildlife.”
— Azi Sharif, Founder & Executive Director Wildlife Jewels®