Conservation Project Management

Nowadays, it is vital that researchers can address the ongoing biodiversity crisis in a most practical way. One of the main tools to halt biodiversity decline is the development of science- and economy-based target conservation projects, either focusing in high conservation value species or areas, from protected areas to rural landscapes. The goal of this advanced course is to empower students with skills and knowledge to draft and develop projects plans and proposals for conservation. The course will be divided into four parts: project planning, drafting and management indicators, case study analysis of conservation projects, field visit and a student project proposal acceleration competition. From the large scale project to the local action, students will be prepared for the challenges of conservation, irrespective of working with governmental agencies, NGOs or private initiatives. We strongly suggest for participants to bring forth their conservation ideas!

Schedule: 10:00 to 17:30 every day of the course, lunch between 13:00 and 14:00

The present course is to be carried out in person at CIBIO’s facilities. However, if due to the current Covid-19 pandemic restrictions are imposed then classes will be done remotely. In that case, Day 3 that includes the field trip will be cancelled.