VATAVARAN Talks: Natural Disasters & Wildlife
This webinar brought together leading voices on the urgent issue of how natural disasters affect wildlife. It explored the impacts of natural disasters on wildlife in the context of IUCN Congress Motion 040 and its relevance today. The dialogue highlighted why collaborative approaches are essential to protect wildlife in an era of intensifying natural disasters.
About the Speakers
Dr. Laurie Marker
Founder and Executive Director of the Cheetah Conservation Fund in Namibia, and a leading authority on cheetah conservation. She shared insights on climate change and drought impacts on cheetahs and other species.
Miriam Monterroso
Executive Director of Fundación Defensores de la Naturaleza in Guatemala. She brings extensive experience on protected areas and community engagement, sharing regional case studies from Latin America.
Dr. Anish Andheria
President of the Wildlife Conservation Trust in India. A prominent voice on large carnivore conservation and human–wildlife coexistence, offering perspectives from India on adaptive management strategies.
Moderated by
Dr. Vasanti Rao
Director General, CMS & Regional Vice Chair,
IUCN CEC South and South-East Asia
(Nominee for upcoming Global Chair election)
Discussion Explores
- Climate change and drought impacts on cheetahs and other species
- Adaptive management strategies and community-based solutions
- Regional case studies from Latin America & India
- The global importance of coordinated action
