Conferences and workshops | The exchange of scientific knowledge between Latin American and internationally recognized scientists in species conservation is a top priority at YAQU PACHA.
So far, YAQU PACHA has provided financial support for five workshops and two conferences:
- Human Dimension in small Cetacean Conservation, 2022 Heilsbronn
- 19th Working Meeting of Aquatic Mammal Specialists in South America (19th RT) 19 RT Brasil, 2022
- VII Workshop: Status of the La Plata Dolphin (Florianopolis, Brazil, 2010)
- Final Workshop of the Arenas Project (Uruguay, 2010)
- Workshop: Status of maned seal populations in South America (2009)
- Meeting of South American Marine Mammal Specialists, SOLAMAC (2008)
- Workshop: Static methods in population estimation (2003)
YAQU PACHA also supports scientists from South America and Latin America to participate in international conservation conferences and workshops. The exchange of scientific knowledge is a top priority in species conservation. All YAQU PACHA projects are supported by our scientific advisory board.
In 2022, the YAQU PACHA Germany team was able to successfully organize and conduct our important Human Dimension in small Cetacean Conservation workshop with the support of our partners.
For five days, more than 30 experts from 15 countries discussed how the human dimension can be applied to the conservation of small cetaceans. Our main goal was to broaden the concept of integrated species conservation by involving people, especially those who share their environment with endangered species. To achieve this goal, we invited not only field biologists but also experts such as psychologists, sociologists, anthropologists, tourism experts and business and communication specialists. Together, we shared our experiences in species conservation, held lively discussions and developed ideas for the future.
The next step is to produce a report that can be used by decision-makers in situations where the coexistence of animals and humans may be threatened, particularly by human activities.
We will continue to present the final results of the conference here.