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As part of the Kathryn Fuller Science for Nature Symposium sponsored by the World Wildlife Fund, Rob Wilby will present how conservation science and organizations working on conservation should adapt to continue to make progress in a changing climate. Rob is part of Session One: Conservation science in a changing world

Anthropogenic impacts coupled with natural processes are changing the environment at an unprecedented rate. The increasing scales and scope of threats are creating new, if not novel, challenges and opportunities for conservation. How can, and should, conservation science adapt?

After Rob's presentation, he will participate in a panel with Lester Brown of the Earth Policy Institute, Jon Foley of the University of Minnesota and moderated by John Fahey of the National Geographic Society. For the full symposium program, click here.

The theme of the symposium is Conservation Forward: Ideas that work and how science can effect change. For more information, visit the symposium website. To register for this session or the entire symposium, click here.

More information on Rob Wilby:

Rob Wilby is Professor of Hydroclimatology in the Department of Geography at the University of Loughborough, UK. He has over 20 years of research experience in regional climate modelling, climate risk assessment, and adaptation options appraisal for freshwater environments. Recent projects have included evaluation of best practices (worldwide) for flood risk management, and development of smarter methods of water licensing – both under climate change. He is increasingly working in water scarce countries such as Australia, Djibouti, Morocco, Tajikistan, United States and Yemen. He provides technical assistance to a range of clients in government, international donor organisations, NGOs, research councils, and utilities. Overall, he finds in-country collaboration and scientific support the most fulfilling aspects of his work.