2021 Spring Seminar Series - Dr. Karen Bailey

Dr. Karen Bailey photo Dr. Karen Bailey
Assistant Professor
Environmental Studies
University of Colorado Boulder

WHEN:  April 9, 2021 at Noon
WHERE: Seminar will be presented via Zoom

 

Please complete the RSVP FORM to receive the Zoom Meeting link. Forms can be submitted any time before the Seminar but not after 10:00am the day of the seminar.

Climate Change, Social Capital and Sustainable Livelihoods in Conservation Landscapes

Dr. Bailey will discuss her ongoing work to understand human-environment interactions for the intersecting goals of wellbeing of vulnerable populations, equity, and conservation. She will share findings from research across Sub-Saharan Africa with smallholder farming communities living in conservation landscapes. She will focus on case studies from Southern and East Africa to highlight the importance of social capital and local organizations to support sustainable rural livelihoods and conservation goals under changing climatic conditions. She will also briefly describe her work to supporting justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in STEM.

Everyone is welcome to join the seminar, please complete the RSVP FORM to receive the Zoom link. Forms can be submitted any time before the seminar but not after 10:00am the day of the seminar.