Webinars

Wednesday, September 11, Noon US EDT/9 am US PDT/4 pm UTC/4 pm CEST. Presented by: Jenna Sullivan-Stack of Oregon State University, Steven Mana‘oakamai Johnson of Cornell University, Sylvaine Giakoumi of Sicily Marine Centre, and Beth Pike of Marine Conservation Institute. Description: In this webinar, experts from around the world will share insights from assessments of MPAs using The MPA Guide. The MPA Guide is a science-based, policy relevant framework that provides a common language about the expected biodiversity outcomes of MPAs based on their Stage of Establishment and Level of Protection considering key Enabling Conditions. Users from managers to decision-makers to researchers have applied The MPA Guide across more than 10 countries and territories to date. In this webinar, leaders from some of these assessments will share lessons learned and key needs for MPAs in these contexts, including the largest 100 MPAs globally.

Tuesday, September 17, 10 am US EDT/7 am US PDT/2 pm UTC/3 pm BST/4 pm CEST. Presented by: Lucía Prieto Fustes of the IUCN Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation and MEET Network. Description: Accurately measuring the environmental and social impact of tourism in protected areas is essential for preserving these sensitive ecosystems, but it remains a significant challenge. To support protected and conserved area managers in assessing and managing these impacts and creating the enabling conditions for ecotourism to thrive, the Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN-Med), as Secretariat of the MEET Network association, has developed a comprehensive set of tools and indicators based on the MEET standard. These tools are integrated into an online Ecotourism Indicator Monitoring Platform, which comprises four key components: 1) The ecological footprint calculator evaluates the environmental impact of tourism services in an itinerary across four categories: accommodation, food and drinks, mobility, and activities and services. It helps stakeholders analyse the ecological footprint of ecotourism experiences within protected areas. 2) The social impact assessment of ecotourism suppliers quantifies the social impact generated by ecotourism service providers, suppliers, and facilities within an itinerary, focusing on the perspectives of workers, local communities, value chains, and visitors. 3) The enabling conditions assessment of the destination introduces a set of criteria for establishing sustainable tourism practices, aiming to protect natural resources, support local communities, and promote responsible ecotourism. This tool incorporates a simplified version of the IUCN Green List global standard for protected areas. 4) The product quality assessment of an ecotourism itinerary evaluates critical aspects related to product and itinerary design, safety protocols, supplier selection, and more.

Thursday, September 19, 1 pm US EDT/10 am US PDT/5 pm UTC. Presented by: Caroly Shumway of the Center for Behavior and Climate (CBC). Description: How do you motivate people to respond to adaptation messages and reduce their risk? The key is to feel that they can actually do something and that their action matters — what behavioral scientists call perceived behavioral control and response efficacy, respectively. Three years ago, the Center for Behavior and Climate’s webinar described nine principles behind behavior change for climate action for the oceans and beyond. In this webinar, the Center for Behavior and Climate will show you how to incorporate behavioral tools into your coastal adaptation efforts to improve the likelihood of success for community projects and policy initiatives alike. After learning about the behavior change process, we will teach you five evidence-based techniques (social norms, efficacy, legacy motivation, nudge, and framing to reach different audiences). Synthesizing the latest behavioral science from academics to practitioners, this transdisciplinary and interdisciplinary webinar offers a preview of CBC’s first-of-its-kind online course on Behavior Change for Climate Adaptation. Expected outcomes are increased understanding of how to apply behavior change in your own work.