AGENDA
Saturday, July 22
Symposium
8:30 - 9:00
Check-in
9:30 - 10:30
Wildlife Session
9:00 - 9:30
Plenary : Ximena Velez
16:15 - 17:00
Forest Session
12:40 - 1:40
Lunch
Sunday, July 23
Workshops (EFN grantees only)
The Evolution of an NGO
How to start an NGO, get funding, and keep your momentum.
9:00 - 10:30
8:30 - 9:00
Check-in
10:30 - 10:50
Morning Coffee Break
11:00 - 12:40
Climate Session
Policy Session
13:40 - 15:40
Human Wildlife Conflict Session
Oceans Session
15:45 - 16:10
Afternoon Coffee Break
Conclusion: Dr. Arturo Izurieta Valery, Executive Director, Charles Darwin Foundation
17:00 - 17:30
10:30 - 10:50
Morning Coffee Break
Get Connected: Learning about Digital Networks for Conservation
How digital networks are formed, maintained, and utilized for conservation
11:00 - 12:45
The WWF Russell E. Train Education for Nature (EFN) Symposium and Workshop is a two-day pre-ICCB event that will bring together EFN grantees, WWF staff, and other parties from around the world to exchange ideas, promote collaboration, and create a stronger network of conservationists.
General Information
Program Description:
Started in 1994, to honor WWF Founder and Chairman Emeritus, Russell E. Train, WWF created EFN to support the education and training of bright and passionate local conservation leaders across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Through a rigorous process, EFN identifies and supports leaders and organizations from WWF priority places who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to improving conservation in their home countries. These leaders then go on to make important contributions to conservation at home.
To date, EFN has provided more than $17 million in financial support to build capacity of more than 1,725 individuals. EFN has also funded 600 organizations to conduct training workshops, collectively reaching more than 40,000 community members, indigenous people, park guards, fishers, and others.
SYmposium Speakers
All photos courtesy of EFN grantees.
Moderators
Workshop presenters
Travel Information
The weather will be a high of 90° F, with thunderstorms throughout the week.
Travelling from the Cartagena airport: from the airport to the old town or vice versa is COP $9,000 - $18,000
Looking for a cheap hotel? Make sure to try discount hotel websites. Or try AirBnB and other options like hostels and bed&breakfasts.
Interested in Attending the Symposium?
Please RSVP. A limited number of additional spots to attend the Symposium on July 22nd are open to the public. Please fill out this form and we will confirm your spot.