Adapting Protected Area Management to Climate Change: Insights from the British Virgin Islands

Description

This webinar, hosted by the National Parks Trust of the Virgin Islands and Environment Systems Ltd, explores how climate change impacts the British Virgin Islands' flora and fauna. It highlights the critical role protected areas play in mitigating these effects, and how satellite technology enhances their management and monitoring strategies.

Nancy was born and raised in the British Virgin Islands, with 25 years of experience in protected area management and biodiversity research across multiple taxa in the marine and terrestrial environment. She is an active user of GIS for conservation management, creator of environmental education materials for the BVI and keen mentor for students and individuals within environmental organisations. Nancy currently works as Deputy Director for the National Parks Trust of the Virgin Islands (NPTVI), and is a board member for the BVI Humane Society.

Samuel Pike is a Senior Remote Sensing and GIS Consultant at Environment Systems Ltd. He has been working in the Caribbean and UKOTs for over a decade; processing and analysing satellite and spatial data, providing evidence on environmental issues, and insights into their impact and mitigations. Samuel is a Fellow and the Honorary Treasurer to the Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry Society (RSPSoc), as well as a Fellow and Chartered Geographer to the Royal Geographical Society (RGS). In his spare time, he tries to grow things in his allotment, and is Chair, Treasurer, and future Coach at his local fencing club.

Knowledge Level

Suitable for all

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