While geospatial technologies have long been essential tools of conservation, the development of drones has greatly expanded the possibilities for monitoring and protecting biodiversity and threatened landscapes. However, given that drones can capture data of humans and be deployed in wildlife-rich and inhabited areas, they can also have unforeseen social and ecological impacts.

On July 11th, with speakers and practitioners (including ecologists, biologists, social scientists, and conservation experts) from across the globe, we will explore the ethical and political considerations of drone use, and strategies to mitigate the potential impacts and dangers to humans and wildlife alike.

This event is for policy-makers, environmental and conservation organisations, academics, social scientists, and anyone with an interest in the ethical and political considerations of drone use.

You can view and download the policy brief, ‘Responsible drone use in biodiversity conservation’, which will be explored in more detail during the event, using the following link: https://www.cifor-icraf.org/knowledge/publication/8851/. There are English, Spanish, Indonesian, and French versions available.

There will be live closed captioning, as well as a Spanish translation audio channel during the event.

N.B. The session will be recorded and shared online at a later date. If you do not wish to be recorded, then please turn off your camera.