Events: detail
Climate change and extinction
- Hosted by:
- The Royal Society
- Speaker:
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Dr Richard Leakey FRS, WildlifeDirect; Stony Brook University,USA
- Starts:
- April 27, 2009 at 06:30 pm
- Ends:
- April 27, 2009 at 07:30 pm
- Location:
- The Royal Society, Wellcome Trust Lecture Theatre, 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London , SW1Y 5AG United Kingdom
- Maps:
Description
Over one hundred years ago the first national parks were established in order that nature might be preserved for the enjoyment and benefit of the current and future generations. Today countless protected areas for biodiversity are maintained at huge public and private expense. The question we must consider is whether our protection strategies actually protect when the real threats are related to the current climate change.
Mounting evidence suggests that the parks are in fact very vulnerable and mass extinctions may be the consequence.
- Registration required:
- No
- Free:
- Yes
Additional information
This lecture is free – no ticket or advanced booking required. Doors open at 5.45pm and seats will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.
This lecture will be webcast LIVE at royalsociety.org/live and available to view on demand within 48 hours of delivery.
For more information
- Contact person:
- Catherine Lawrence
- Phone:
- 020 7451 2500
- Email:
- events [ at ] royalsociety.org
- Website:
- Climate change and extinction
