Nature, biodiversity and conservation in the 21st century

Delve into contemporary conservation issues, from habitat loss to species protection. Panelists discuss human impacts, policy responses, and strategies to safeguard biodiversity for the future.

Meet our speakers

Professor Nathalie Seddon is Professor of Biodiversity at the University of Oxford and a conservation scientist working on biodiversity, climate change, and nature-based solutions. Her research bridges science, policy, and practice to support both ecosystem integrity and human wellbeing.

Dr Liana Chua is a social anthropologist and the Tunku Abdul Rahman University Associate Professor in Malay World Studies at the University of Cambridge whose research explores the relationships between conservation, Indigenous communities, and the environment in Southeast Asia.

Dr Joshua Elves-Powell is Associate Lecturer in Biodiversity Conservation and Ecology at University College London and a National Geographic Explorer. His research explores how the ecology and conservation of rare and globally threatened species, particularly focussed on terrestrial mammal populations.

Chaired by Martine Croxall, a presenter with BBC News Channel and a Fellow of the Society.

Booking information

• Advance booking for this event is required. In order to book you will need an account on our website. If you already have an account you will be prompted to log in when you click 'book now'. Please create an account if you do not have one yet (you do not need to be a member of the Society to create an account).
• Free in-person student tickets: We want as many people as possible to be able to enjoy an inspiring evening at the Society, so for this event we are offering free in-person student tickets with the code PANELSTUDENT at checkout.

Attending in-person

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Attending online

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Accessibility at our events

We want everyone to feel welcome at our events. Key accessibility features of this event include:

• Step-free access to the event
• Accessible toilets
• Assistance dogs are welcome
• Hearing loop

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