BCI: Investing in the World's Bat Conservation Leaders
Transcript of BCI: Investing in the World's Bat Conservation Leaders
INVESTING IN THE WORLD’S
BAT CONSERVATION LEADERS2013 in Review
Sources: IUCN, Bat Conservation International
Sustainable bat conservation requires individuals with the
skills, commitment, and support to be effective.
Many of the regions in greatest need of bat conservation have
few, if any, bat conservationists.
We are changing this paradigm.
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These faces represent the growing bat conservation
movement around the globe.
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These faces remind us of what we are protecting.
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“Successful global
strategies for biodiversity
conservation require
increasing reliance on
local leadership and
major investment in local
capacity.”Rodríguez, J.P., et al. “Globalization of Conservation: A
View from the South.” Science. Vol. 317. 10 August 2007.
pp. 755-756. www.sciencemag.org
© Luis Giron – PCM-El Salvador
BCI’s efforts in 2013
built upon the new
era for global bat
conservation
initiated by the
United Nation’s
“Year of the Bat”
celebration in 2011-
2012.
The African Bat Conservation Summit
40 individuals, 19 African countries, 5 days in Kenya
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Bat Conservation Africa
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At conferences, workshops, and in the field, BCI works
with local bat champions throughout the Asia-Pacific
region.
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© Godfrey Jakosalem - PBCFI
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Training events and research grants for students in Latin America are
planting the seeds for future bat conservation.
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The new era of global bat conservation
requires scientific breakthroughs, innovative
field techniques, and, above all else, effective
leadership. As we enter 2014, BCI and our
many partners will continue investing in the
capacity of local bat conservationists to ensure
the future is bright for all of the world’s bats.
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The bats and BCI are extremely thankful for the many
donors, institutions, and individuals whose commitment of time and
resources makes our work possible.