Responsible Drone Use in Biodiversity Conservation

Date & Time: Tuesday 11 July 2023 2.30-6.30pm

Venue: Online

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.

For more information, including access to the policy brief:

5 July 2023