#3 Conservation science and policy: a constellation of realization with Justina Ray

In episode #3 we welcome Dr. Justina Ray. Justina is the President and Senior scientist of Wildlife Conservation Society Canada, which is affiliated with global WCS programs around the world. Justina specializes in large mammal conservation in Canada’s north and is significantly active in policy development for species at risk in Canada. Last year she was the inaugural winner of the President’s Award for Excellence in Societal Engagement by the Canadian Society for Ecology and Evolution.

We talked about Justina’s career journey including her early work in conservation through Tropical Ecology research. We also talked about the need for active engagement in policy and broader perspectives on the threats facing biodiversity, the future of conservation in Canada’s north through indigenous-led protected areas and a critical perspective on the role of environmental impact assessments.

Justina's presentation at the Muskoka Biodiversity Summit: https://muskokasummit.org/2012-biodiversity-summit/speakers/justina-ray/

WCS Canada: https://www.wcscanada.org/

The Key Biodiversity Area Initiative: http://www.kbacanada.org/

George Schaller books: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/313603.George_B_Schaller