Workshop about biological diversity
Organised by BIODICE in association with the Biology Conference 2021
Friday 15.10 16.15-17.45 – Askja N-132
The objective of the workshop is to seek opinions and create a dialog about three pillars of BIODICE: research, education and policy, see: www.biodice.is
Opening of the workshop and introduction to BIODICE: Skúli Skúlason (5-6 min.)
Chair: Ingibjörg Svala Jónsdóttir
Halldór Þorgeirsson, Head of the Icelandic Climate Council, will address the workshop
Six short presentations (7-8 min. each) addressing the following questions:
What is your opinion on the current status of research on biological diversity, and what are the main topics regarding research to be considered to promote sustainable conservation and management of biodiversity in Iceland?
Snædís Huld Björnsdóttir, Associate professor
Faculty of Life- and Environmental Sciences, University of Iceland
Pawel Wasowicz, Botanist
Institute of Natural History
What is your opinion on the current status of education on biological diversity, and what are the main topics regarding education to be considered to promote sustainable conservation and management of biodiversity in Iceland?
Edda Elísabet Magnúsdóttir, Assistant Professor
School of Education, University of Iceland
Gauti Eiríksson, Teacher and Head of Advisory Board for Natural Sciences
Álftanesskóli
What is your opinion on the current status of policy on biological diversity, and what are the main topics regarding policy to be considered to promote sustainable conservation and management of biodiversity in Iceland?
Hafdís Hanna Ægisdóttir, Director
Institute for Sustainability Studies, University of Iceland
Bjarni Kristófer Kristjánsson, Professor
Department of Aquaculture and Fish Biology, Hólar University
After the presentations the floor will be opened for questions and comments
Closing remarks from the Board of BIODICE
The event will be recorded