OUR SCIENCE ADVISORS
Professor Richard Kock
One Health expert and Project Advisor
David Stroud
Chief Scientific Advisor, Honorary Patron AEWA
Dr Ana Nuno (NOVA University Lisbon, Portugal/University of Exeter, UK)
"This ambitious endeavour will bring light to many issues affecting biodiversity and people, including climate change and plastic pollution, while travelling across a fantastic range of nations, cultures and languages. What a wonderful way of showcasing the social and ecological diversity in our world, while bringing everyone together to address issues threatening them!".
Dr Rita Patrício (MARE – ISPA, Portugal/University of Exeter, UK)
“This truly inspiring initiative will go a long way raising local and global awareness on current major issues such as climate change, illegal trade, and plastic pollution, motivating regional and international collaborations. It is wonderful to be involved in such a fascinating project, which will offer a unique view of the multiple challenges faced by migratory species in their long journeys, and of the peoples that, directly or indirectly, are connected to them and to their habitats.”
Dr Jacqui Wilmshurst
Environmental Risk Psychologist.
Dr Richard Caddell (School of Law and Politics, Cardiff University, UK)
This extraordinary project represents a unique opportunity to showcase the multifaceted issues raised by the conservation of migratory species and their habitats. It is incredibly exciting to be able to participate in an initiative that will shed important new light on the threats faced by migratory animals and will bring together communities, stakeholders and regulators in protecting these iconic species. Effective advocacy, meaningful engagement and a deeper understanding of the conservation needs of an array of species lie at the heart of successful wildlife laws and policies, with this initiative providing an unprecedented opportunity to strengthen vital conservation efforts on the ground – and in the air!