Introduction to Interspecies Councils

Introduction to Interspecies Councils

By Protected Landscapes Partnership

Discover how Interspecies Councils are transforming environmental decision-making by creating space for non-human perspectives in governance

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Online

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  • 1 hour
  • Online

About this event

Science & Tech • Other

Why Attend?

  • Innovation Leadership: Learn about pioneering approaches that bring animal, plant, and ecosystem voices into planning and policy decisions
  • Community Engagement: Discover practical methods for stakeholder engagement that expand beyond traditional human-centred consultation
  • Evidence-Based Practice: Understand the methodology behind Interspecies Councils and their impact on conservation outcomes
  • Strategic Advantage: Position your Protected Landscape as a leader in inclusive, holistic environmental governance

Key Learning Outcomes:

  • Introduction to facilitation techniques for representing non-human voices in meetings and decision processes
  • Understand how Interspecies Council insights can inform management planning, visitor strategies, and conservation priorities
  • Learn to integrate diverse perspectives (including those of wildlife, habitats, and ecosystems) into strategic planning
  • Explore empathy-led engagement approaches that strengthen both conservation outcomes and community buy-in

Real-World Applications:

  • Management plan development with ecosystem representation
  • Planning application assessments that consider wildlife impact
  • Visitor management strategies informed by species needs
  • Strategic decision-making that balances human and non-human interests

Perfect for:

  • Conservation managers and ecologists
  • Community engagement specialists
  • Protected Landscape decision makers, planners, strategy and policy leads
  • Natural England specialists working on nature recovery and species conservation
  • Defra governance and protected landscapes officers

Speakers: Phoebe Tickell (Interspecies Council pioneer) & UK Case Study Practitioner (TBC)

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Meeting ID: 334 017 930 942

Passcode: LG3AU7zf


This webinar series was made possible with thanks to funding through the Coastal Wildbelt programme, a national initiative celebrating England’s extraordinary coastline as a place where people, nature, culture, and community can thrive together. Coastal Wildbelt is funded by Defra, through the Protected Landscapes Partnership. To find out more about our Partnership: https://www.protectedlandscapespartnership.org.uk/

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Protected Landscapes Partnership

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Nov 5 · 7:30 AM PST