Kicking off on June 3rd 2024, our 3-day Caribaea Initiative Training and Reinforcement Workshop focuses on developing foundational skills in conservation biology for post-graduate students, researchers in their early career and wildlife technicians living in the insular Caribbean. This is a unique opportunity to update your knowledge, discover new techniques, and exchange with research scientists and conservationists working in the region.

 

The 2024 edition will focus on two main themes: the challenges related to the study of zoonoses in the context of the "One Health" approach, and the opportunities provided by modern techniques for remote monitoring of animal species (including data collection and analysis). The sessions will be led by several scientists and professionals specialized in both fields.

 

Programme

Monday June 3rd
  • 9:00-12:00. Oral presentations by Caribaea Initiative students and alumni (attendance limited to Caribaea Initiative students, staff and council members)
  • 14:00-18:00. Opening of the workshop. Session 1, theme 1 - Zoonoses and the One Health approach (general presentation of the One Health approach, importance of monitoring pathogens in the insular Caribbean)
  • 18:30-21:00. Poster session presented by Caribaea Initiative students and alumni. Cocktails
Tuesday June 4th
  • 9:00-12:00. Session 2, theme 1 - Zoonoses and the One Health approach (practical and safety issues)
  • 14:00-18:00. Session 3, theme 2 - Recent advances in remote sensing methods for wildlife management (acoustic recorders)
Wednesday June 5th
  • 9:00-12:00. Session 4, theme 2 - Recent advances in remote sensing methods for wildlife management (acoustic recorders)
  • 13:30-18:00. Session 5, theme 2 - Recent advances in remote sensing methods for wildlife management (drones and camera traps)
Thursday June 6th
  • 9:00-11:30. Session 6, theme 2 - Recent advances in remote sensing methods for wildlife management (drones and camera traps)
  • 11:30-12:00. Closing remarks

 

Practical information

Location

The workshop will take place in Guadeloupe, near Pointe-à-Pitre (exact location to be confirmed)

Language

The workshop will be conducted in English.

Price

Caribaea Initiative is pleased to cover all the participation fees for our actual students and our former students that are still in the field of conservation in the Caribbean. Registrations are open for anyone interested, at the following price (the price includes meals & coffee breaks):

  • Theme 1: €100.
  • Theme 2: €200
  • Whole workshop: €270

 

Information & registration

Please contact us at workshop[at]caribaea.org