Biobanking for biodiversity: Reshaping the future of conservation - Part 1

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09/10/2025
17:30 - 18:30
Ekthar , Onsite
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action

Why attend

Join leading global experts to explore how biobanking is transforming conservation. Learn how genetic rescue, population sustainability, and cutting-edge technologies—of plants and animals—are shaping the future of biodiversity protection.

Session Description

This session brings together global experts to explore the expanding role of biobanking in conservation. The discussion will highlight why biobanking is essential for genetic rescue and population sustainability, while showcasing real-world applications—from Thailand to the USA, including breeding efforts for the Houbara and Indian bustards, as well as initiatives for plants and corals. Panellists will emphasize cross-taxon synergies and how laboratory advances translate into field conservation. The session will also examine emerging technologies and the ethical considerations shaping the future of biodiversity biobanking.
Organised by
Ekthar
Partners
Species Survival Commission
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance ( United States of America )
Revive & Restore ( United States of America )

Speaker

Speaker Oliver RYDER
Oliver RYDER

Director of Conservation Genetics, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

Speaker Katherine HEINEMAN
Katherine HEINEMAN

Program Officer, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, IUCN SSC Center for Species Survival Biodiversity Banking

Speaker Liv LIBERMAN
Liv LIBERMAN

Program Manager, Revive & Restore