Living with Change: Strategies for Sustainable and Just Natural Resource Governance

10:10 - 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Virtual Panel Only
Zoom Webinar URL link for attendees will be listed here two-weeks prior to date.

As climate change accelerates and ecosystems face increasing pressure, the ability of both people and natural systems to adapt is essential for a sustainable future. Sustainable natural resource management is not just about conservation—it is about fostering adaptability, equity, and long-term viability for people and the environment. From water and forests to fisheries and agricultural lands, effective resource management must balance ecological health with the needs of present and future generations.  How can adaptive strategies in natural resource governance enhance resilience for both ecosystems and communities?  Can approaches integrate traditional ecological knowledge, scientific innovation, and policy mechanisms to build systems that can withstand environmental and socio-economic shocks?  How can adaptive resource management strategies contribute to both environmental and social resilience?  What role do Indigenous and community-driven approaches play in building sustainable and just resource governance?  What technological and scientific innovations are helping to monitor and manage natural resources more effectively?

Panel Host: Amanda Stadler - Missouri Dept of Mental Health     Q&A Moderator: Dr. Asif Ishtiaque

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