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SUMMARY:Title to be confirmed - Prof Ruth DeFries
DTSTART:20200304T170000Z
DTEND:20200304T190000Z
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CONTACT:Julia Grosse
DESCRIPTION:Many ecologists and earth system scientists are heeding the ra
 llying-cry to use their science to make a difference.  But how precisely t
 o do so and whether scientists can actually influence decisions are not ea
 sy questions.  This lecture will discuss some possible strategies and pitf
 alls\, drawing from the presenter’s trials with various approaches inclu
 ding tools and methods for decision support about fires and deforestation 
 in the Amazon and Southeast Asia and attempts at deep engagement in the ce
 ntral India landscape.  Key characteristics to make a difference include c
 ollaboration with those who can use the information\, a realistic theory o
 f change\, and evaluation of effectiveness.\n\nFollowed by a drinks recept
 ion\n
LOCATION:David Attenborough Building\, New Museums Site\, Pembroke St.\, C
 ambridge\, CB2 3QZ
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