Registration is open! The Salazar Center’s fifth annual International Symposium will be held October 11– 12, 2023.
Register by Friday, July 28 to receive special early-bird pricing!
Across the globe, biodiversity is rapidly deteriorating—faster than any other time in human history—and North America is no exception: over 30% of its biodiversity has declined since 1970. This devastating trend threatens species, ecosystems, and the services they provide, which in turn form the foundation for human well-being and livelihoods.
Experts and leaders from around the world have acknowledged that the climate and biodiversity crises are inseparable and must ‘be addressed urgently and holistically’ for the benefit of both people and the planet. In this response to this crucial moment, the Salazar Center’s fifth annual International Symposium on Conservation Impact will focus on nature-positive solutions and how they can catalyze better outcomes for climate, biodiversity, and human well-being.
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Dates
| Date | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 11, 2023 |
Travel Information
CSU Spur is located northeast of I-25 and I-70 in Denver, between the Washington Street and Brighton Boulevard exits. Free parking is available in Lot N (map).
Driving directions
from the north
- Take I-25 south to 58th Ave. (exit 215)
- Travel east on 58th Ave.
- Turn south onto Franklin St.
- Continue onto National Western Drive
from the south
- Take I-25 north to I-70 east
- Travel east on I-70 to Washington St. (exit 206)
- Turn north onto Washington St.
- Turn east onto E. 47th Ave.
- E. 47th Ave. turns into E. 46th Ave.
- Turn north onto National Western Drive
Location
CSU Spur, Hydro Building
Key Themes
- Biodiversity
- Climate change
- conservation
- Nature-based solutions
Michelle Barton, M.S. is an Environmental Supervisor with LA Sanitation & Environment (LASAN) and manages the City of LA’s Biodiversity Program. She recently completed the baseline measurement of the brand new LA Biodiversity Index and facilitated the creation of the first Healthy Soils Strategy for the City of Los Angeles. Michelle earned her B.S. in Biology from UCLA in 2010 and her M.S. in Biology from CSULB in 2016.
Julia Murphy, AICP, LEED AP ND, is the City of San Antonio Deputy Chief Sustainability Officer working on the city’s first climate action and adaptation plan, focusing on energy efficiency, sustainable transportation, green infrastructure, and air quality. Murphy has been an invited speaker at state, national and international events and has published articles about natural resource conservation initiatives in the Texas Hill Country.
