Join us for a thought-provoking lecture on “The Extinction Paradox” by Associate Professors Rosemary Collard and Jess Dempsey, exploring the reasons behind the failure of environmental policies in preventing wildlife extinction, so that we might be better prepared to address them. Following the lecture will be the Farmworker’s Social Justice Day to continue and expand upon these very topics!

When: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24

Where: Purce Hall 1

Virtual Option: Zoom: https://evergreen.zoom.us/j/83649852908

About the Speakers

Rosemary Collard: Associate Professor in Geography at Simon Fraser University, specializing in the political economy of environmental change.

Jess Dempsey: Associate Professor in Geography at the University of British Columbia, focusing on environmental politics and the problem of biodiversity loss.

This lecture offers a unique opportunity to delve into the intricacies of environmental conservation and understand the challenges faced in protecting endangered species. It’s a must-attend for anyone interested in environmental science, policy, and activism.