Biodiversity, Climate Change and Industry: Understanding and Assessing the Intersections

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The world is facing a dual crisis of biodiversity loss and climate change — two largescale risks with interconnected drivers and impacts. To better understand the intersections between biodiversity and climate change, and to implement solutions that will address both issues, the U.S. Geological Survey is developing a Biodiversity and Climate Change Assessment (BCCA).

During this invite-only webinar, members of the BCCA Guidance Committee and authors will discuss the role of industry in this assessment, including how the BCCA can support economic decision-making to address biodiversity loss. In addition to learning about the status of the BCCA, attendees can also offer feedback on the considerations of their specific industries to address the biodiversity and climate change issues identified in the BCCA.

What you’ll learn:

  • Background information on the creation and status of the BCCA
  • The connections between biodiversity and climate change and the solutions that work to address both concerns
  • The role that industry can play in supporting and utilizing the BCCA

Who should take this webinar:

  • Industry professionals working on biodiversity and/or climate change mitigation efforts

Presenters:

  • Leah Gerber, Founding Director & Professor, Center for Biodiversity Outcomes, Arizona State University
  • Alex Ireland, President & CEO, New Jersey Audubon
  • Margaret O’Gorman, President, WHC
  • Robert Campbell, Director of Consulting, WHC (Moderator)

Go “Batty” for Bat Week: Everything You Need to Host an Amazing Bat Event

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Each year, Bat Week is observed October 24-31 worldwide — it’s a time to celebrate the incredibly important role that bats play in our ecosystems, economies and cultures. Hosting an event during Bat Week is an excellent opportunity to educate and engage the community on bats, whether that’s through a large bat festival or a small classroom activity. However, the prospect of developing and implementing a new event can be daunting — that’s where this webinar comes in! 

Representatives from Bat Week, an international coalition of federal and private sector partners working towards awareness of bats, will share the existing resources that can help you get your event started. From ready-made trunks of educational materials to step-by-step guides for planning various bat-themed events, you’ll hear about the new and exciting resources Bat Week has to offer, as well as tips and tricks for hosting a successful bat event! 

What you’ll learn: 

  • The history of Bat Week and the importance of this observance 
  • What resources exist to aid in the creation of a new Bat Week event 
  • How Bat Week events can support WHC Certification 

Who should take this webinar: 

  • Corporate conservation projects focused on bats that want to expand their efforts 
  • Educators interested in finding new ways to teach about bats 
  • Bat enthusiasts looking for resources on how to start a new Bat Week event 

Presenters: 

  • Susan Chappel, Park Ranger, Arizona State Parks and Trails 
  • Raquel Lugo, National Cave and Karst Research Institute
  • Thelma Redick, Co-Chair, Bat Week 
  • Melissa Scheiber, Senior Manager, Events, WHC 
  • Kim Winter, Director of Conservation Education, USDA Forest Service 

Putting the Pieces Together: Complementary Conservation Projects

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You’ve developed a conservation project on your corporate land focusing on a discrete habitat type, wildlife species or educational effort. Now that this project is fully functional, it’s time to start thinking about ways to enhance it with features already on your site – for example, are there reptiles living in your wetland that need basking logs? Are nearby schools in need of a field trip location?

In this webinar, WHC staff will share how you can complement existing conservation projects with easy add-ons, from building nests to teaching students about wildlife monitoring. Staff will discuss how these efforts can integrate seamlessly into projects already existing on-site, as well as how to receive credit through WHC Certification for these complementary projects.

What you’ll learn:

  • How to expand on existing conservation project with easy add-ons
  • Ways to enhance conservation efforts within habitat, species and education projects
  • How WHC Certification recognizes voluntary corporate conservation efforts

Who should take this webinar:

  • Conservation teams interested in having a greater impact on the species, habitats and communities in their area
  • Project teams that have already achieved WHC Certification looking to initiate new projects that complement their current efforts

Presenters:

  • Doreen Tadde, Senior Consultant, WHC
  • Delainey Williams, Manager, Conservation Certification, WHC

Putting Technology to Work for Your Program

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Developing and maintaining a corporate conservation program takes time and effort  — but thankfully, innovations in technology are making the successful deployment of conservation efforts easier than ever. From drone imagery to artificial intelligence, these emerging tech resources are perfectly suited for busy conservationists. By simplifying monitoring efforts and maximizing time, new technological advancements can support corporate conservation programs while also encouraging community and employee involvement. 

In this free webinar, representatives from Galago, Chronolog and Terra will discuss their cutting-edge technological tools that corporate conservation programs can easily implement to monitor and evaluate changes in landscapes, wildlife and more. Learn how these solutions, including machine learning tools, photo monitoring aggregation and acoustic monitoring and tracking, can help evaluate changes in habitats and species while contributing valuable data to larger initiatives.  

What you’ll learn: 

  • How remote sensing and artificial intelligence platforms can support habitat enhancement efforts 
  • How to streamline photo monitoring and community or employee involvement in citizen science initiatives 
  • How acoustic monitoring and identification can support site-level conservation projects as well as larger wildlife tracking initiatives 

Who should take this webinar: 

  • Corporate conservation programs looking to simplify monitoring efforts through the use of technology 
  • Community organizations interested in engaging residents in citizen science initiatives 
  • Anyone who wants to learn more about the applications of innovative technology in conservation efforts 

Presenters: 

  • Brittni Engels, Senior Consultant, Galago Market Development 
  • Jake Rose, Co-Founder, Chronolog 
  • Scott Whittle, Co-Founder/Project Lead, Terra 

Protecting Earth’s Most Valuable Resources

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Conservation Activities to Benefit Water and Air Quality
Sponsored by General Motors

Water and air are the earth’s most valuable resources. No ecosystem or human community could exist without access to clean air and water, making the protection of these resources a paramount concern. Unfortunately, decades of industry and development have had negative effects on the quality of the earth’s air and water.

The case studies featured in this white paper illustrate the role of habitat-specific projects in water and air quality improvement.

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Forestry on a Smaller Scale: Your Guide to Planting Microforests

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Microforestry, or the practice of densely planting local species to accelerate forest development, is growing in popularity. The benefits of microforests range from wildlife habitat to reduced temperatures to improved mental health, and they require little to no maintenance once established. Microforests’ suitability for various sizes and types of lands — including small sites and urban locations — make this nature-based solution an ideal option for corporate landowners.  

In this webinar, hear how WHC member WM became a pioneer in corporate microforest planting. WM team members will share the challenges, successes and lessons learned from their microforestry work, from the importance of working with a knowledgeable partner to the initial maintenance required.  

What you’ll learn: 

  • The benefits of microforests 
  • Tips for planning, implementing and maintaining a corporate microforest 
  • How to gain third-party recognition for a microforest via WHC Certification 

Who should take this webinar: 

  • Corporate conservation programs interested in developing a new microforest 
  • Existing microforestry sites looking for further support and information 
  • Anyone who wants to learn more about this innovative solution 

Presenters: 

  • Chris Elder, Project Manager, WM 
  • Aycan Kaptaner, Community & Government Relations Manager, WM 
  • Joey Mendolia, Consultant, WHC 
  • Zeke Werden, District Manager, WM 

Getting Started with WHC Certification: Setting Your Program Up for Success

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You’ve planned, implemented and monitored your corporate conservation project — and now it’s time to submit it for recognition. This webinar will walk participants through the basics of applying for WHC Certification, including how to use the website and the timeline of the application and renewal process. WHC staff will also discuss the requirements for projects to qualify and will share tips for building an excellent application to help your corporate conservation program receive recognition!  

What you’ll learn: 

  • The structure of WHC Certification
  • How to determine project types 
  • The base requirements for projects to be eligible for certification 
  • The application and renewal process 
  • Tips for using the Certification website 

Who should take this webinar: 

  • First-time applicants 
  • Applicants who need a refresher on the website and application process 
  • Anyone new to WHC Certification and/or the application process 

Presenters: 

  • Hannah Tailor, Senior Manager, Certification 
  • Delainey Williams, Manager, Certification 

Enhancing Habitats for Reptiles and Amphibians

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Corporate Conservation Efforts to Protect Herptiles
Sponsored by Ontario Power Generation

Reptiles and amphibians have a rich global diversity. From painted turtles to green tree frogs, alligators to fire salamanders, these groups of species — collectively referred to as herptiles — exhibit many colors, shapes and sizes and exist on all continents except Antarctica. Unfortunately, herptiles are also among the world’s most endangered species.

This white paper highlights examples of reptile and amphibian conservation projects at corporate sites around the world.

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Planting for Pollinators: How to Find the Right Native Plants in Your Area

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There’s no going wrong with native plants — from increasing biodiversity to requiring less maintenance, these plants benefit the health of the environment as well as the wildlife that depends on them. Native plants are also a particularly valuable source of food for pollinators, and pollinator gardens can have a positive impact on the local community as well as local wildlife.

With Native Plant Month and Earth Day approaching, it’s the perfect time to start adding native, pollinator-friendly plants to your corporate gardens. However, it can be challenging to know which plants are native for your specific location. Since 1973, the National Wildlife Federation’s Garden for Wildlife program has worked to simplify the plant selection process by connecting people to their local native plants. In this free webinar, Garden for Wildlife CEO Shubber Ali will share how corporate native plantings have a positive impact not only on the ecosystem, but also on the community, employees and the company’s bottom line.

What you’ll learn:

  • Why it’s important to garden for wildlife, specifically pollinators
  • How to determine the right native plants for your area and where to source them
  • Tips for incorporating native plants into a corporate setting

Who should take this webinar:

  • Corporate conservation programs interested in  using native plants
  • Companies that want to use native landscaping to support the biodiversity of their community
  • Anyone interested in supporting pollinators in their area

Presenter:

  • Shubber Ali, CEO, Garden for Wildlife

The Nature-Positive Journey: Why Now Is the Time for Your Company to Get Started

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With the establishment of the global goal to become nature-positive by 2030, the private sector is increasingly discussing its role in meeting this goal. But the idea of nature positivity can seem broad and uncertain, and many companies may be wondering where to begin. 

At WHC, we’ve worked to answer this question by identifying a journey to nature positivity that meets companies where they are and supports them in reaching their goals. During this webinar, WHC will introduce steps companies can take, providing a better understanding of where to focus attention. These steps can support a company in developing an informed corporate nature strategy.  

What you’ll learn: 

  • Why now is the time for companies to focus on their nature-positive journey 
  • The nature-related frameworks, initiatives and standards companies should be most aware of and how they interconnect 
  • What the journey to nature positivity looks like for the private sector 
  • How WHC can support companies on their nature-positive journey 
  • The key components of a corporate nature strategy 

Who should take this webinar: 

  • Company executives interested in creating a corporate nature strategy 
  • ESG and sustainability professionals looking to understand the key considerations for developing a corporate nature strategy 

Presenters: 

  • Shaun Clark, WHC, Senior Consultant 
  • Rob Campbell, WHC, Director, Consulting 
  • Margaret O’Gorman, WHC, President