In the insular Caribbean, the conservation of game species and their habitats is a crucial issue for preserving regional biodiversity. The "Hunting, wildlife management, and conservation in the insular Caribbean" symposium aims to assess the challenges and opportunities related to the sustainable management of huntable species and to foster constructive collaboration between hunters, scientists, and conservation stakeholders.
Date and venue
This symposium is part of the Caribaea Initiative Research & Conservation Conference and will take place at the Karibea Sainte Luce Hotel, Martinique, on June 12, 2025.
Participants
The symposium is open to all registered conference attendees. It will bring together researchers and students, wildlife managers, members of hunting federations, representatives of various international NGOs, and other stakeholders involved in the conservation of Caribbean biodiversity.
Program
The symposium will be held over a full day and will include:
- General overviews and more specific presentations on the issues related to hunting and conservation in the insular Caribbean
- A round table discussion allowing direct exchange between various stakeholders
Keynote speakers
- Dr. Howard Nelson (Fauna and Flora International, University of Cambridge): "Pathways to sustainable hunting in the insular Caribbean"
- Dr. Erica Von Essen (Stockholm University)
- Dr. Frank Rivera-Milan (US Fish and Wildlife Service)
- Dr. Roger Pradel (CEFE CNRS, Montpellier)
Language
The symposium will be conducted in English. Simultaneous English-French interpretation will be available throughout the event.
Registration and call for abstracts
Registration for the symposium is included for all participants registered for the conference (see dedicated conference page).
It is also possible to register for the symposium only at a rate of €150 (reduced rate of €100 for members of the Hunting Federations of Martinique and Guadeloupe). Please contact us at: conference2025[at]caribaea.org.
Those interested in presenting at the symposium can submit a proposal using the downloadable form available here. Please ensure that all submission guidelines are followed and send the completed form to conference2025[at]caribaea.org. The deadline for proposal submission is April 15, 2025. Submissions will be reviewed by our scientific committee, and authors will be notified of decisions on a rolling basis.
Partners
We warmly thank our "Gold" partners for making this event possible:
- Fédération Départementale des Chasseurs de Martinique
- Fédération Départementale des Chasseurs de Guadeloupe
These hunting federations are also partners of Caribaea Initiative as part of our ESPACYPA project, dedicated to monitoring various bird species in the Lesser Antilles.
