ZEF Public Lecture: Challenges for Constructing Socio-Environmental Indices within the Sociocultural Ecological Landscape Model and Its Relevance in Declaring Biodiversity as Natural Heritage of the State for Bolivia

July 18, 2024 | 10:00 h - 11:00 h

We'd like to invite you to ZEF's Public Lecture.

Topic: Challenges for Constructing Socio-Environmental Indices within the Sociocultural Ecological Landscape Model and Its Relevance in Declaring Biodiversity as Natural Heritage of the State for Bolivia 

Speaker: Estela Herbas Baeny, MSc. Lecturer-Researcher, Center for Research in Exact Sciences and Engineering (CICEI) at the Universidad Católica Boliviana (UCB).

The presentation will be held in Spanish and translated into English.

How to join 

The lecture will be held in hybrid mode (zoom and in-person at ZEF).
You can join us in-person at ZEF, first floor, Room 1.049, Genscherallee 3, 53113 Bonn,
or online via Zoom: https://uni-bonn.zoom-x.de/meeting/register/u5Aof-qrpjMuHd1sgafTdSZ_qwLVYIlNtYxL

Abstract

The lecture will address the intricate process of developing socio-environmental indices that align with the Sociocultural Ecological Landscape Model, which emphasizes the interconnectedness of social and ecological systems within their cultural contexts. The session will explore the critical role of these indices in recognizing and preserving biodiversity as natural heritage, discussing practical examples, methodological approaches, and potential impacts on national and international environmental policies. This conference aims to foster a deeper understanding of socio-ecological dynamics and their implications for conservation efforts and sustainable policy frameworks. We look forward to your participation and the subsequent dialogue on advancing collaborative research initiatives.

Speaker
 

Estela Herbas Baeny, MSc. is an experienced professional in the scientific and environmental field working over two decades in research and consultancies. Graduated for academic excellence in Biology from the Universidad Mayor de San Simón, she holds a Masters degree in Water Resources Survey and a Master os Science degree in Higher Education, complemented by many diploma certificate courses and specialized courses in environmental management and geographic information systems. She was the Academic Director of the Environmental Engineering Career at the Universidad Católica Boliviana, where she led academic and administrative coordination and contributed to crucial environmental studies for biodiversity conservation.

Currently, she works as a Research Lecturer at the Center for Research in Exact Sciences and Engineering (CICEI) at the Universidad Católica Boliviana, managing research projects, social interaction, and postgraduate programs. She has participated in significant projects such as the MIBIO program with the ZEF (Institute) of the University of Bonn and many ecological restoration projects, occupying coordination and leadership roles. Her work in the scientific field includes numerous technical publication papers on ecological restoration, water quality and environmental impacts, significantly contributing to the sustainable management of nature resources. Her academic and professional excellence has been recognized with several honored distinctions, reflecting her commitment to education and scientific research.