Program detail, dates and registration
Faculty/department which offers the programme:
Rectorat
Type of LLL programme:
Tematické vzdělávání ve formě semináře, odborného soustředění, přednáškového cyklu, přednášky
Name of group of programmes where the course is realised:
Tematické programy CŽV
Educational objectives of the group of programmes:
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The name of the programme:
One million species are at risk of extinction. What's next?
Focus of the LLL programme:
on the interest
Language of the programme:
AN
Annotation of the programme:
How much of Earth's biodiversity has we not yet discovered? How many species will remain undiscovered by us? The web of life, from which species are falling out, is becoming more and more frayed. Scientists talk about the biological annihilation of life taking place now. Wild vertebrates constitute only 3% of vertebrate biomass, three years ago the anthropogenic mass exceeded the biomass of all organisms on Earth, the mass of plastic is twice the mass of all animals, we have reduced the biomass on Earth by 50%. Safety thresholds were exceeded for six of the nine planetary boundaries. Do we realize what the irreversible and progressive loss of biodiversity really means? How much of the planet should we protect? Will there be a fundamental change in man's relationship to the Earth? Are we ready for change? How to help millions of species and ourselves?
Educational objectives of the programme:
Participants will be able to describe the scope and significance of Earth's biodiversity, including the extent of undiscovered species, and the consequences of species loss on ecosystems and human life and effectively communicate complex ecological issues, including biodiversity loss and conservation strategies, to diverse audiences, fostering awareness and advocacy for sustainable environmental practices.
Required prerequisites:
The course is for employees of Palacký University in Olomouc.
Graduate’s profile:
Graduates of this program are equipped with a deep understanding of biodiversity and planetary health, recognizing the interconnectedness of ecological systems and the urgent need for sustainable stewardship of Earth's resources.
Programme guarantor:
Květoňová Veronika, Mgr.