The Changing Landscapes Initiative (CLI) is a Smithsonian-led initiative working to understand the impacts of land use change in order to protect wildlife and natural resources that sustain human health and well-being. CLI bridges the gap between scientists and communities by working closely with regional stakeholders to produce relevant, objective science. CLI provides this useful information to local leaders to help prioritize conservation efforts, support strategic zoning and planning policies, and garner support for conservation of natural resources. During this webinar, CLI will present its approach to community-driven conservation science including best practices and opportunities for collaboration in both 1) scientific collaboration and 2) community outreach focused on storytelling.
