Building on the successful policy workshop at ESA2024, this year’s session will explore how ecologists can better engage with policymakers, practitioners, and community leaders to influence environmental decision-making.
The workshop will focus on practical strategies to improve communication, identify opportunities for collaboration, and overcome barriers to applying ecological science in policy contexts.
With ESA2025 taking place in Adelaide, the workshop will feature a South Australian perspective, bringing together an exceptional and diverse panel including researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and potentially politicians—building on last year’s amazing panel, which included a video message from Senator David Pocock, Ellen Sandell MP, and environmental law expert Dr Phillipa McCormack.
The session is designed for ‘first-timers’ and previous attendees alike - everyone will benefit from panel insights, practical activities, and the rich, diverse discussion among participants.
The session will be highly interactive, with participants encouraged to contribute their perspectives and apply lessons from the panel to their own contexts. Emphasis will be placed on developing tangible skills and strategies that ecologists can take back to their workplaces, institutions, and communities.
This workshop aligns with ESA’s goal of positioning ecology as a trusted voice in public debate and ensuring that ecological knowledge is effectively translated into policy and practice. Participants will leave with increased confidence, new networks, and practical resources for engaging in the policy process.
Participants will leave with increased confidence, new networks, and practical resources for engaging in the policy process.
