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This two day event will delve into the multidisciplinary approaches aimed at fortifying the resilience and resistance of our productive ecosystems in the face of diverse biological threats driven by climate change.

Sessions will explore themes of conservation, invasion genomics – impacts and control, persisting pathogens, and the social science behind valuing our landscapes.

Leading experts will join us to discuss the concept and application of Indigenous methodologies, intellectual property, and data sovereignty in research.

Whether you are early in your career, or a seasoned researcher, there will be a session to explore what a career in bioprotection looks like in this current research climate.

In collaboration with Genomics Aotearoa, and their Indigenous Genomics Platform, we are proud to showcase the power of holistic approaches that span ecological, molecular, Indigenous knowledge and socioeconomic sciences, within a cultural values framework.

This event will highlight how these comprehensive strategies can offer fundamental solutions for the sustainability of the primary sector, which is integral to providing economic, social, and environmental wellbeing for Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Programme | Day 1 | Thursday 31st August

Session 1:

Hungry for advice: breakfast, posters and career advice for a career in bioprotection

Organised by Dr Steve Wakelin, SCION

Session 2

Concept and application of indigenous methodologies, intellectual property and data sovereignty in research

Organised by Prof Amanda Black (Tuhoe, Whakatōhea, Te Whānau ā Apanui), Lincoln University

A panel discussion featuring

1. Linda Tuhiwai Smith, (Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Porou, Tuhourangi)
2. Stacey Whitiora (Ngāti Mahuta ki te Hauāuru, Waikato)
3. Lynell Tuffery Huria (Ngāti Ruanui, Ngāruahine)
4. Melanie Mark Shadbolt, (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa, Ngāti Porou, Te Arawa, Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Tuwharetoa, Te Ātiawa)

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Session 3:

Partnering with communities to conserve our taonga species

Organised by Dr Nathan Kenny, University of Otago

Session 4

Invasion genomics, impact and control

Organised by Prof Ian Dickie, University of Canterbury

Programme | Day 2 | Friday 1st September

Session 1

Valuing our landscapes

Organised by Ann Brower, University of Canterbury

Session 2

Microbiomes in landscape

Organised by Dr Hanareia Ehau-Taumaunu (Ngāti Uepōhatu, Ngāti Porou, Te Ātiawa, Te Whānau-a-Āpanui, Ngāpuhi), Plant & Food Research

Session 3

Preventing the persistence of pathogens and pests

Organised by Prof Matt Templeton, Plant & Food Research

Session 4

Tackling i4: integration, interdisciplinarity, implementation & impact

Organised by Dr Franca Buelow, University of Canterbury

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