Welcome to Polar Bears International - Tundra Connections Webcast!
Polar Bears International and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums are holding a series of webcasts from the shores of the Hudson Bay in Manitoba, Canada - not far from the town of Churchill, "The Polar Bear Capital of the World."
During the latest webcast on November 5th, 2009, a panel of experts discussed the impact of climate change on polar bears. Look for this and other webcasts to be archived on this site.
Panelists
Dr. Andrew Derocher
University of Alberta Professor, Department of Biological Sciences and former Chair of International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Polar Bear Specialist Group
Dr. Martyn Obbard
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, member of IUCN, Polar Bear Specialist Group
Geoff York
World Wildlife Fund, Arctic Program Polar Bear Conservation Coordinator
Updates from Churchill
AZA's Debi Colbert, a webcast panelist on October 28th, posted her impressions and photos from her stay in The Polar Bear Capital of the World. Debi's archived webcast will be available soon!
Upcoming webcasts
Please join Polar Bear International- Tundra Connections for the following webcasts!
- Monday, November 9th at 12:00 EST
Global Impacts, Warning Signs, and Inherent Issues
- Tuesday, November 10th at 12:00 EST
Conversations: Polar Bears, the Arctic, and Climate Change
- Wednesday, November 11th at 12:00 EST
Taking Action, Making a Difference
We invite you to take advantage of the extensive online curriculum, Polar Bears and Climate Change, where you can find educational resources, including videos, activities, and lesson plans.