This event is free and open to the public
Join PSR WI and the UW-Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies
When: Thursday, December 4 | 6:30-9:00 PM
Where: Science Hall, UW Madison, 550 N Park Street
Remembrance of Lost Species Event
An evening to reflect on extinct and endangered species and renew our commitment to protect all who remain.
WHat is REMEMBRANCE OF LOST SPECIES
Since 2011, communities around the world have gathered each year during the week of November 30 for Remembrance Day for Lost Species, a time to reflect on the species that have disappeared and to recommit ourselves to safeguarding the biodiversity we still share this planet with.
In Madison, we invite you to join us for an evening of reflection, education, and action. This event explores the interconnected impacts of land use, rewilding, and climate change on species survival. Together, we will remember what has been lost, understand the causes of global species decline, reflect on the environmental risks to the health of humans and species, and explore the ways we can create a more hopeful future.
WHY IT MATERS
According to the World Wildlife Fund’s Living Planet Report, vertebrate populations have declined by more than 50% since 1970.
The extinction crisis is not only about animals and plants; it’s about the future of Earth’s ecosystems, and our own survival.
Local and global action can help reverse this trend, and you can be part of it.
PLANNED aGENDA
6:30 PM – Welcome & Refreshments
Networking and light refreshments in the lobby
6:45 PM – Program Begins
Paul Robbins, PhD
Dean, UW Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies
Topic: Overall welcome, and overview of past, present, and future
Dekila Chungyalpa
Director, UW Loka Initiative (Support of Faith-led Environmental and Climate Efforts)
Topic: Checking our pulse
Zuzana Burivalova, PhD
UW Department of Forestry
Topic: Impact of human land use
Jon Pauli, PhD
Professor of Wildlife Ecology, UW–Madison
Topic: Efforts underway to restore wild species
Jonathan Patz, MD, MPH
Director and PI, Center for Health, Energy and Environmental Research (CHEER)
Topic: Effect of climate change
Claire Gervais, MD
Wisconsin Environmental Health Network (WEHN)
Topic: Toxic threats to species
Ann Behrmann, MD
Physicians for Social Responsibility Wisconsin (PSR-WI)
Topic: Threat of nuclear war and radiation
Dekila Chungyalpa
Director, UW Loka Initiative (Support of Faith-led Environmental and Climate Efforts)
Topic: Balancing our emotions and moving with purpose towards a better future
8:20 PM – Panel Discussion and Q&A
Moderated by Amy Schultz, RN, President, PSR Wisconsin
8:35 PM – Closing Refreshments & Conversation
Informal discussion and networking in the lobby