There is one ranger per 72 sq km of terrestrial protected areas worldwide, much less than what is needed to achieve effective conservation. This event will provide an overview of the current state of rangers and discuss what is needed to support and reform the ranger workforce to meet the post-2020 targets. Panelists will include representatives from the GEF Secretariat, Global Wildlife Program, International Ranger Federation, WWF, ICCA Consortium, and BMZ.

Speakers

Welcome and Opening Remarks
Hannah Fairbank - Senior Biodiversity Specialist, GEF Secretariat
Claude Gascon - Manager, Programs Unit, GEF Secretariat

Moderator
Lisa Farroway - Global Wildlife Program Manager, World Bank

Speakers
Chris Galliers - President, International Ranger Federation
Rohit Singh - Chair, Universal Ranger Support Alliance
Giovanni Soliman Bete Reyes - President, ICCA Consortium Philippines
Edson Gandiwa - Director Scientific Services, Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife
Johannes Haas - Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)