Dr. Wendy Foden is a conservation biologist who focuses on providing scientifically robust and pragmatic support for biodiversity conservation in the face of climate change. She is a Senior Researcher at the University of Stellenbosch, and chairs the IUCN SSC Climate Change Specialist Group. (Source: Conservation Symposium)

Nature, people and science are what gets Dr. Foden out of bed in the morning. She says: “I love nature! I also love people and I love science. I count myself incredibly lucky to have the chance to work with all three to bring about changes that make the world a better place.”

Wild spaces (the wilder the better) and clever, erudite people who are clear and innovative thinkers are what inspires this biologist. But Dr. Foden adds that she’s also recently become very aware of how important a sense of community is in providing the foundation for her happiness, as well as for stimulating innovation and ideas. Professor Wendy Foden is a conservation biologist who focuses
on providing scientifically robust and pragmatic support for
biodiversity conservation in the face of climate change. She is
an Associate Professor at the University of Stellenbosch and
chairs the IUCN SSC Climate Change Specialist Group. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx