Hamera Aisha
Hamera Aisha is a wildlife ecologist with over 15 years of dedicated experience in wildlife conservation, particularly focusing on the domains of poaching, illegal trade, protected areas management, and community conservation, with rangers consistently serving as the linchpin of her efforts. From river dolphins to the elusive snow leopards of the mountains, she has worked in diverse ecosystems, and species, alongside wildlife and forest. She works with WWF in Pakistan as Senior Manager of Wildlife Conservation.
SUNDAY Sunday 3rd March
Beyond Nature's Housekeepers. Panelists: Hamera Aisha, Fazilda Nabeel, Dr. Ayesha Khan, Sabiha Zaman
Location: Hall 1
In rural economies, women are often the main custodians of natural resources; they are seed savers; they protect, cultivate and use these resources in their daily lives. Furthermore, they tend to be the guardians of traditional knowledge associated with dwindling genetic resources. However, women’s leadership in conservation and natural resource management, while unique and essential, is often not recognised. How can we acknowledge the contributions of women to thriving ecosystems while also ensuring their full and meaningful engagement and support their rights, interests and priorities? This conversation will explore various perspectives, including the forest as a community, women as custodians of space and their connection to climate and the creation of beauty. It will also draw upon learnings from historical ecofeminist movements.
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