La bióloga marina estadounidense, Callie Veelenturf se destaca como líder en la conservación de los océanos. Llegó a Panamá en 2019 para un estudio sobre las tortugas marinas en el Archipiélago de las Perlas, y desde entonces ha promovido desde artículos hasta leyes. Visita http://www.telemetro.com/ Para ver más noticias https://www.telemetro.com/nacionales/ Sigue nuestras redes sociales: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/telemetro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/treporta/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TReporta #treporta

Con el fin de preservar la vida marina y apoyar en su conservación creando conciencia ecológica, la capitán Genoveva Forero conversa con la Biologa Callie Veelenturf y la camarógrafa conservacionista Cristina Mittermeier, fundadora del Sea Legacy sobre la importancia de su trabajo.

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Callie is a marine conservation biologist who is dedicated to ocean preservation. Sea turtle research has led her to various countries in Latin America, the Caribbean, and West Africa. In 2019 she established a nonprofit called the Leatherback Project, which is dedicated to leatherback sea turtle conservation throughout their global range. The project focuses on protecting this species through research, education, and advocacy initiatives. Its mission is to work towards restored balance, decreased anthropogenic pressures on overexploited resources, and a sustainable future for the world’s ocean ecosystems and coastal habitats. Callie has represented marine wildlife, the oceans and youth at the United Nations for World Wildlife Day, the Global Landscapes Forum, and World Oceans Day.

Join The Explorers Club on the Monday after ECAD Weekend for a presentation given by this year’s New Explorer Award recipient: marine conservation biologist and Rights of Nature advocate Callie Veelenturf. Visionary marine conservation biologist Callie Veelenturf goes where many scientists are not willing to go: the intersection of field science and national and international policy. Callie inspires and influences high-impact conservation measures using collaborative scientific research initiatives, with a special focus on connecting indigenous and marginalized communities with government agencies to propose and achieve paramount environmental protections and advancements in the global recognition of the intrinsic Rights of Nature. Callie founded and leads the non-profit research and conservation organization, The Leatherback Project, where she works for the conservation of leatherbacks and other threatened marine species and their habitat. Through The Leatherback Project she has trained thousands of Panamanian Army and Navy soldiers in the recognition of illegal sea turtle products; identified new to science sea turtle nesting and foraging sites; and started the first long-term sea turtle monitoring program in Armila, together with the Guna People. She has spearheaded groundbreaking conservation proposals and laws in Panama including a new National Wildlife Refuge proposal; Law 287 recognizing the Rights of Nature; and Article 29 of Law 371 that recognizes sea turtles as legal entities with specific rights. Callie aspires to lead and empower other public citizens to use their voices to advocate for the intrinsic Rights of Nature. Callie is a National Geographic Explorer, Scientist with the United Nations Harmony with Nature Programme, a Fellow and United Nations Youth Representative of The Explorers Club, and a United Nations Development Programme Ocean Innovator.

En el archipiélago de Bocas del Toro y en la Isla Escudo de Veraguas existe una vida submarina de ensueños, y muy poco conocida. Míralo con nosotros en #VocesDeLaNaturaleza “Paraísos del Caribe”

On Panama’s remote Pearl Islands, marine biologist Callie Veelenturf is using her research on endangered sea turtles to help the country enshrine the rights of nature into law — and help the communities living there protect their own environment and livelihood. Saboga Island in particular is an “anchor point” for leatherback and hawksbill turtles, both of which are endangered. But it is also facing an unprecedented wave of illegal fishing — recently, officials discovered that 40% more fish have been removed from the waters than initially reported in recent years, which puts all local marine life (including turtles) in jeopardy. Even though the residents of Saboga have long known their island is a critical habitat for marine life, that’s a difficult claim to prove to government officials. When Callie Veelenturf partnered with them to launch a satellite tagging project, the effort was able to reveal where the turtles live—and set up the grounds for their future protection. Soon after, Callie met with Panama’s First Lady to talk about the rights of nature: a legal theory that says humans aren’t the only creatures with rights under constitutional or state law. Two years later, the country passed such protections into law, becoming only the third nation in the world to do so. That victory cleared the way for another law that granted all sea turtles legal rights—a big win for both the turtles and the people of Saboga Island. Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/wildhopetv/ Join our community: https://wildhope.tv Get our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/irGMng Share this with a friend!

This video features high-level messages from the Government of Panama supporting legal recognition of ocean rights, including remarks by the Minister for the Environment, Milciades Concepción: “We believe that support for a global initiative to recognise ocean rights must be a priority for all countries in the world, including those without coastal areas that still benefit from ocean resources." Senator Juan Diego Vasquez warns that if we do not protect the whole ecosystem “we are jeopardising our own survival,” and the country´s First Lady, Yazmin Colon de Cortizo, stresses: “I think countries need to agree on policies and see the problems that are are facing our oceans, including the pollution threat, the devastating effects of climate change and the deterioration of the marine environment. Working together we can reach consensus and achieve global goals.” The video was shown at a high-level event on Ocean Rights organised by The Ocean Race, the Government of Monaco, the Government of Cabo Verde and the Earth Law Center at the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. Footage by: Trevor Wallace, Albatros media and HG Bros Pictures.

How we honor Nature determines how we protect keystone species that shape entire ecosystems. Restoring our relationship with biodiversity requires a shift from resource extraction to recognizing responsibilities and rights This event will emphasize the urgency for protecting keystone species and their vital roles in ecosystems and in climate mitigation and adaptation. Experts in conservation science, government and policy will amplify solutions to center a relationship of care and responsibilities for keystone species into our legal, governance and economic systems, by reflecting on the ways in which we value and relate to biodiversity. Recognizing the rights of keystone species and adopting Rights of Mother Earth in the framework text and rare opportunities for solutions to many of the planetary threats we face, and for humanity and biodiversity to mutually flourish. Speakers Oscar Soria: Oscar Soria is the Campaign Director for Avaaz, a unique platform that pursues large-scale social change. Oscar is a political activist, social journalist, and environmental and human rights campaigner and previously served as the Director of Media at World Wildlife Fund. Julia Jackson: Julia is the Founder of Grounded and Co-founder of Keystone Species Alliance. After experiencing profound loss due to the degradation of the environment, Julia has committed her life to identifying and amplifying necessary solutions and building a community that can mitigate the worst impacts of the climate crisis. Vera Urtaza: Vera holds an International Relations degree from National Autonomous University of Mexico, and has worked for the World Council of Peoples for the UN since 2017. A Co-founder of Keystone Species Alliance, she is also a specialist in climate change, peace, security, human rights, sustainable development, and climate change negotiations. Callie Veelenturf: Callie is a marine conservation biologist, National Geographic Explorer, and founder of The Leatherback Project. She holds a B.S. in marine biology, an M.S. in biology, and is a PhD candidate in marine biology. Callie proposed the Rights of Nature law in Panama that passed this year. Óscar Rebora: Óscar is the Undersecretary of Ecology and Environment of the State of Quintana Roo, Mexico, Sea Shepherd’s Representative in Cancun and Puerto Morelos, the Former Chief of Staff of the Commission of Natural Resources and Climate Change of the Mexican Senate and an environmental activist. Rachel Bustamante: Rachel is a Conservation Science & Policy Analyst at Earth Law Center. Her research and advocacy focus is on the intersection of biodiversity conservation, Ocean policy, and global environmental governance. She promotes justice and holistic solutions including the Rights of Nature and is a GYBN member.