Hi from Mozambique, I am new to this group. Looking to connect on ethics protocols - are there any out there? Are there members interested in working on/adapting existing protocols with me? thanks, Paola
20 June 2024 1:21pm
Hi Paola, I am interested. Just recently joined the network and have a privacy background. I do want to understand better how to streamline concepts such as AI ethics and AI governance across non-profit organizations. I see opportunities and challenges and the balance between innovation and regulations which is needed to foster innovation with compliance and ethical use.
28 June 2024 7:26pm
Hi Paola,
This is a very interesting topic for me. The ethics of conservation seem difficult to untangle generally and I have not seen any reasonable formula to apply to gain clarity.
One question I find very interesting is how conservation efforts accommodate macro-environmental change. Accelerating climate change is already effecting habitability ranges.
In this context how does one define an invasive species? Traditionally, "invasive" has been defined in strictly geographical terms, but trying to keep a given species in some traditional geography while trying to keep some other species out seems somewhat too ridged for the dynamic future that is predicted. A traditional geography may no longer represent the best path forward for a species we'd like to keep in that geography. We are already seeing species migrate to high elevations, and out of reserves designed to protect them, to find cooler climates.
An ethical yard stick for conservation in an increasingly dynamic environment would be super helpful to direct efforts most effectively.
1 July 2024 11:49am
Not exactly sure what you are looking for specifically, but have you seen this one as an example? This is camera trap specific, but probably can be used to develop other scenario specific ethical CoCs.
6 July 2024 6:25pm
Thanks for kicking off this thread Paola!
You might be interested in this paper by Chris Sandbrook et al
Maithe Lopez Santaella