💬 “With environmental DNA, we can measure whether conservation is actually working.” — Angela Gaylard, Head of Biodiversity & Science Support at African Parks.

In Episode 15 of our Concordia Summit Series, we sit down with Angela Gaylard, Head of Biodiversity & Science Support at African Parks, to explore how science is reshaping modern conservation across some of the world’s most critical ecosystems.

This conversation dives into how conservation decisions are made on the ground—and how new tools like environmental DNA are helping bridge the gap between academic science and real-world impact.

👉 What you’ll hear:

• How African Parks bridges science and on-the-ground conservation management
• Why environmental DNA is transforming biodiversity monitoring
• How scientists measure whether restoration efforts are actually working
• What it takes to restore ecosystem functionality—not just species counts

This episode was recorded at the 15th Annual Concordia Annual Summit in New York City. ________________________________________

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