Tusnad EcoBear 2025 – Science & Community for Human-Bear Coexistence
Tusnad EcoBear 2025 brings together ecologists, wildlife biologists, conservation practitioners, and local communities to advance knowledge and action on human-bear coexistence.
Key topics include:
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Population Management & Ethics: Balancing conservation goals with human activity.
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Monitoring & Technology: Camera traps, AI, and drones for research and conflict prevention.
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Community-Based Conservation: Integrating local stakeholders in decision-making.
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Field Insights: Hands-on workshops at Natura 2000 sites, including Lake Saint Anne and Mohos Peat Bog.
Through expert panels, workshops, and field sessions, participants will gain actionable insights and forge collaborations to enhance cohabitation strategies for bears and other large carnivores.
I’m Alexandra Verdes, an ecologist and environmental project manager with over 5 years of experience in the NGO and conservation sector. I currently work with WWF Romania, supporting the implementation of various projects, including cross-border initiatives focused on wildlife connectivity and conservation in the Carpathians, as well as forestry, innovation, and climate change projects.
My academic background includes a Master’s in Ecology and Biodiversity Conservation and specialised training in animal-assisted therapy, waste management, and environmental education. I’ve also worked with youth groups, local communities, and international partners to organise different events, trainings, and outreach programs.
My key interests include:
🟢Biodiversity protection: wildlife and forestry conservation
🟢 Wildlife crime- illegal logging (new interest)
🟢 Environmental education
🟢 Community involvement in conservation
🟢 Project coordination and donor reporting
I’m enthusiastic about collaboration, sharing knowledge, and learning from others working in the field of nature conservation.