# Event Details - **Event Name**: Conservation, Communities and the Future of Aotearoa’s Natural Capital - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 02:30 pm - **Event Description**: We are delighted to announce a special additional event inour Excellence Series, featuring Penny Nelson, Director-General of Conservation.About this EventThe Excellence Series showcases leadership and excellence across research, policy and practice, providing a platform for influential thinkers and decision-makers to share insights that help shape New Zealand’s future.We are delighted to welcome Penny Nelson, Director-General of Conservation, for a special Excellence Series event exploring the role of conservation in supporting a thriving, resilient and prosperous Aotearoa New Zealand.New Zealand’s natural environment underpins our identity, wellbeing, economy and international reputation. Yet biodiversity loss, climate change, increasing pressure on natural resources and evolving societal expectations are creating new challenges for how we manage and protect our landscapes, ecosystems and species.In this seminar, Penny Nelson will reflect on the opportunities and challenges facing New Zealand’s conservation system and the role that government, iwi, communities, researchers, industry and landowners can play in safeguarding our natural heritage for future generations. Drawing on her extensive experience in public sector leadership, she will share perspectives on conservation as a foundation for resilience, the importance of partnership and innovation and how environmental stewardship can contribute to broader social and economic outcomes.This event offers a valuable opportunity to engage with one of New Zealand’s foremost leaders in conservation and to explore how collaborative approaches can help deliver positive outcomes for both people and nature.Thursday 25 June 20261.00pm–2.30pmMemorial Hall, Lincoln University & virtual livestreamTimings1.00 pm - Networking1.15 pm - Welcome & introduction from LU Vice-Chancellor (virtual livestream begins)1.20 pm - Presentation from Speaker1.50 pm - Summary2.00 pm - Networking and questions over drinks and nibbles2.30pm - Event Ends - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lincoln/conservation-communities-and-the-future-of-aotearoas-natural-capital/100001991741198541 - **Event Categories**: virtual, workshops, art, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: NZD ## Event venue details - **city**: Lincoln - **state**: CA - **country**: New Zealand - **location**: Lincoln University - **lat**: -43.64536249999999 - **long**: 172.4642252 - **full address**: Lincoln University, 85084 Ellesmere Junction Road, Lincoln, New Zealand ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Conservation, Communities and the Future of Aotearoa’s Natural Capital - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/afb1c5cd2f41ef43e825008f8127b08cb69c76b3cb779b3a03fe96195fdf3d33-rimg-w1200-h600-dc21204d-gmir.jpg?v=1781642924 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Conservation, Communities and the Future of Aotearoa s Natural Capital being held? - **A:** Conservation, Communities and the Future of Aotearoa s Natural Capital takes place on Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 02:30 pm at Lincoln University, 85084 Ellesmere Junction Road, Lincoln, New Zealand. - **Q**: Who is organizing Conservation, Communities and the Future of Aotearoa s Natural Capital? - **A:** Conservation, Communities and the Future of Aotearoa s Natural Capital is organized by B.linc Innovation. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Conservation, Communities and the Future of Aotearoa s Natural Capital is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lincoln, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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