Held in collaboration with the Mohamed Bin Zayed Raptor Conservation Fund, the complimentary session explored snow leopard ecology, human–wildlife relationships, and community-led approaches to conservation and coexistence.

The Science Talk took place in the auditorium at Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue Center, featuring an engaging presentation by Charudutt Mishra, executive director, International Snow Leopard Trust, Secretary General of the Ethical Conservation Alliance and co-founder of India’s Nature Conservation Foundation.

The evening opened with remarks from Munir Virani, CEO, Mohamed Bin Zayed Raptor Conservation Fund. Mishra then shared insights from his extensive field research and conservation experience, highlighting the importance of combining scientific knowledge of species, ecosystems and climate change with empathy, fairness and respect for Indigenous peoples and local communities.

The Science Talk series at Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue Center has served as a cornerstone of its community engagement efforts, advancing awareness and knowledge-sharing across science, conservation and the natural history of the Arabian region. Since its launch in 2023, the series has welcomed more than 3,200 guests from across the community.