The symposium aims at improving our understanding of natural resources dynamics by exploring all facets of variability and change in ecosystems as well as their management and conservation around the world. Furthermore, the Symposium will review existing knowledge and present the most recent research fndings on ecosystem dynamics and management options. The general objective of the Symposium is to provide an open forum for the exchange of views among natural resources professionals, academics and practitioners regarding the implication of research findings on management and conservation of natural resources.