2023:Program/Open Data/NWAHZW-Biodiversity in underrepresented languages using crowdsourcing
Title: Biodiversity in underrepresented languages using crowdsourcing
Speakers:
Mohammed Kamal-Deen Fuseini (Dnshitobu)
My name is Mohammed Kamal-Deen Fuseini from Tamale, Ghana. I am a co-lead for the Gurene Wikimedia Community and a trainer at the Dagbani Wikimedians User Group. I have been involved in the digitization of the 16 Mabia languages and other underrepresented languages since 2016 and became a Wikimedian for the same reasons. I have been involved in the incubation and finally helping to get language Wikipedia for the Dagbani and Gurene languages. I have also supported other Wikimedians in Ghana and across in the digitization of minority languages. I am also Wikimedian in Residence for the Wikidata for Education project.
AgnesAbah
Agnes Abah is a passionate advocate for biodiversity conservation and a dedicated researcher who has dedicated her life to the study and preservation of the natural world. Born and raised in Nigeria
Mugisu Suhuyini Fuseini (User:Sir Amugi)
I manages communications, outreach, campaigns, and social media for the Dagbani Wikimedians User Group. I also serves as a jury member for the Parliament of Ghana writing contest organized by the same group. As an active member of the Wikipedia Research Newsletter team, i utilizes various Wikimedia tools like Meta-Wiki, Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons, Wikivoyage, and Wiktionary to support language activism. My aim is to provide digital language support for all 16 Gur/Mabia languages.
Room: Room 308
Start time: Sat, 19 Aug 2023 15:45:00 +0800
End time: Sat, 19 Aug 2023 16:00:00 +0800
Type: No (pretalx) session type id specified
Track: Open Data
Submission state: confirmed
Duration: 15 minutes
Do not record: false
Presentation language: en
Abstract & description
[edit source]Abstract
[edit source]Biodiversity preservation and management is crucial, but many languages, especially those of indigenous communities, are underrepresented in scientific literature, hindering the documentation of local biodiversity. Crowdsourcing offers a solution to this problem, enabling individuals who speak these languages to share their knowledge via user-friendly platforms with features such as audio recording and image uploading.
Description
[edit source]The presentation will focus on the importance of biodiversity conservation and the role that underrepresented languages can play in this effort. The talk will explore how crowdsourcing can be used to collect and analyze data on biodiversity in regions where these languages are spoken.
The presentation will begin with an overview of the current state of biodiversity loss and the need for action to protect endangered species and ecosystems. It will then move on to discuss the role that underrepresented languages can play in this effort, including the unique insights they can offer into local ecosystems and traditional knowledge about conservation practices.
The talk will then delve into the potential of crowdsourcing to gather data on biodiversity in these regions. It will explore how crowdsourcing can help to overcome language barriers and allow local communities to contribute to the conservation effort. The presentation will also discuss some of the challenges of using crowdsourcing for biodiversity conservation, such as ensuring the quality and accuracy of the data collected.
Finally, the talk will conclude with a discussion of some real-world examples of successful crowdsourcing projects for biodiversity conservation in underrepresented languages. These examples will illustrate the potential of crowdsourcing to help protect biodiversity, while also highlighting the need for continued support and investment in these efforts.
Further details
[edit source]Qn. How does your session relate to the event themes: Diversity, Collaboration Future?
Our presentation aligns with the event themes of Diversity, Collaboration, and Future by showcasing how crowdsourcing can enable underrepresented communities to participate in global biodiversity conservation efforts. The presentation highlights the importance of diversity in knowledge systems and emphasizes the potential of collaboration and digital technology in promoting cross-cultural understanding and sustainable development.
Qn. What is the experience level needed for the audience for your session?
Everyone can participate in this session
Qn. What is the most appropriate format for this session?
Onsite in Singapore- Remote online participation, livestreamed
- Remote from a satellite event
- Hybrid with some participants in Singapore and others dialing in remotely
Pre-recorded and available on demand
