Dave Ireland, Managing Director of Biodiversity Programs at the Royal Ontario Museum, presents a satiating Keynote Talk on Day 1 of the Ontario Endangered Species Act Conference, held April 8-9, 2013. Relating his presentation back to current global issues such as extinction and climate change, Dave's presentation focuses on global perspectives, research happening at the museum, the ROM's new strategic plan, as well as partnerships and programs the ROM is currently involved with.