Conservation CATalyst

Have you missed any of our Conservation Colloqy sessions? Want to watch some also talks from interdisciplinary conservationists around the world? Stop by our Youtube page and catch up before our next session! All our Wildlife Wednesday sessions are recorded and uploaded to Youtube the same day; Here is a link to our most recent talk with Gail Thomson, a carnivore conservationist who has worked in South Africa, Namibia and Botswana on human-carnivore conflict, community conservation and wildlife monitoring.

"Much is said about including social aspects into human-wildlife conflict research, but social issues extend beyond the realms of theoretical research and into the messier world of practical application. Drawing on experience in three southern African countries, I will share some observations and thoughts on how researchers and practitioners share their work with the rest of society. From sympathising with people at the sharp end of conflict on the ground, to explaining why there are no easy solutions to international audiences, scientists and practitioners in this field need to develop numerous “soft” skills to be effective. Do we have enough people with such skills, and how can we collectively improve these skills? Ideas from the audience are welcome, so bring your thinking caps!"

Linking Science with Society: the Role of Conservation Researchers & Practitioners - Cons. Colloquy Conservation Colloquy - Wildlife Wednesdays Expert Webinar "Linking Science with Society: The Role of Conservation Researchers and Practitioners", by Gail Th...