Group curators
Talia Speaker
- @TaliaSpeaker
- | She/her
WILDLABS
World Wide Fund for Nature/ World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
Alex Rood
- @alexrood
- | she/her
WILDLABS
World Wide Fund for Nature/ World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
With experts across the WILDLABS community working with every type of technology and in every imaginable environment, our platform is a great place to find advice and resources on choosing what tools are right for your conservation project. Whether you're in the market to try a new camera trap model, want to experiment with drones for the first time, or need help weighing the pros and cons of data management tools, there's someone in the WILDLABS community who can help you make a smart and informed choice!
The Community Base is our general gathering group. It's the place where we cover more general, big picture topics in conservation technology - ones that don't fit neatly into our other groups. If you don't know where to post something, just post it in this group. Our moderators will move it if needed!
At our Community Base, you'll find updates from the WILDLABS team on upcoming events and opportunities, and have the chance to shape our programs and platform with your opinions. And most importantly, the Community Base is also home to our Welcome to WILDLABS thread, the best place to introduce yourself to us and the community. Stop by and tell us what you're working on!
Whether you're new to WILDLABS and want to know where to begin, or you're a longtime member looking for a handy bank of resources, our Getting Started on WILDLABS thread will be your one-stop guide to getting the most out of our platform.
Want to find out more about WILDLABS? Check out our recent community call:
Header image: Ana Verahrami/Elephant Listening Project
Group curators
- @TaliaSpeaker
- | She/her
WILDLABS & World Wide Fund for Nature/ World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
I'm the Executive Manager of WILDLABS at WWF
- 23 Resources
- 64 Discussions
- 32 Groups
- @alexrood
- | she/her
WILDLABS & World Wide Fund for Nature/ World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
I'm the WILDLABS Communications and Community Management Associate Specialist at WWF-US
- 157 Resources
- 95 Discussions
- 6 Groups
No showcases have been added to this group yet.
Cellular Tracking Technologies
Biz Dev at Cellular Tracking Technologies
- 5 Resources
- 76 Discussions
- 4 Groups
- @Nate
- | He/Him
I support the technology for over 200 of the state's top scientists in the Office of Resource Conservation at IDNR and the Illinois Nature Preserves Commission.
- 0 Resources
- 2 Discussions
- 4 Groups
- @aranFish
- | He/Him
CatchCam Technologies
Former CTO at SafetyNet Technologies
- 1 Resources
- 1 Discussions
- 6 Groups
MSc student in wildlife management and conservation
- 0 Resources
- 2 Discussions
- 12 Groups
- @Abas
- | Mr.
Abas Ruhweza, Executive Director and Board Member at CEMA, is a seasoned leader in migration policy and humanitarian response, with 15+ years’ experience advancing refugee protection, durable solutions, and inclusive, community-driven approaches across East Africa.
- 0 Resources
- 0 Discussions
- 1 Groups
Fisheries Instructor
- 0 Resources
- 1 Discussions
- 1 Groups
- @Paladitya
- | He/His
Conservation biologist from Nepal and the founder of the Nature Conservation and Research Committee. He spearheads initiatives like the Bengal Florican Project, Birders of Nepal podcast, Wild Chapter, and The Ornithology, all aimed at advancing grassroots across South Asia.
- 0 Resources
- 1 Discussions
- 5 Groups
- @fredrickukpabi
- | he
I AM MR. FREDRICK UKPABI, FOUNDER/CEO OF IFYMOTIVATIONAL CHARITY FOUDATION. FROM NIGERIA. I AM GRADUATE OF PHILOSOPHY, CERTIFICATE ON INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP, AND INTERNATIONAL PEACE AND SECURITY. MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELLOR. I AM OPEN TO LEARNING AND IMPROVING MY SKILLS.
- 0 Resources
- 0 Discussions
- 3 Groups
- @eokoro07
- | He/Him
I’m a data analyst and early-career researcher with a background in data analytics, health and community engagement. I leverage digital tools, data curation, and training to empower grassroots organizations and support sustainable conservation and health-focused decision-making.
- 0 Resources
- 0 Discussions
- 2 Groups
- @Alfred1433
- | He, His, Him
University of Rizal System
An aspiring Biologist in the making
- 0 Resources
- 2 Discussions
- 1 Groups
- @PhilAtkin
- | He/Him
Embedded software developer of 40+ years experience, hardware designer.
- 3 Resources
- 22 Discussions
- 6 Groups
Aquaculture expert and social entrepreneur passionate about fish welfare and conservation. Founder of iCAREFISH, working with African riverine communities to improve wild and farmed fish welfare through innovation, advocacy, and training.
- 0 Resources
- 0 Discussions
- 3 Groups
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Applications Open: Become a 2025-2026 WILDLABS Group Leader
WILDLABS Team and 1 more
Apply to become a WILDLABS Group Leader by June 20 to get more involved in the community, build your network, and leave an impact on your field.
28 May 2025
Link
World Wildlife Fund Wildlife Cafe:
Alex Rood
Talia Speaker and I joined the WWF-US wildlife team to discuss how technology is changing the game for wildlife conservation. We covered what the next frontier looks like for the field and how cutting-edge tools are...
27 May 2025
Article
Announcing the WILDLABS Awards 2025 Grantees
WILDLABS Team
Learn about the 15 selected projects that are working to innovate, scale, and adopt conservation technology for this year’s WILDLABS Awards.
20 May 2025
Article
Brokering finance deals to fund nature restoration with Rob Gardner
Frank van der Most
This is the title of an episode of Ben Goldsmith's 'Rewilding the World' podcast series. I have been wondering for a while, how is it done? Here is a crystal clear outline.
16 May 2025
With applications for the 2025-2026 Group Leadership Programme opening soon, the WILDLABS Community Team is sharing preemptive steps you can take to create a strong application for your new group.
9 May 2025
Link
Survey on Earth Observation in Wildlife Ecology
Helena Wehner
Hi together, I am working on detecting causalities between land surface dynamics and animal movement by using satellite-based earth observation data. As this is might be your expertise I kindly ask for your support...
8 May 2025
Funding
THE I4N AWARD
Innovation 4 Nature
Accelerate your nature-positive solution with an annual award from Innovate 4 Nature Foundation - Apply here: https://shorturl.at/Vfalw
6 May 2025
Careers
WILDLABS-WWF Graduate Intern
WILDLABS Team and 1 more
Come work with WILDLABS at WWF-US! We are seeking a graduate intern to support our State of Conservation Technology research. The role will be focused on delivering a 5-year trends report capturing the evolution of the...
17 April 2025
Funding
Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer Research Grant 2025
Adrien Pajot
Early-career scientists working on solutions to Africa’s environmental challenges are invited to apply for this amazing opportunity. The $150,000 grant supports groundbreaking research in areas focused on biodiversity...
9 April 2025
Funding
MIT Solve - Global Climate Challenge
Adrien Pajot
9 prizes from the MIT to tackle Climate Change
9 April 2025
Funding
$3 millions of funding for NGO in Brazil using AI for conservation / $ 3 milhões em financiamento para ONGs no Brasil que usam IA para conservação!
1 April 2025
Funding
Multiple grants
Frank van der Most
I have been a bit distracted the past months by my move from Costa Rica to Spain ( all went well, thank you, I just miss the rain forest and the Ticos ) and have to catch up on funding calls. Because I still have little...
28 March 2025
September 2025
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Ginevra Bellini
October 2025
November 2025
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Ginevra Bellini
February 2026
April 2026
March 2024
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Matt Ziegler
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Stephanie O'Donnell
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Alex Rood
December 2023
November 2023
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Stephanie O'Donnell
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| Hi all. I’m the Environmental Professional Programs specialist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In my role I have the exciting privilege of supporting the next generation... |
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Community Base | 3 hours 14 minutes ago | |
| Hi Both!Thanks for the feedback, I agree it would be nice to have the option for users to subscribe to some form of direct on-site/email notifications for new posts of specific... |
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Funding and Finance, Community Base | 10 hours 7 minutes ago | |
| hi chad, its great to hear from you_its really a great idea and impactful journey in our community having experience in community-led conservation initiatives, working... |
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Acoustics, AI for Conservation, Animal Movement, Camera Traps, Citizen Science, Climate Change, Community Base, Connectivity, Drones, eDNA & Genomics, Emerging Tech, Funding and Finance, Geospatial, Human-Wildlife Coexistence, Software Development, Wildlife Crime | 1 day 5 hours ago | |
| Hi everyone :)I’ll be in Kinshasa, DRC from 22 to 27 September as part of the AFRISTART program (Qawafel/RedStart Tunisie), which supports... |
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AI for Conservation, Community Base, East Africa Community, Edge Computing | 1 day 7 hours ago | |
| Hello from the WILDLABS Team! WILDLABS.NET will undergo essential maintenance between 10:00am and 4:00pm BST on... |
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Community Base | 6 days 4 hours ago | |
| Thank you, Henry, and the WILDLABS team, for this excellent opportunity. 🙏We at INITIAM ASBL (DRC) have just submitted our application with the project IDEPROCONA – Digital... |
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Funding and Finance, Community Base | 1 week 5 days ago | |
| Sent to some South African local friends. |
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Community Base, Early Career, Human-Wildlife Coexistence, Women in Conservation Tech Programme (WiCT) | 1 week 6 days ago | |
| How to submit a proposal for the Boring Fund on the Platform ? |
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Community Base, Funding and Finance | 3 weeks ago | |
| Interesting way to get community members contributing to the platform, to learn and share knowledge on GIS-Based conservation |
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Community Base | 3 weeks 4 days ago | |
| Would love to collaborate on this we are curently building agents for conservation Kind regardsOlivier |
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AI for Conservation, Community Base | 1 month ago | |
| ...one of @jared ;) ...I think there are a few biz dev users from other legacy manuf., but yeah, they are not active. |
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Community Base | 1 month ago | |
| Hello Youssef,Yes, let's keep contact. I'm currently looking for good conferences to publish my work, if you are aware of something, please let me know. |
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AI for Conservation, Community Base, Edge Computing | 1 month 2 weeks ago |
You're Invited to the East Africa Community Connect!
Agripina Cletus
and 2 more
22 August 2024 11:00am
WILDLABS Conservation Tech Meetup, Cambridge Autumn 2024
21 August 2024 12:34pm
Illegal Wildlife Trade Challenge Fund (GBP 20,000 - 1,500,000)
20 August 2024 3:47pm
Catch up with The Variety Hour: August 2024
20 August 2024 12:58pm
Community Choice Award Winners: 2024 #Tech4Wildlife Photo Challenge
15 August 2024 2:41am
Q&A - Request for Tender: Improving Access to Learning and Resources on WILDLABS.NET
25 July 2024 2:47pm
14 August 2024 3:32pm
Question: For point 1.3 you mention a "Q&A system". Are the messages sent between the member and course instructors public to all users, public to other members, or completely private?
14 August 2024 3:32pm
Answer: We envision this Q&A functionality to be a similar format to the existing discussion post comments. We are open to discussing whether these are visible to all members or just those that are enrolled in the course. We don’t believe these should be private though, because our site already has functionality to private message an instructor through their member account.
East Africa Community Connect: August
14 August 2024 11:13am
Roddenberry Catalyst Grant (<$15,000)
13 August 2024 1:36pm
Cast your vote in the #Tech4Wildlife Photo Challenge Community Choice Awards!
12 August 2024 1:46pm
12 August 2024 9:15pm
13 August 2024 11:26am
CEPF calls for LOIs for small (<$50k) and large (>$50k) grants for Madagascar and Indian Ocean islands
11 August 2024 11:15pm
Whitley Awards opened its annual call (£50k)
11 August 2024 10:43pm
NatGeo Big Questions request for proposals ($20-100k)
11 August 2024 10:14pm
Rare opportunity to make a regional funding program(€240K)
11 August 2024 7:06pm
The need for specialized technology tools to enhance plant conservation
3 August 2024 8:31pm
11 August 2024 1:21am
That's a great question! I don't have any answers but my first thought was that the detection part of the problem looks very different when you're looking for plants vs animals (no camera traps, audio recorders, etc.) and often quite hard, as you're having to discriminate species that may be difficult to identify even in hand.
I'd love to hear more from people who are working on this!
11 August 2024 7:07am
Thank you for your valuable insights. I, too, am eager to hear more from those actively working on this issue.
Day 5 of the 2024 #Tech4Wildlife Photo Challenge: Recap and Rewind
9 August 2024 1:31pm
Day 4 of the 2024 #Tech4Wildlife Photo Challenge: Recap and Rewind
8 August 2024 3:45pm
Open Source Solutions Announcement: Introducing New OSS Group Leaders
Brianna Johns
and 2 more
8 August 2024 3:24pm
Speakers Wanted for Tech Panel ($)
2 August 2024 5:41pm
8 August 2024 1:07pm
Hi Asia @blackmammalogistsweek :)
Pleasure to connect with you! I'm part of the WILDLABS team here, supporting our East Africa Community.
Thanks for sharing details on the Black Mammalogists Week events which sound exciting, informative and vital for amplifying the voices and perspectives of Black mammalogists across the world. I'd love to invite you to share the events on our Events page here for visibility with our wider community.
Additionally, for the September 16th tech panel, I'd like to suggest a few conservation tech practitioners/mammalogists here on WILDLABS:
- Simon Musila, MAKENYA App (@MAKENYA) - Mammal Atlas Kenya project is a Kenyan Citizen Science App to monitor rare and common mammals.
- Owino Raymond, CLP Awardee (@Owino_Raymond) - Tech4Wildlife Leaders: Resolving Human-Giraffe Conflict
- Adventina Anthony, WiCT 2024 (@Tina) - Meet Our Cohort & Mentors: Women in Conservation Technology Programme, Tanzania 2024
- Susan Chege, WiCT 2023 (@SusanChege) - Women in Conservation Technology, Tanzania: Unveiling Our Cohort
Hope this information is useful!
Best wishes :)
Day 3 of the 2024 #Tech4Wildlife Photo Challenge: Recap and Rewind
7 August 2024 3:33pm
Volunteering in Bioacoustics
10 July 2024 9:46am
6 August 2024 1:59pm
Hey @cesar_rou ,
I've heard about these internship/volunteer opportunities that may be of your interest.
https://archipelago.gr/get-involved/placements-and-internships/marine-mammal-team/
https://www.cetaceos.org/intership-erasmus/
https://www.cetaceos.org/volunteering/
Also you could subscribe to MARMAM list which often post on training opportunities related to marine mammals.
6 August 2024 3:37pm
Hi César,
Is there a geographic area you're limited to? That would help to narrow down options.
I would recommend reaching out perhaps to the Kitzes Lab, Sound Forest Lab, or Cornell Yang Center?
Day 2 of the 2024 #Tech4Wildlife Photo Challenge: Recap and Rewind
5 August 2024 8:43pm
CLP calls for teams of early career conservationists, to propose projects addressing at risk species (≤$15K)
5 August 2024 4:18pm
CEPF call for selected Caribbean islands small and large grant LOIs
4 August 2024 7:16pm
CEPF call for LOIs for Indian Ocean Islands of Tanzania and Zanzibar (≤$200K)
4 August 2024 7:11pm
Call for Applications: Turtle Conservation Fund Grant Program
4 August 2024 1:56pm
Exploring the Potential of Synthetic Aperture Radar for Plant Conservation
3 August 2024 9:14pm
Integrating Maps with VR/AR for Exploring Environmental Conservation and sensitization
3 August 2024 7:29am
3 August 2024 3:26pm
Very interesting topic
Introducing the Judging Panel for the 2024 #Tech4Wildlife Photo Challenge
1 August 2024 2:38pm
Black Mammalogists Week 2024 Interest Form
31 July 2024 4:51pm
14 August 2024 3:32pm
Answer: We envision this functionality at a basic level allowing members to click a button to mark their courses or lessons as complete, and some way for members to track their course progress on their account (as outlined in 1.11). However if there is scope for smarter triggering of course completion within the budget we are open to exploring adding that.