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.
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WILDLABS & World Wide Fund for Nature/ World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
I'm the Executive Manager of WILDLABS at WWF



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WILDLABS & World Wide Fund for Nature/ World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
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Monitoring and Evidence Manager, Kent Wildlife Trust


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Conservation Director - Conservation of Natural Ecosystems Trust (CONNECT)
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- @Jeorgiopierre
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Field researcher and systems designer operating a mobile apicultural laboratory focused on the study of terroir-specific variation in bee-derived products. Through Apis Nomadica Labs, I deliver pollination services to regional farms while simultaneously collecting ecological data
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I'm a PhD in Ecology and Evolution and co-founder of Hacking Ecology, where I coordinate projects at the intersection of open technologies and environmental data. My academic background includes investigating climate-driven shifts in microbial diversity within aquatic ecosystems.
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I am maker , passionate in electronics, developer of Loko offline GPS tracker
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- @Ilia
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I am a PhD Student in Computer Science at Iowa State University. I serve as a computational advisor and Director of Evaluation for the Human-Augmented Analytics Group (HAAG).
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- @SolomonObiora
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NextGen Changemakers Initiative
Founder and Executive Director of NextGen Changemakers Initiative

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I created Snappy Mapper to make gathering geospatial data more accessible for everyone.

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Conservation Biologist
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Founder of Owl Sense, we create low cost, long running audio recorders.


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University of Rizal System
I study fish, their parasites, and freshwater ecosystems to support conservation and sustainability.



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Smithsonian Institution
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Please help us by participating in a MSc research project on what you consider to be 'evidence' in your work in conservation.
19 June 2025
The Funding and Finance group will soon go into it's second year of existence. Do you feel like joining the team of group leaders?
17 June 2025
The intern will support CI in exploring and implementing AI solutions that address conservation challenges. We are looking for someone familiar with modern AI technologies (genAI, AI agents, LLMs, foundation models, etc...
2 June 2025
This position is responsible for the leadership and execution of Conservation X Lab’s communications and marketing strategy.
29 May 2025
CXL seeks a Business Development Associate to work closely with teams to generate sales leads in new and existing markets.
29 May 2025
CXL is in search of a Program Officer/Development Associate to join our team. This position is critical to the smooth operations of our development and executive team, and will work at the center of a passionate, impact...
29 May 2025
Careers
Enter Conservation X Labs' talent pool; they are always searching for extraordinarily creative and technologically literate individuals who are passionate about conservation.
29 May 2025
The Researcher and Manager of Ecology and Nature Tech Solutions leads habitat restoration and wildlife management initiatives across the Duke Farms landscape and collaborates on research beyond its borders. This role is...
29 May 2025
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
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
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
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.
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Climate Change, Community Base, East Africa Community, Emerging Tech, Software Development | 2 years ago | ||
@richardturere Hello :) and a warm welcome to WILDLABS! Here is the link to @Lekato Samuel Lekato - Founder and Chairman, Enduata Emaa CBO. Sam is interested in conservation... |
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Citizen Science, Climate Change, Community Base, Connectivity, Conservation Tech Training and Education, East Africa Community, Human-Wildlife Coexistence | 2 years ago | |
Hi everyone! Quick coordinating update - whatsapp group! We can't wait to see you at ICCB in just a few days. We have a whatsapp chat with wildlabs folks attending - dm... |
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Community Base | 2 years ago | |
Hi Lev,We always need more hands in conservation, from whichever field! Engineering, computer science, AI/ML, ecology, environmental science, communications, statisticians, etc.... |
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Community Base, Data management and processing tools, Marine Conservation, Protected Area Management Tools | 2 years 1 month ago | |
I am also super keen to see what peeps are interested in here. Maybe a video tutorial series of attempted fixes (e.g. trail cameras; collars) or teardowns? Various hacks and re-... |
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Community Base | 2 years 1 month ago | |
Here's another article I came across about tracking gear powered by animal movement, which would drastically reduce the need for batteries and increase the lifespan of biologging... |
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Climate Change, Community Base | 2 years 1 month ago | |
Did we send you an invite to our workshop? I know you were on the list! We're organising a few networking things, including an event in partnership with EFN, Rufford Foundation,... |
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Community Base | 2 years 2 months ago | |
Hello all! Bluspark is a plateform that allows natural area managers such as natural parks or reserves to optimize their day to day... |
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Citizen Science, Community Base, Connectivity, Conservation Tech Training and Education, Ethics of Conservation Tech, Protected Area Management Tools, Software Development | 2 years 3 months ago | |
Here's a new one for your calendar! Circle the dates for this year's EarthRanger User Conference. Hosted in Cape Town from 1-5 November 2023, the EarthRanger User Conference... |
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Community Base | 2 years 3 months ago | |
Hey everyone,On Thursday 11th May, Howard Frederick from Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute will be covering a Tech... |
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Community Base, East Africa Community, Protected Area Management Tools | 2 years 3 months ago | |
Posting this with the caveat that I have NOT listened to this yet so it's not an endorsement. I have skimmed the accompanying article though and found it through Simon Gardener... |
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Community Base | 2 years 3 months ago | |
Hi Carly, many thanks for getting back to me and apologies for the slow reply. The internet has been down here for the last week. We do not currently do any acoustic monitoring... |
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Community Base | 2 years 4 months ago |
New WILDLABS Feature: Introducing Courses!

5 March 2025 12:25pm
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1 August 2025 10:42am
How to Create a WILDLABS Course
5 March 2025 11:09am
Introduction to Conservation Technology
5 March 2025 9:00am
Watch Now: Innovative Funding Mechanisms for Conservation Technology, WILDLABS at World Wildlife Day 2025
4 March 2025 6:56pm
What is your favourite social media these days?
29 January 2025 7:27am
3 March 2025 9:22pm
Good news, we are BACK on Bluesky! Give us a follow if you're on it!
@wildlabs.bsky.social on Bluesky
The global, open online community dedicated to conservation technology. How are you using #Tech4Wildlife? http://linktr.ee/wildlabsnet
3 March 2025 9:23pm
We were recently dealing with some moderation issues with the Bluesky team but are happy to report we're back! Give us a follow :)
@wildlabs.bsky.social on Bluesky
The global, open online community dedicated to conservation technology. How are you using #Tech4Wildlife? http://linktr.ee/wildlabsnet
4 March 2025 8:36am
Linkedin mainly.
iNaturalist and eBird ofc but these are more communities than real social networks.
But, and this is a real advice, a good RSS feed reader with all your trusted sources and then you don't need any other social network.
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WILDLABS Conservation Tech Meetup, DC
3 March 2025 8:55pm
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23 March 2025 12:58am
WILDLABS Joins Bluesky
Wildlife Monitoring Internship 2025
3 March 2025 3:02pm
Funding and Finance group reaches 100 members
25 February 2025 9:15pm
27 February 2025 11:59am
4 March 2025 5:02pm
Conservation Tech Career Pathways - what do you want to know?
17 June 2022 1:30pm
20 April 2024 5:36pm
Unfortunately , not yet . Still digging into it in my free time. And trying to setup a camera in my bord feeder for a mini conservation project in my back garden :)
20 April 2024 5:41pm
Hi Soumya ,
Interested to know if you are pursuing distance education in ML while at your current job. I would love to hear more about your journey on course specifics and the platform you use to complete the education, and I would love to hear if you have any recommendations based on your experiences.
Thanks,
Savi
25 February 2025 1:19am
Hi Savi,
Apologies for the delayed response.
I have finished my Marters in AI and ML. Happy to share.
Soumya
WILDLABS Behind the Buzz: Country-Level Applications

24 February 2025 8:49pm
World Wildlife Day 2025: Wildlife Conservation Finance, Investing in People and Planet
21 February 2025 3:03pm
New WILDLABS Navigation Menu
20 February 2025 8:48am
20 February 2025 2:13pm
Woooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
21 February 2025 6:42am
WOOT WOOT!
What is the framework you are building on?
21 February 2025 9:22am
Hi @eugenegalaxy , Filip at #Octophin Digital here. The whole Platform is built ontop of the Drupal framework (with many custom features) but most of the frontend like the menu is bespoke framework-less HTML, CSS (using Tailwind classes) and JavaScript built by our wonderful frontend developer @rowan . Happy to answer any questions in a direct message or such!
WILDLABS Leadership Update
20 February 2025 9:11pm
Catch Up With The Variety Hour: February 2025
14 February 2025 9:06pm
15 February 2025 12:19am
The Variety Hour: 2025 Lineup
13 February 2025 5:23pm
WILDLABS Awards 2025: Ask your questions!
22 November 2024 5:04pm
10 February 2025 10:51am
Hello Raphael,
Thanks for your question.
We expect any staff time/salaries that are linked to the project to be added in the "Staff time" section of the budget.
Best,
12 February 2025 10:02am
Hi Adrien, should the letters of support be written by team members or by external supporters (researchers from other institutions, local organization managers, etc.)?
12 February 2025 10:18am
Hi Diego,
Thanks for your question.
Letters of support are expected to be written by external supporters. Please do note that they are not mandatory.
Best,
Climate changes in wildlife protected areas
14 August 2024 11:26am
14 August 2024 5:27pm
Hi Norah!
This is a great concern! Kudos!
Climate change data especially for such a long time can help us answer a lot of questions including the few listed below:
- How has the climate variability affected the trend of species in the ecosystem? (You can choose to study a specific specie of animal or plant) and respond on their increase and (or) extinction.
- How has climate variability affected or supported the survival rate of introduced species?
- Climate variability is one among many factors of invasion, how is the invasion rate in your ecosystem?
- You can also answer on the general topic of your ecosystem’s health with the data!
I would love to read a paper from the data you have! Very resourceful!
Break the leg!
14 August 2024 8:15pm
Great minds think alike. In awe that some of our questions synchronized🤭...thanks so much tina♥️
11 February 2025 5:17pm
I agree Adventina. I am also interested in "How has the climate variability affected the trend of BAT species in the ecosystem? and respond on their increase and (or) extinction.
@Norah, I am also interested in the findings regardless of the species you pick. In 2022 - 2023 we created a climate database for an NGO project in Amhara, Ethiopia. It would be cool to come up with a climate variability databasa for the park.
WILDLABS Behind the Buzz: Data and Information Access

6 February 2025 5:56pm
🌍 explorer.land Beginners Webinar: Create your first project and funding opportunity
6 February 2025 1:05pm
Undergrad team available to tackle conservation problem statements
21 January 2025 6:37pm
31 January 2025 9:38pm
Hi Colleen,
Thank you for sharing this exciting opportunity. I am Lucie, International Development Manager of Natural Solutions. We are a company at the intersection of biodiversity and tech for over 15 years. We specialize in developing digital tools for conservation organizations, researchers, and policymakers, helping them collect, analyze, and visualize biodiversity data. More recently, we’ve been exploring new possibilities and began to analyze what we could propose to businesses to support them in understanding their dependencies and impacts on nature (impact assessment platforms that help companies quantify their environmental footprint, define relevant indicators, and develop actionable biodiversity strategies etc)
We would be interested in exploring whether this topic could be relevant for your students.
Would this align with your students' interests and skill sets? Additionally, could you share more details on the timeline and any constraints—when would the project start, and what are the expected deliverables?
Looking forward to discussing this further! My email is lucie_gallegos@natural-solutions.eu
Don't hesitate to reach out!
Best,
Lucie
The Minor Foundation for Major Challenges calls for "new and unexpected ways of communicating the need for transitioning to a low-carbon economy"
29 January 2025 9:23pm
National Conservation Trust Fund of Jamaica call for proposals (JM$500K-5M)
29 January 2025 9:07pm
CEPF 9th call for LOIs for large grants (>$50K) Aplicar en inglés o español
29 January 2025 8:51pm
Nature Action Dialogues
Nature Tech Summit
Nature Tech Unconference
Living Data 2025
16 January 2025 6:30pm
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