Software plays an increasingly vital role in conservation, helping to protect and manage biodiversity through innovative technological solutions. It also facilitates collaboration among researchers, local communities, and governments, empowering them to develop sustainable conservation strategies. However, many of us working in conservation tech don't have the benefit of a large team of software experts to collaborate with or bounce ideas off of. We aim to change that.
This group is for anyone interested in applying software to conservation and wildlife research. Whether you're a developer eager to contribute to conservation or a newbie with valuable data and ideas but limited software experience, this group connects people with diverse expertise. It provides a space for asking questions, sharing resources, and staying informed about new technologies and best practices. We are also committed to supporting technologists and conservationists from the Global South, ensuring that everyone has access to the tools, knowledge, and opportunities to contribute meaningfully.
Our goal is to foster collaboration and avoid "reinventing the wheel" by sharing solutions, whether it's an application, design approach, or a simple script. We also aim to lower barriers to entry by offering mentorship and guidance and providing feedback on technical ideas. This supportive community is a place to learn, connect, and contribute to the advancement of conservation through software. Whether you're looking for software and mobile app developers to help you with your conservation tech needs, have questions about development, are looking for resources, or would like to share your own app, software, or gaming tools, this is the group for you!
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Wildlife Protection Solutions (WPS)
Software Engineer in Conservation Tech



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Wildlife Protection Solutions (WPS)
Director of Technology at Wildlife Protection Solutions. Primarily focuses on leveraging machine learning and advanced data analytics to combat poaching, monitor biodiversity, and predict environmental threats.
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GIS Developer
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- @Gathoni
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PhD Candidate at Nottingham Trent University, UK. Ecologist with a passion for wildlife conservation and conservation technology with foundational training in BSc and MSc Rangeland Management (Ecology option). Current project: Use of acoustics to monitor ecosystem restoration.

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- @parlaynu
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software engineer
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- @nicktechs
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creative technologist
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Wildlife Protection Solutions (WPS)
Director of Technology at Wildlife Protection Solutions. Primarily focuses on leveraging machine learning and advanced data analytics to combat poaching, monitor biodiversity, and predict environmental threats.
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Arribada Initiative
Director at Arribada, a UK-based conservation technology research & development organisation



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Senior web developer and ML practitioner
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Software Developer (Wildlife Protection Solutions)
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- @elsaroeber
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I am a software developer living in Chicago, IL in the US! I have worked on the wpsWatch platform in the past, and am currently working on the front end development for the Gundi project.

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Botswana Predator Conservation Trust



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Careers
We're looking for a paid, full-time intern to join us at Octophin Digital in Islington, London over the next six months.
28 July 2022
Glad to announce I just replaced the Firetail introductory tutorial with a 2022 revision centered around Firetail 9: - general concepts - Movebank data handling - Map Viewport - Studies handling - Annotation...
26 July 2022
Quick overview of Firetail 9
19 July 2022
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Love design, passionate about conversation? Want to make sure that technologies that are being developed actually meet the needs of the people who use them? Come and work for us!
13 July 2022
WHOI is establishing an Imaging Technology Laboratory (ITL) & seeks a senior technical leader to lead the initiative. The primary goal of the ITL is to create a center of excellence to serve the technical imaging...
11 July 2022
The NCEAS invites applications for a temporary Data Fellow to engage in data science projects relating to environmental science in deserts of California. These projects will include assisting in the organization &...
9 July 2022
We are looking for an international consultant to develop and implement the SMART system for São Tomé and Príncipe terrestrial and marine ecosystems, in Portuguese
1 July 2022
Careers
FFI is seeking an ICT Assistant to help provide ICT support to our employees around the world, providing a first line support service, liaising with external providers and processing relevant administration.
31 May 2022
Careers
Key Conservation is seeking a Full Stack Engineer to join their team.
13 May 2022
Careers
Key Conservation is seeking a Full Stack Engineer to join their team.
11 May 2022
Apply now for Coding 4 Conservation's year-long mentorship program in R-based data analysis and communication for Malagasy students. Apply here by Friday, April 1, 2022 at 11:59 pm East Africa Time (GMT+3).
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Hi, thanks jval and smarye for your ideas, I will look into it. |
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Software Development | 7 years 11 months ago | |
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Software Development | 7 years 11 months ago | |
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Software Development, Latin America Community | 7 years 11 months ago | |
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Software Development | 8 years ago | |
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Software Development | 8 years ago | |
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Software Development | 8 years ago | |
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Software Development | 8 years 1 month ago | |
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Software Development | 8 years 1 month ago | |
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Software Development | 8 years 1 month ago | |
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Software Development | 8 years 2 months ago | |
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Software Development | 8 years 4 months ago | |
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