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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I'm a PhD student and the main topic of my research project is large carnivores' activity rhythms. I am passionate about statistical modeling, specifically through a Bayesian approach.
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Based in Australia, in the Blue Mountains and working with WWF-Australia on a new program "Eyes on Country". Working on the interface of tech, conservation and First Nations/Ranger groups.
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- @Dannii
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Hi, I'm a UX Designer and Researcher and animal lover. I design interfaces, improve user experiences and user/business flows. Happy to contribute in conservation. Please DM me 🌟 I check Linkedin more frequently, please DM me there https://www.linkedin.com/in/danniic/
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Queensland University of Technology (QUT)



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- @Wismer_Cherono
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Senior Research Scientist and conservationist with a key interest in the conservation of birds through research.

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Sensing Clues Foundation



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Academic working at Loughborough, looking at how citizens can use climate apps to engage in climate action.
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My role in conservation is to infuse molecular Genomics into conservation management.
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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 | |
Hi Kate, At ZSL, we're continuing to work with the WildTrack team on their solution - now named SmartSkout. We've just had an article published on the Guardian... |
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Software Development | 7 years 11 months ago | |
Dear Colleagues, The SMART Partnership, in collaboration with Flora & Fauna International and WCS Belize, is organizing and/or... |
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Software Development, Latin America Community | 7 years 11 months ago | |
Thanks for all the interest everyone! My colleague Jaymie and I are so excited that people are checking out our game. Let us know if you have any questions or suggestions! |
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Software Development | 8 years ago | |
Hi Fleur, I see now that the Merlin App bird packs are limited to North America. You could certainly contact the Cornell University Lab of Ornitology (http://www.birds.cornell.... |
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Software Development | 8 years ago | |
Thanks for sharing this, Drew! We have a number of SMART focused case studies and articles in our Resources area that might also be worth checking out if you're considering... |
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Software Development | 8 years ago | |
Hello Baker, What kind of website you are trying to create? Like do you just want to share research data to those organizations or is it just to share reports (as in... |
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Software Development | 8 years 1 month ago | |
This might be of interest - in collaboration with ZSL, the Extreme Citizen Science group at UCL have been deploying tools in Cameroon to... |
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Software Development | 8 years 1 month ago | |
Hello WILDLABS Community! Have you thought about creating your own mobile mapping app? Not quite sure where to start? Looking... |
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Software Development | 8 years 1 month ago | |
This upcoming conference might be of interest: By the end of this intensive 4-day conference for women and non-binary people in... |
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Software Development | 8 years 2 months ago | |
Hi Steph, Actully, it's my presentation topic in class, Now I don't have a data but have to deliever an information in general. So can I produce depctive data... |
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Software Development | 8 years 4 months ago | |
Could imagine this might interest some of you: Big Ocean Button Challenge Mobile apps to turn ocean data into the products and... |
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Software Development | 8 years 5 months ago |