Group curators
Margaux Armfield
Wildlife Protection Solutions (WPS)
Matt Morrissette
Wildlife Protection Solutions (WPS)
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!
Resources
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Group curators
Wildlife Protection Solutions (WPS)
Software Engineer in Conservation Tech
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- 15 Discussions
- 10 Groups
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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- 1 Discussions
- 5 Groups
- @CatherineJardine
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Birds Canada Data Science and Technology Team. Primarily working on Motus and NatureCounts.
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- 3 Discussions
- 6 Groups
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- @stefan_istrate
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Machine Learning Researcher & Nature Photographer. Building conservation tech for biodiversity monitoring at Wildlife Insights.
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- 5 Discussions
- 9 Groups
GreenLab
- 0 Resources
- 20 Discussions
- 8 Groups
Welfare and Wildlife Conservation Data Scientist
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- 0 Discussions
- 7 Groups
World Wide Fund for Nature/ World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
WWF-Tanzania GIS Specialist/Developer/Trainer
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- 1 Discussions
- 7 Groups
- @MattyD797
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PhD Student | Cornell University | Smithsonian Institution; My focus is in computational ecology within fishery acoustics
- 0 Resources
- 16 Discussions
- 12 Groups
Software engineer working on natural resource management technology.
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- 0 Discussions
- 6 Groups
- @JackEdney
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Machine Learning Engineer specialised in computer vision and a passion for conservation and rebuilding.
- 1 Resources
- 1 Discussions
- 5 Groups
- @kwalker3
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The Nature Conservancy
Spatial Conservation Scientist and Program Manager
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- 0 Discussions
- 3 Groups
- @srullman
- | He, His, Him
Earthwatch Institute
Director of Research at Earthwatch Institute since 2013. Terrestrial ecologist in academic training, and champion of participatory science.
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- 0 Discussions
- 3 Groups
World Wide Fund for Nature/ World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
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Careers
Lead Software Engineer for ARISE
Chantal Huijbers
Job opening at ARISE, an innovative program in the Netherlands to build a digital infrastructure for biodiversity data and services
19 August 2022
Careers
Lead Software Engineer, Wildlife Insights
Nicole Flores
Are you creative, love new challenges and have experience developing software? The Wildlife Insights team is hiring! Join a diverse team of ecologists, data scientists, engineers and machine learning experts to protect...
10 August 2022
Link
Hi folks! I built out a human-in-the-loop annotation platform for Felidae Conservation Fund, a SF-Bay Area nonprofit last Fall using MegaDetector. I'm looking for feedback from this amazing community around areas of...
10 August 2022
Careers
Research Associate
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is seeking a new Research Associate to join their Conservation Technology Lab team.
29 July 2022
Careers
Octophin Digital - Internship
Filip Hnízdo
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
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Quick overview of Firetail 9
19 July 2022
Careers
Service Designer
Catherine Greene
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
Careers
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
Careers
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
Careers
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
ICT Assistant
Fauna & Flora
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
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