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Welcome to the home of the Women in Conservation Technology Programme (WiCT)! This is a space for the women and mentors involved in the programme to keep in touch, share updates and resources, and problem solve together! Drop into our group to say hello and keep in touch with the programme and participants. 

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Susana W. Kihia
A marine environmentalist with diverse experience in collaborating on multidisciplinary & community-centred marine research focused on: fisheries management, blue carbon strategies, seagrass ecosystems, & ocean literacy.
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GPS collars for domestic dogs

Stephanie M.

20 January 2025 3:26am

Hi Everyone - I'm quantifying home ranges and contact rates between wildlife, pastoralists, and domestic animals (livestock guardian dogs and livestock) living on shared...

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Constance Woodman

20 February 2025 8:46pm

What are your parameters? Do you need yes no movement, which could be collected with an accelerometer and no lat-long data?

Movement on an XY grid once an hour within a tightly bounded area?

High resolution once per second data? Large geographic area?

Different technologies deliver ddifferent datasets. Sometimes, significantly!

Fadhilla Golda

10 March 2025 11:37am

Hi Stephanie, at https://Savannahtracking.com we develop and manufacture a variety of collars with sizes ranging from about 95 grams for Raptors, 200grams - 1200g for mammals, and collars for large mammals such as Elephants. We currently have collars deployed on Dingoes which are about the same size as domestic dogs, and I believe that a similar solution will be perfect for your needs.
Our GPS collars can be programmed to collect high resolution data (15-minute gps positions) with hourly uploads via iridium satellite to our server where you can view and download the data from our dedicated windows or MAC SDM platforms. We also have a view only android/ios app. All our collars have two-way satellite communication, Internet based downloading via the free accompanying Savannah Tracking data manager software, automated Google Earth links for visualization, fully user definable geo fencing allowing for point, line and polygon fences and automated app and mail alarms in case of zone violation.

Kindly reach out to us and we can discuss a bespoke solution for your tracking needs at info@savannahtracking.com

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A call for support

Letícia Benavalli

14 February 2025 12:34pm

I have been accepted into the Beahrs Environmental Leadership Program, a prestigious summer course on Sustainable Environmental Management at...

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Maristela Martins de Camargo

14 February 2025 6:46pm

Hi, Leticia - Have a look on Planet Women and Awesome Foundation, they might offer something. I'd also try to contact the folks from Onçafari and Pousada Caiman and ask for their sponsorship. Good luck! 

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Climate changes in wildlife protected areas

Nora Noel

14 August 2024 11:26am

Hello! Good day everyone?I have a query about climate change and i would appreciate to get some ideas from you.I am volunteering in a national park, ecologist and i am interested...

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Adventina Nyanjobe Anthony

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:

  1. 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.
  2. How has climate variability affected or supported the survival rate of introduced species?
  3. Climate variability is one among many factors of invasion, how is the invasion rate in your ecosystem?
  4. 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! 
Tatenda Hanyani

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.

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Effect of Climatic change on Animals "LIONS🦁"

Nora Noel

29 August 2024 5:12pm

Hello. Hope everyone is great.I have a question for anyone that has participated either  in research or any readings regarding effects of climatic change on physiology of...

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Sarah Mshanga

30 August 2024 9:27pm

Hello Nora.

Hope the information below will be usefull.

Climate change impacts lions’ physiology by causing extreme heat stress, which can lead to dehydration, impaired metabolism, and overall health issues. Reproductive physiology is affected as heat stress may reduce fertility and impact pregnancy and cub survival. Lions' immune systems can weaken due to increased disease risk, while behavioral changes, such as becoming more nocturnal to avoid heat, can affect their energy and nutrition. Additionally, reduced prey availability due to climate change can lead to malnutrition and poor body condition.

And in the side of young male and female, young male lions are particularly vulnerable as their higher energy expenditure and roaming behavior expose them to greater risks from climate impacts, including decreased prey and water availability. In contrast, young female lions face challenges related to reproductive health and cub survival. While both sexes are affected, young males are more prone to the negative effects due to their solitary lifestyle and increased conflict risks.

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Looking for literature materials/any useful data on HHC(Human-Hippopotamus Conflict) mitigation and coexistence.

Loveness L Mutungi

12 June 2024 7:24pm

Hello Wildlabbers,I am looking for anyone who have done some research on human-hippopotamus conflict mitigation and coexistence or anyone who might have some scientific info/...

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Nyangeta Magesa

7 July 2024 10:07am

Hi loveness,

Your doing great here are some research that may be helpful on what your looking for

search for article of Human-Hippopotamus Conflict: Impacts and Mitigation Strategies published in the Journal of Wildlife Management.

https://www.google.com/search?client=ubuntu-sn&sca_esv=23430e1df8f38b82&channel=fs&q=Assessing+Human-Wildlife+Conflict+with+Hippopotamuses+in+the+Context+of+Wildlife+Conservation+from+the+African+Journal+of+Ecology.&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwigkNqHx5SHAxXi0gIHHaOBA-EQgwN6BAgFEAE

 

 

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It wouldn't be possible without WiCT & Arm

FATMA

8 July 2024 12:58pm

Despite my background in political ecology, I never wanted the science part of my degree to be neglected. When I joined the Nelson Mandela Institution of Science and Technology, I decided to research on the carbon...

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Frank van der Most

23 August 2024 1:01am

What an interesting story, Fatma! I wonder how you went about facing those challenges with collecting carbon footprint data, before you got the support of ARM? I mean, was it...
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Tanzania Take Two: Kicking off our new cohort of Women in Conservation Technology Programme 2024 

WILDLABS Team and 2 more

17 June 2024 5:47pm

Last week, we returned from the opening workshop of our third Women in Conservation Technology Programme, hosted by the Research and Innovation in the Serengeti Ecosystem (RISE) Institute at the Grumeti Fund. This...

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Victoria Mkessa

17 June 2024 7:45am

I'm so grateful to be part of this amazing and impactful program. I can't wait to see what these brilliant young ladies are going to achieve in the near future.
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NEW PUBLICATION ALERT!

Consolata Gathoni Gitau

17 June 2024 11:33am

One of the most thrilling moments for any researcher is seeing their hard work published for the world to see. As part of the Women in Conservation Technology (WiCT) Kenya Cohort One, we not only learnt about the use of...

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Esther Githinji

17 June 2024 12:57pm

Congratulations Consolata!!! So exciting to read this :)
Sarah Maagi

17 June 2024 7:40pm

Many congratulation Consolata for such a milestone.
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Training Youth and Community on Data Collection as Citizen Scientists.

Ester Matingisa

16 June 2024 4:19am

I’m Ester Matingisa, conservationist with a demonstrated interest in bird ecology and I devoted a great deal of time to working on environmental and biodiversity conservation projects. I’m currently working with...

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Esther Githinji

17 June 2024 1:03pm

Great to read about how you are including your community in conservation tech efforts, Ester!!!
Sarah Maagi

17 June 2024 7:59pm

So inspiring Ester...
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Breaking Barriers: From Women in Conservation Technology Trainee to Project Officer

irene masonda

16 June 2024 3:18am

I'm Irene Abson Masonda, a passionate conservationist dedicated to achieving human-wildlife coexistence through a technology-participatory approach. In an era where technology intertwines seamlessly with environmental...

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Use of Technology to inspire Children and foster a love for nature

Angelamercy Baltazary

15 June 2024 9:14pm

I’m Angelamercy Baltazary, a passionate Conservation Biologist. My research interests lie in Human Dimensions in Wildlife Conservation and Conservation Technology. I was honored to participate in the WiCT program 2023...

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Securing the herd: traditional log Bomas Make way for Resilient Wire Fences

Ashura Rajabu

15 June 2024 8:35pm

Traditional log bomas, used to protect livestock, are being replaced by more resilient wire fences. Wire fences offer several advantages: they are more durable, and provide better security against predators. This...

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Into Conservation: participating in wildlife research at Grumeti-Ikorongo Game reserves.

Sarah Maagi

15 June 2024 7:08pm

As an early career conservationist with a keen interest in utilizing GIS for monitoring wildlife species and their habitats, the WiCT program has served as a pivotal platform for my professional development. 

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IMPACTING NATURE CONSERVATION THROUGH YOUTH RESTORATION INITIATIVES &TECHNOLOGY

Susan Chege Reuben

15 June 2024 7:57am

Biodiversity loss and environmental degradation have stricken many ecosystems, including the tropics. Human beings have been the foremost drivers of these loss, through forest clearing, infrastructures development and...

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Esther Githinji

17 June 2024 1:28pm

Wonderful to read about your mentorship and resilience, Susan despite the challenges!!! Kudos to you for your hard work and commitment. 
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From WICT Workshops to Glasgow: My Journey in Wildlife Conservation and Technology Integration

ELIMINATHA AMBROSS

14 June 2024 9:43am

I’m Eliminatha Ambross, an enthusiastic conservationist who recently participated in the WICT 2023 program in Tanzania. My last update detailed my experiences at the Wildlife Conservation and Information Technology (...

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Victoria Mkessa

17 June 2024 8:05am

Congratulations Elina!! Wishing you all the best as you embark on this academic journey. I hope UofG opens more doors to greater conservation tech opportunities .
Sarah Maagi

17 June 2024 7:43pm

So proud of you Eliminatha, all the best on your academic journey.
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New WILDLABS Funding & Finance group

Frank van der Most

5 June 2024 3:24pm

WildLabs will soon launch a 'Funding and Finance' group. What would be your wish list for such a group? Would you be interested in co-managing or otherwise helping out?

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Alex Rood

5 June 2024 4:14pm

This is great, Frank! @StephODonnell, maybe we can try to bring someone from #Superorganism (@tomquigley ?) or another venture company (#XPRIZE) into the fold!
Paul Edonga

6 June 2024 1:38am

I find the group to be dope, fundraising in the realm of conservation has been tough especially for emerging conservation leaders. There are no centralized grants tracking common...
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