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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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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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Technology for Environmental Governance in Kenya

Zipporah Nyokabi Mureithi

15 May 2024 8:36am

Has anyone encountered any environmental project or initiative that has utilized technology to promote governance in Kenya? Please share some examples. Thank you.

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Esther Githinji

15 May 2024 10:55am

Hello @nyokabi great question! What I know of is the following, hope it's helpful:

  1. WildlifeDirect's “Eyes in the Courtroom” project, which monitors wildlife crime cases in court to inform and support improvements to environmental law and prosecution. Think it utilizes some sort of app software.
  2. MIKE
https://citesmike.org/

 

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Voices of Sustainability: Perspectives from - Africa Wholesome Sustainability Explained: What is E-PIE

Melanie Namukuru

7 May 2024 3:06am

In 1987, sustainability was defined by the United Nations Brundtland Commission as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”In 1987,...

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CathyNj

1 July 2024 5:48pm

This is great. We are trying the E-PIE concept and thank you at Eco-Thrive for involving our Kieni to Flora Initiative on this.
CathyNj

1 July 2024 6:02pm

@EstherGithinji take a read at this.
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A Year of Supporting East African Conservation Technology: Lessons on How You Can Amplify #Tech4Wildlife

Esther Githinji

29 April 2024 10:52am

It has been an extraordinary year supporting and growing the regional East African Conservation Technology Community at WILDLABS. We've made great strides and unlocked exciting opportunities for our community as we...

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Alex Rood

3 May 2024 4:14pm

Congrats Esther! Can't wait to continue working together.
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Celebrating #IWD2024 in Collaboration with SHE Changes Climate, Shortlist Futures & Women in Renewable Energy

Sherril Phyllis and 3 more

9 April 2024 6:32pm

On 27th March, our Women in Conservation Technology Programme Kenya Alumni and East Africa Community participated in a vibrant #IWD2024 gathering in Nairobi in collaboration with other women-focused organisations...

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CathyNj

2 June 2024 10:09pm

It was a great meeting of great minds. I have since interacted with MokoMaya and seen first hand her upcyclying using glass bottles...
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Introduction + Mentorship/Research Partnership 

Frida Ruiz

20 March 2024 1:41am

Hello everyone! I am a current Princeton University undergraduate student passionate about conservation tech and habitat restoration. While I am involved in youth...

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Andrew Quitmeyer

20 March 2024 2:14pm

Me and @Hubertszcz are working on biodiversity monitoring for habitat restoration on the Azuero penninsula in August. I don't have any like paid research opportunities i know of myself, but if you find yourself in panama, im sure they can use help!

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WiCT active?

Paola Bouley

16 January 2024 9:14am

Hi to WiCT - is this group still active?  I am new to the discussions board and would love to connect.  Paola (from Mozambique)

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Meredith Palmer

26 January 2024 2:17pm

Hi Paola! It's Meredith (former Pringle lab in Gorongosa) - great to see you here! Would love to touch base about the WiCT network and programming - we ran a similar programme to this in Gorongosa two years ago and are gearing up for another women's session in Gorongosa this August. It would be great to involve you if you're interested? 

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Women in conservation technology

Lucy Millington

17 January 2024 12:58pm

Hi, sorry if this information is available somewhere and I just haven't found it (I'm new to the community). I wondered if anyone had an idea of what the proportion/number is of...

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Carly Batist

18 January 2024 3:23pm

You could look at WILDLABS' State of Conservation Tech research results! Shows ~⅓ of survey respondents are female (though this is obviously just a subset of the total people/women in conservation tech, the subset being those who filled out the survey).

@EstherGithinji runs some of the WILDLABS Women in Conservation Tech programs so she would have lots of insights into this! 

 

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