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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. 

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...

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 (...

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?

We are excited to announce the commencement of our third Women in Conservation Technology Programme in partnership with the Grumeti Fund and Fauna & Flora, as we bring the programme back to Tanzania. Our first in-...

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,...