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Women Conserving Southern Africa	This is wonderful, thanks for sharing!		Community Base, Early Career, Human-Wildlife Coexistence, Women in Conservation Tech Programme (WiCT)	11 hours 15 minutes ago
Feedback New Tech - tracking aquatic biodiversity in offshore windfarms	Hi, My name is Gina. I'm currently working on my Bachelor's Thesis and would like some feedback on my final concept. It is a ...		Acoustics, Emerging Tech, Marine Conservation, Sensors, Women in Conservation Tech Programme (WiCT)	2 months ago
GPS collars for domestic dogs	Thank you! I will follow up by email.	+8	Animal Movement, Conservation Dogs, East Africa Community, Geospatial, Sensors, Women in Conservation Tech Programme (WiCT)	5 months ago
A call for support	Thank you so much!!! I will contact them.		Conservation Tech Training and Education, Latin America Community, Women in Conservation Tech Programme (WiCT)	5 months 3 weeks ago
Climate changes in wildlife protected areas	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....		Climate Change, Community Base, Geospatial, Women in Conservation Tech Programme (WiCT)	6 months ago
Effect of Climatic change on Animals "LIONS🦁"	Hello Nora, I hope the link below can provide you with some information.		Climate Change, Community Base, Women in Conservation Tech Programme (WiCT), East Africa Community	11 months 1 week ago
Looking for literature materials/any useful data on HHC(Human-Hippopotamus Conflict) mitigation and coexistence.	Hi @nyangetamagesa , i'm so grateful for our input.		Human-Wildlife Coexistence, Data management and processing tools, East Africa Community, Women in Conservation Tech Programme (WiCT)	1 year ago
Technology for Environmental Governance in Kenya	Thank you very much for this Esther. I also came across Trade in Wildlife Information Exchange (TWIX) which is a enforcement tool for international wildlife trade.		Women in Conservation Tech Programme (WiCT), Citizen Science, Emerging Tech, East Africa Community	1 year 2 months ago
Introduction + Mentorship/Research Partnership	I actually will be in Panama for an internship during June-July in the Azuero peninsula!! What organization are you both involved in?		Conservation Tech Training and Education, Early Career, Women in Conservation Tech Programme (WiCT)	1 year 4 months ago
WiCT active?	Super, I'll be in touch soon!		Women in Conservation Tech Programme (WiCT)	1 year 5 months ago
Women in conservation technology	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 Programme (WiCT)	1 year 6 months ago
Data-Driven Insights into Canine Welfare and ConservationEfforts in Nairobi County	IntroductionNairobi County, Kenya’s capital, has an initiative that reshapes the lives of animals—the Kenya Society for...		Women in Conservation Tech Programme (WiCT)	1 year 7 months ago

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Project support officer - Conservation Tech

Tom August

11 December 2023 10:24pm

Outstanding chance for a motivated and ambitious individual to enhance their current project support skills by engaging with a diverse array of exciting projects in the field of biodiversity science.

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Data Viz Inspo for the Holidays

Lacey Hughey

11 December 2023 8:42pm

Unwrapping tips and tricks for sharing the wonders of animal movement with others

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My Experience and Takeaways at the 1st WildlifeScientific Conference

Rose Abae

1 December 2023 4:42pm

Pomp!! Color! glamour and jubilation filled the first ever wildlife scientific conference dubbed “Use of Wildlife Science for enhanced Biodiversity Conservation and improved Livelihoods” that took place at the Lake...

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Taking on the conservation Strides

Rose Abae

1 December 2023 4:18pm

In a threatening world full of challenges to both humans and non-humans in existence, soliciting for diverse sustainable solutions to promote coexistence is vital and the answer lies in the advancement and adoption of...

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Conservation of Kikuyu Escarpment Forest

Consolata Gathoni Gitau

1 December 2023 12:38pm

With the support of Women in Conservation Technology (Kenya) and Arm, I had a chance to work with Kijabe Environment Volunteers in Kikuyu Escarpment Forest. This was an opportunity to channel my passion for the...

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Impacts of Rhino Fence on other Wildlife Species

Rita

1 December 2023 9:25am

Hello, My name is Rita Orahle, a Rhino Monitoring Officer from Loisaba Conservancy. In this article, I will give an update on research on the fence and key gained skills and support from the Women in Conservation...

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PhD Position- Nottingham Trent University UK

Consolata Gathoni Gitau

1 December 2023 7:13am

Pathways to the resilience of agro-pastoral communities in Kenya- PhD Position at NTU

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Into the Underwater Savanna: BRUV Surveys In Seagrass Beds

Susana W. Kihia

30 November 2023 6:12pm

Using baited remote underwater videos (BRUVs) to survey seagrass habitats along Kenya’s North Coast

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Conservation of endangered birds in Kenya

Cynthia Waithera Gichimu

30 November 2023 12:57pm

Hello, and welcome to this article. My name is Cynthia Waithera Gichimu, and I am passionate about bird conservation. I will share with you some of my experiences and insights as a volunteer with two amazing...

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Shakirah Namuli

21 December 2023 4:48am

Amazing work Cynthia, we are also facing the same challenges in Uganda. moreover, the grey crowned crane is our national bird. I wish you all the best. Am a birdwatcher myself

Cynthia Waithera Gichimu

21 December 2023 9:32am

Thank you so much for your kind words Shakirah! It's wonderful to hear from a fellow bird enthusiast in Uganda. The grey crowned crane is indeed a magnificent bird, and it's...

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Paving the Way for Women: LoRaWAN Technology in Akagera National Park with Clementine Uwamahoro

Esther Githinji and 1 more

29 November 2023 5:22pm

Read our interview with Clementine Uwamahoro, African Parks’ Country Manager in Conservation Technology overlooking technology operations for both Akagera National Park and Nyungwe National Park.

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Feeding the Curiosity: A Closer Lookat Acacia xanthophloea's Shifting Defenses

Mary Waithira

28 November 2023 2:26pm

In the sprawling African savannas, the Acacia xanthophloea takes the spotlight, weaving a tale of resilience against herbivores. The defense mechanisms of plants, such as spines, thorns, and prickles emerge as nature's...

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Mary Waithira

2 December 2023 9:16am

Big thanks to WiCT mentors

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Enhancing Animal Welfare Through Data-Driven Insights

Naomi

7 September 2023 7:32pm

My project has evolved the original idea to create an easy-to-use device for novice dog trainers to help in odor work. Though I still believe in my idea, my passion for animal...

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Rob Appleby

8 September 2023 4:30pm

Sound really interesting and valuable Naomi. Looking forward to hearing more as the project continues.

Cheers,

Rob

Naomi

23 November 2023 1:36pm

Hello Rob, I am hoping to have a follow-up soon on this, thanks for the boost!

Chat soon

Naomi

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ICOTEQ launch TAGRANGER® system of products

Craig Rackstraw

23 November 2023 1:25pm

TagRanger® is a state-of-the-art wildlife finding, monitoring and tracking solution for research, conservation and environmental professionals. With superior configurability for logging data, reporting location and...

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AWMS Conference 2023

Wildlife Drones

23 November 2023 4:30am

CONSERVATION AMIDST CONFLICT

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Eliminatha, WiCT 2023 Tanzania

ELIMINATHA AMBROSS

21 November 2023 1:09pm

Passionate wildlife researcher and tech user, making strides in Grumeti, the heart of western Serengeti,Tanzania, using Camera Traps to gain priceless insights into the lives of this unique fauna and contributing greatly to understanding and preserving the Serengeti's ecosystems...

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Making Progress: The Women in Conservation Technology Programme, Kenya

WILDLABS Team and 2 more

14 November 2023 6:53pm

The Women in Conservation Technology Programme, Kenya Cohort have made substantial progress towards their conservation tech objectives as pitched at the closing workshop in November 2022. We catch up with the cohort as...

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Volunteering at Kijabe Environment Volunteers (KENVO)

Consolata Gathoni Gitau

14 November 2023 6:52pm

At KENVO's Environmental and Conservation Department, I was able to participate in detailed bird, biodiversity and threatened plant species monitoring in Kereita Forest as part of an ITF restoration project, as well as...

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Awarded the prestigious Chevening Scholarship Award to Study MSc Conservation Biology

Janet Kavutha

14 November 2023 6:51pm

My passion is in designing and implementing conservation projects that address conservation challenges in the grassroots. The WiCT Programme is exactly what I needed to realise and get a clear picture of my...

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Documenting the Birds of Lewa-Borana Landscape

Eunice Kamau

14 November 2023 6:50pm

Lewa-Borana Landscape (LBL) has over 490 bird species and using the pointers above, I have been able to develop a bird’s photo evidence database which is currently over 80%. The database helps us document the birds of...

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Researching on the Electric Rhino Fence Effects on other Wildlife Species in Loisaba Conservancy

Rita

14 November 2023 6:49pm

Support from the WiCT Programme assisted me in pursuing research on the electric rhino fence effects on other wildlife species in Loisaba Conservancy. This project will provide insight into how the design of the fence...

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Citizen Science as a Tool to Enhance Biodiversity Conservation in the Tana River Primate National Reserve (TRPNR)

Rose Abae

14 November 2023 6:48pm

Leading the International Primates Day Awareness Celebrations in the TRPNR, Kenya's center for primate conservation and home to five of the nine primate species and three of the eleven primate subspecies on the Kenyan...

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Researching Seagrass Habitats Along the Kenyan Coast

Susana W. Kihia

14 November 2023 6:47pm

Engaging in seagrass conservation research along the Kenyan coast with dynamic approaches that integrate the skills I gained from the WiCT Training as part of my Master’s (by thesis) in Zoology program at Stellenbosch...

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Game Changing Research Equipment for Masters Project

Zipporah Nyokabi Mureithi

14 November 2023 6:47pm

Gaining access to research equipment including a new laptop and hard disk has been a game changer for my master’s project. I am now able to carry out data analysis and communication of findings more efficiently.

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Adaptable Defenses: How Yellow Fever (Acacia Xanthophloea) Trees Respond to Pressure from Herbivores

Mary Waithira

14 November 2023 6:46pm

My research sought to determine whether Acacia xanthophloea (yellow fever) trees allocate more resources to physical defenses, like spines, in areas where herbivore activity is high. This involved an experimental study...

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Creating Awareness on Bushmeat Offences Using Local Barazas and SMS

Christine Mwaniki

14 November 2023 6:44pm

My project seeks to create awareness on bushmeat activities, through physical barazas as well use of technology (SMS – in Swahili) to disseminate messages on the offences and penalties under the Wildlife Conservation...

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Grey Crowned Cranes Census, Kenya 2023

Cynthia Waithera Gichimu

14 November 2023 6:44pm

Highlights from my participation in the nationwide grey crowned cranes census organized by the International Crane Foundation, and other partners between February and March 2023 in Kenya to survey one of the most...

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Tracking the Strides: Reticulated Giraffe in Mugie Conservancy

Ann Wambui

14 November 2023 6:43pm

A Journey into Understanding Reticulated Giraffe Population Dynamics in the Enchanting Landscape of Mugie Conservancy

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AmazoniaHack: Open Innovation for the Amazon Rainforest

Sanjana Paul

9 November 2023 2:15pm

A bilingual hackathon focused on combating deforestation

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What happened to Science During Covid-19 Pandemic?

Sherril Phyllis

11 September 2023 1:53pm

Restrictions introduced to control the spread of covid-19 during the early stages of the pandemic destabilized life in all aspects, including research. This is my story

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Human-Elephant Conflict Tech Solution in Tsavo: NdovuCare

Esther Githinji and 1 more

7 August 2023 1:36pm

Read our interview with Sandra Maryanne, a young conservation tech innovator raised in Taita, Ivarenyi with first-hand experience on the challenges of human-elephant conflict within her community. To address this, she...

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CathyNj

30 April 2024 12:48am

Persistence. Watching from where she started and that she is still at it despite the challenges is inspiring. I will visit her soon to see first hand how Ndovu care operates.

Esther Githinji

9 May 2024 1:56pm

Sounds great @CathyNj looking forward to you catching up with Sandra and learning more about her innovation in-person!

Esther Githinji

15 May 2024 9:34am

Hello @Sandra254 :) Ndovu Care is perfect to feature in the Product section of The Inventory - I've gone ahead and created a new...

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