About SSWG

MISSION

The mission of the Social Science Working Group (SSWG) is to strengthen conservation social science and its application to conservation practice.

Social Science Working Group BYLAWSREAD

VISION

  • Inform key scientific debates in conservation policy
  • Establish a vibrant global community of conservation social scientists
  • Catalyze development of the next generation of leaders in conservation social science
Social Science Working Group STRATEGIC PLAN 2015-20READ

GOALS

  1. Science: Advance scientific understanding of conservation as a social process
  2. Policy: Inform conservation decision-making through scientific dialogue and stakeholder engagement
  3. Capacity-Building: Enhance the ability of scholars and practitioners to understand and address the social dimensions of biodiversity conservation
  4. Membership: Expand, diversify, and engage the SSWG membership
  5. Organizational Development: Increase the capacity of the SSWG to achieve its mission