The Social Science Working Group (SSWG) is looking forward to an exciting programme of conservation social science at the North American Congress for Conservation & Restoration (NACCR) 2026. Whether you’re a long-standing member of the conservation social science community or simply interested in learning more about the human dimensions of conservation, we hope Read more
The Society for Conservation Biology (SCB) Asia Region, in collaboration with SCB Nepal and the Burhan Community Regeneration and Conservation Foundation (BCRCF), proudly hosted the 6th Conservation Asia Congress in the historic city of Kathmandu in the first week of June, 2026. Under the theme “Harmonising Biodiversity and Human Well-being Read more
Imaginemos un pequeño pueblo en el que comienza a circular el rumor de que existe un proyecto de creación de un área protegida en las cercanías. La falta de información precisa y la incertidumbre alimentan todo tipo de expectativas y prejuicios. Algunas nacen desde el temor o la desconfianza: “nos Read more
By Anu Rai I joined a group of Bote Indigenous community members early in the morning. As we approached a dried-up riverbed, I watched them form a circle on the riverbank, arranging tree branches and bringing out traditional fishing tools. They were preparing for a ceremony to pray for water; Read more
By Caroline Ferguson Irlanda and Ann Singeo On the island of Palau, a quiet revolution is taking place. High school students armed with notebooks and recording devices are sitting with elders, documenting centuries-old fishing practices and agricultural techniques that sustained their ancestors. What makes this remarkable isn’t just the knowledge Read more