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Call for Nominations: SCB Social Science Working Group Board

Nominations due by 10th April 2024 SCB’s Social Science Working Group (SSWG) requests nominations for three at-large seats on the SSWG Board to serve a three-year term, beginning in July 2024. The SSWG is a global community of conservation professionals interested in the application of the social sciences to global biodiversity conservation. Since 2003, the SSWG has grown to nearly 700 members in over 70 countries. The SSWG is home to a diverse and multidisciplinary Read more…

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Celebrating Excellence in Social Sciences & Conservation: The Distinguished Service Award

The Social Science Working Group (SSWG) is proud to announce the upcoming presentation of the Distinguished Service Award at the European Congress for Conservation Biology (ECCB) in June 2024. This prestigious award, granted by the Society for Conservation Biology (SCB), aims to recognize outstanding individuals, groups, or institutions whose contributions have significantly advanced the mission of SCB in the realm of conservation biology. About the Award The Distinguished Service Award is a testament to the Read more…

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Call for Blog Posts: The Social

Share Your Insights and Experiences on Social Sciences in Conservation. The Social Science Working Group (SSWG) invites contributions to our newly launched blog: The Social. This platform is not just a blog; it’s a melting pot of ideas, experiences, and personal stories, aimed at integrating social sciences into the heart of nature conservation. Whether you are a member of the SSWG or part of the wider conservation community, your voice matters. We’re Looking For: Examples Read more…

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Webinar: Challenges and opportunities in the Conservation Social Sciences across the continent of Africa

On November 23, 2023, SSWG and SCB Africa co-hosted a webinar titled “Challenges and Opportunities in the Conservation Social Sciences Across Africa”. This event was a celebration of the use of Social Sciences in Africa, where we discussed the challenges faced and the future opportunities in this field. We were fortunate to have four great speakers share their experiences, followed by a Q&A session and a group breakout session for a more detailed discussion on Read more…

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Conservation Biology: Call for abstracts for a special issue on Trends and Future Directions in the Conservation Social Sciences

To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the creation of the Society for Conservation Biology’s Social Science Working Group (SSWG), this special issue aims to reflect critically on the application and integration of the social sciences into conservation science and practice. Articles in the issue will have a prospective stance or examine past contributions and trends in the conservation social sciences through empirical investigation, synthesis, narrative review, or theoretical integration. Key topics of interest include (1) Read more…

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