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The State of Conservation Technology: What Five Years of Data Tell Us
Vanesa Reyes and 2 more
Our 2026 report is here, drawing on five years of community-sourced data to explore how the field is evolving, where progress is being made, and where collective action is still needed.
16 June 2026
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Whether you missed a parallel session in Lima, couldn't make the journey to Peru, or simply want to revisit the most inspiring main stage moments, you can now access the recordings and presentations generously shared by...
9 June 2026
Article / Community Base | Early Career + 2
Introducing the 2026 Cohort: Women in Conservation Technology Programme, Tanzania 2026
WILDLABS Team and 1 more
We're delighted to announce the launch of our fourth Women in Conservation Technology Programme, in partnership with the Grumeti Fund and with support from the JRS Biodiversity Foundation. Join us in welcoming the 2026...
23 June 2026
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Applications Open: Become a 2026-2027 WILDLABS Group Leader
Vanesa Reyes and 1 more
Get more involved in the WILDLABS community, build your network, and leave an impact on your field by becoming a WILDLABS Group Leader.
24 June 2026
Article / Community Base | Latin America Community
WILDLABS Translation
WILDLABS Team and 1 more
We are excited to announce our new multilingual translation functionality on WILDLABS, starting with Spanish. Read more about our new content translation options and AI translation abilities.
23 April 2026
Conversations & Questions
Akiba
Community Manager
Add your voice to our conservation tech community
The WILDLABS community forums are a fountain of knowledge. By joining discussions, we can understand what the real problems are, collaborate with people with the right expertise to solve those problems, and work together to craft real solutions. We hope you'll join the conversation!
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| "Hi everyone! I am a Class 12 student from Assam, India, living right near the iconic Kaziranga National Park. My ultimate dream is to become a Conservation Technologist... |
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Community Base | 34 minutes 37 seconds ago | |
| Hi Sandro,Thanks for raising this and what could be a barrier to certain users.The Sprout badge was originally introduced to recognize engagement and, more recently, to help... |
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Community Base | 2 weeks 3 days ago | |
| Hi RaviIf you’re still looking for VHF receivers to track wildlife you could check out multi-frequency receivers. These can track 500 frequencies simultaneously (with no need for... |
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Animal Movement | 14 hours 57 minutes ago | |
| This thread is exactly the conversation I was hoping to start - thank you all.Janelle, your point about context is the crux of it. A crocodile with its mouth open could be... |
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AI for Conservation, Animal Movement, Camera Traps, Data Management & Mobilisation, Geospatial, Protected Area Management Tools, Sensors, Software Development | 19 hours 11 minutes ago | |
| @annavallery here's the article with geospatial-ish highlights in case you're interested: https://wildlabs.net/en/article/wildlabs-geospatial-group-ictc-2026. Let me know if... |
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AI for Conservation, Animal Movement, Camera Traps, Citizen Science, Community Base, Data Management & Mobilisation, Drones, Emerging Tech, Ethics of Conservation Tech, Human-Wildlife Coexistence, Latin America Community, Protected Area Management Tools, Wildlife Crime | 1 month 2 weeks ago | |
| Hi Frank,Never too later! I've sent you a message and looking forward to connecting.Best,Sam |
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| Hey Garin, how are you?you should contact https://wildlifedrones.net/ they have rented the equipment (payload and drones) in the past to track pangolins, bats and many other... |
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Drones | 1 week 5 days ago | |
| Love this advice down to the chip level 😀 |
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Acoustics | 22 hours 57 minutes ago | |
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Citizen Science, Community Base, Conservation Tech Training and Education, Data Management & Mobilisation, Ending Wildlife Trafficking Online, Ethics of Conservation Tech, Human-Wildlife Coexistence, Sustainable Fisheries, Wildlife Crime | 2 days 20 hours ago | |
| Hah! I just logged in to post this. I talked with the G4C people the other day. Thanks fo beating me to it. |
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Software Development | 10 years 2 months ago | |
| Thanks! 😀 The systems are currently in a place with Lynxes. Later this year some will move to a place with bears. |
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Camera Traps | 5 days 10 hours ago | |
| @rahul.dodhia wow I would love to work on that! It sounds like Sparrow Studio is not open source yet? But, in the meantime, I think if this was going to be a successful fork or... |
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AI for Conservation | 6 days 23 hours ago |
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Browse our selection of self-led conservation technology courses. Learn at your own pace, connect with other participants, and create new courses of your own.
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Connected Conservation Foundation scales technology to protect nature—for people and planet. We work with partners to equip Protected Areas with digital tools, boost local community education and create local tech-based careers.
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FREE Drone & GIS Mini Course from GeoWing Academy
FREE Drone & GIS Mini Course from GeoWing Academy
FREE Drone & GIS Mini Course from GeoWing Academy
QGIS For Wildlife Crime Data Analysis
QGIS For Wildlife Crime Data Analysis
QGIS For Wildlife Crime Data Analysis
Protected Area Technician (PAT) Training
Protected Area Technician (PAT) Training
Protected Area Technician (PAT) Training
Fantastic Fields: Field Data Collection the Smart Way
Fantastic Fields: Field Data Collection the Smart Way
Fantastic Fields: Field Data Collection the Smart Way
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Jake Burton
WILDLABS Project Officer
Meet conservation tech community members from around the world
WILDLABS members are working in conservation tech on every continent. No matter what you’re working on - or where - you’ll find someone to connect with in our community. To message people directly, create a profile today!
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- @sruizguz
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University of Pittsburgh
Laboratory research technician at the Kitzes lab - University of Pittsburgh. My research focuses on acoustic monitoring for ecology and conservation.
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- @mbopf
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Looking to use my Python / data science skills to help the planet
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- @Banda
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Conservation training specialist and policy analyst with 16+ years of experience advancing biodiversity, sustainable livelihoods, and climate-smart development across Africa and Europe.
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- @dave_verkaik
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Head of Business Intelligence at African Parks
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- @Jkavutha
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I am currently pursuing an MSc Conservation Biology at the University of Kent. My research interests are based around wildlife economies and how communities can be at the frontline to drive initiatives that promote sustainable livelihoods and safeguard wildlife habitats.
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Veterinary Pathologist specialising in diseases of wild European mammals
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Syed Talia Mushtaq
- @syed
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I am a fisheries researcher and conservation practitioner working at the intersection of aquatic ecology, biodiversity conservation, and community engagement, with a particular focus on freshwater ecosystems of the Himalayas.
Jian Kim
- @Jian2002
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Hi, I am an Electronic Technology (E-Tech) professional from Sri Lanka with experience in freelance web development and automation. I am currently preparing for my IELTS exam to pursue a B.Sc. pathway in New Zealand, focusing on Zoology and Animal Behavior. I am joining WILDLABS
Akanbi Esther
- @Naturegirl18
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I am a biologist and conservation advocate committed to protecting biodiversity and promoting youth participation in environmental decision-making. I work on biodiversity conservation, environmental education and sustainable development
Nick Dudas
- @nickdudas
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A full stack developer looking to participate in biodiversity conservation, preserving ecosystems in natural world.
Tharushi Malshani
- @TharushiPitigala
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Tharushi Pitigala is a Sri Lankan conservationist and marine biologist dedicated to biodiversity conservation and sustainable environmental management.
Joseph Ndung'u mutunga
- @Mutunga
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GIS and Remote Sensing expert passionate about geospatial technologies, spatial data analysis and innovative solutions for real-world challenges.
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Adrien Pajot
WILDLABS Project Manager
Keep up with the #Tech4Wildlife Community
Your experiences and knowledge are important to the future of conservation tech - so share your story! Post a new article, event or opportunity and help create a living hub for conservation technology that everyone can use.
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July Vibe Coding Party
Karina Torres
Join us for a virtual, global vibe coding party on July 22/23, 2026!
29 June 2026
Article
Applications Open: Become a 2026-2027 WILDLABS Group Leader
Vanesa Reyes and 1 more
Get more involved in the WILDLABS community, build your network, and leave an impact on your field by becoming a WILDLABS Group Leader.
24 June 2026
Article
Introducing the 2026 Cohort: Women in Conservation Technology Programme, Tanzania 2026
WILDLABS Team and 1 more
We're delighted to announce the launch of our fourth Women in Conservation Technology Programme, in partnership with the Grumeti Fund and with support from the JRS Biodiversity Foundation. Join us in welcoming the 2026...
23 June 2026
Careers
Lecturer / Associate Professor in AI for Biodiversity Science
24 June 2026
Vanesa Reyes
Careers
Job Opportunity: Amazon.ia Program Manager
22 June 2026
Carla Mere
Event
Species360 Conservation Science Alliance Research Symposium
22 June 2026
Gavrielle Kirk-Cohen
Careers
Senior Hardware Product Development Engineer - Conservation X Labs
18 June 2026
Dante Wasmuht
Careers
Full Stack Developer - Conservation X Labs
18 June 2026
Dante Wasmuht
Event
The Variety Hour: June 2026
17 June 2026
Vanesa Reyes
Community Spaces
Henry Rees
Programme Development Manager
Join a group and find your community
Connecting with people who understand the technology, species, and habitats you’re working with is so important to building your conservation tech network. Whether you’re looking for expert advice or just want to chat about your experiences, our Groups will help you find your corner of the WILDLABS community.
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- Getting behavioral data out of datasets that weren't built for it
Conservation tech work doesn't stop after data is collected in the field. Equally as important to success is navigating data management and processing tools. For the many community members who deal with enormous datasets, this group will be an invaluable resource to trade advice, discuss workflows and tools, and share what works for you.
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- Wild Moves and Wild Album: New GBIF Data Portals for Animal Tracking and Camera Trap Data
New data portals are making it easier to discover and explore wildlife tracking and camera trap datasets from around the world.
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- Anyone using Microsoft Sparrow?
Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used in the field to analyse information collected by wildlife conservationists, from camera traps and satellite images to audio recordings. AI can learn how to identify which photos out of thousands contain rare species; or pinpoint an animal call out of hours of field recordings - hugely reducing the manual labour required to collect vital conservation data. The AI For Conservation group is intended to unite and inspire all WILDLABS community members—whether already involved in AI for conservation, or not—to understand how to use and/or directly contribute to open-source research and development efforts.
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- Open-Source Solutions for Amphibian Passive Acoustic Monitoring: Lessons from Patagonia
Monitoring amphibians across the temperate forests of Patagonia presents significant logistical and technical challenges. Remote locations, harsh environmental conditions, and the large volumes of data generated by Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) can make long-term biodiversity surveys difficult to implement and maintain. In addition, environmental data often relies on multiple independent devices, increasing costs, complexity, and logistical demands in remote field conditions. Through the WILDLABS Awards 2025, our team explored practical ways to address these challenges by combining open-source hardware, environmental sensing, and AI-assisted acoustic analysis.
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Improving the computer vision detection model for the Mothbox, an automatic insect monitoring tool from Dinalab
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- Custom Hydrophone Records Dolphins
Welcome to the official group forum for our virtual course, Build Your Own Data Logger. This is your space to engage with course instructors Akiba and Jacinta from Freaklabs, find help and resources for each module, collaborate and chat with your fellow course participants, and share your progress on your own Data Logger project!
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- Open-Source Solutions for Amphibian Passive Acoustic Monitoring: Lessons from Patagonia
Monitoring amphibians across the temperate forests of Patagonia presents significant logistical and technical challenges. Remote locations, harsh environmental conditions, and the large volumes of data generated by Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) can make long-term biodiversity surveys difficult to implement and maintain. In addition, environmental data often relies on multiple independent devices, increasing costs, complexity, and logistical demands in remote field conditions. Through the WILDLABS Awards 2025, our team explored practical ways to address these challenges by combining open-source hardware, environmental sensing, and AI-assisted acoustic analysis.
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- Our first Lynx
Looking for a place to discuss camera trap troubleshooting, compare models, collaborate with members working with other technologies like machine learning and bioacoustics, or share and exchange data from your camera trap research? Get involved in our Camera Traps group! All are welcome whether you are new to camera trapping, have expertise from the field to share, or are curious about how your skill sets can help those working with camera traps.
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- Practical Considerations for Camera Trap Photography
Trail Cameras & Custom Camera Traps: Technology, Ethics & Strategies for Success
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Anyone can become a citizen scientist - even experts! If you're excited about exploring new areas of conservation tech, contributing to projects, or developing and launching your own citizen science projects or apps, this is the group for you.
🌍 Conservation technology is transforming how we protect wildlife, but are we thinking carefully enough about the risks? Drones, camera traps, GPS trackers, acoustic sensors, AI, and remote sensing have become essential tools for conservation practitioners around the world. They help us monitor species, detect threats, and respond faster than ever before. But these same technologies can also introduce unintended risks, and in some cases, can be exploited by those seeking to harm the very wildlife we're trying to protect. 🦏 Input now and/or join the discussions/research.
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Talia Speaker
Executive Manager
Connect with other members in real time
Our team works to make WILDLABS’ events engaging, fun, and informative. From Tech Tutors to Virtual Meetups to Community Calls, our events will help you learn, connect, and explore new conservation tech ideas.
Behind the Buzz Season 1
From Data to Decisions
Join us for Season 1 of Behind the Buzz, a new series where we break down complex topics with leading experts in a friendly, open space. This season, we’ll demystify key global policy processes and explore how to engage with them to support integrating critical conservation data at national and global scales, using animal movement as a lens to ground discussions.
Find these events and more in our conservation technology calendar!
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