With experts across the WILDLABS community working with every type of technology and in every imaginable environment, our platform is a great place to find advice and resources on choosing what tools are right for your conservation project. Whether you're in the market to try a new camera trap model, want to experiment with drones for the first time, or need help weighing the pros and cons of data management tools, there's someone in the WILDLABS community who can help you make a smart and informed choice!
The Community Base is our general gathering group. It's the place where we cover more general, big picture topics in conservation technology - ones that don't fit neatly into our other groups. If you don't know where to post something, just post it in this group. Our moderators will move it if needed!
At our Community Base, you'll find updates from the WILDLABS team on upcoming events and opportunities, and have the chance to shape our programs and platform with your opinions. And most importantly, the Community Base is also home to our Welcome to WILDLABS thread, the best place to introduce yourself to us and the community. Stop by and tell us what you're working on!
Whether you're new to WILDLABS and want to know where to begin, or you're a longtime member looking for a handy bank of resources, our Getting Started on WILDLABS thread will be your one-stop guide to getting the most out of our platform.
Want to find out more about WILDLABS? Check out our recent community call:
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I'm the Community Manager at WILDLABS
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I'm the WILDLABS Research Specialist at WWF-US
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WILDLABS Associate Specialist based in Southern California
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Computer engineer, Drone Pilot, Seed researcher
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Project Officer, WILDLABS
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Conservation Technologist, National Geographic Explorer, and Founder of Conservify and FieldKit
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I'm a marine biologist working at Local Ocean Conservation as a marine research and data manager. I love exploring the wonders of the underwater world and learning about the amazing creatures that live there. I'm passionate about protecting our oceans and raising awareness.
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I am a master's student currently working on acoustic monitoring of an Endangered frog species in South Africa.
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I am the WILDLABS East Africa Community Coordinator
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Senior Technical Specialist, Wildlife Trade
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Countering poaching and IWT
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Jack of all Trades. I've been a zoo keeper, a conservation geneticist and a web developer who specialises in conservation projects and orgs.
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A systems and policy specialist, currently working as the Quality & Accreditation Manager for Ceres Tag.
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Come work with us! WILDLABS and Fauna & Flora are seeking an intern to help develop the movement ecology content on the Inventory - our wiki-inspired database of conservation technology. Accepting applications until...
6 June 2023
Welcome to Sustained Effort, a collection of community thoughts on the future of sustainability in the conservation technology field.
31 May 2023
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This May, AI for the Planet Alliance announced the Winners and Finalists for its 2022 call for solutions focused on advancing promising AI solutions that combat climate change and we think you should check them out!
25 May 2023
Careers
We are a team of ecologists and technologists who believe good business must be good for nature. We’re building an economy that puts nature and business in balance by incentivising the restoration of nature at scale.
16 May 2023
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Careers
We are a team of ecologists and technologists who believe good business must be good for nature. We’re building an economy that puts nature and business in balance by incentivising the restoration of nature at scale.
16 May 2023
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We are looking for an experienced Programme Development Manager to join our team and help us grow our organisation's impact. The ideal candidate will have a passion for wildlife conservation and technology, and a...
5 May 2023
The new GSMA ClimateTech report explores the role digital solutions can play in improving natural resource management, focusing particularly on the power dynamics of using such technologies among local communities. We’...
21 April 2023
We are seeking an ICT Assistant to help provide ICT support to our employees around the world, providing a first line support service, liaising with external providers and processing relevant administration.
14 April 2023
The Project Manager will work to implement acoustic monitoring projects in countries worldwide with some of the biggest stakeholders in conservation tech and biodiversity monitoring!
12 April 2023
Article
The MOOC TECH will introduce the context of technologies applied to conservation, existing techniques, prerequisites for their implementation, their scientific and / or technical basis, their opportunities and...
6 April 2023
Come work with us! WILDLABS and WWF are seeking a graduate intern to support our conservation technology research programme by investigating trends, gaps, and opportunities for advancement across the sector. Accepting...
14 March 2023
Come work with us! WILDLABS and WWF are seeking an undergraduate intern to help us grow our signature #Tech4Wildlife Photo Challenge event. Accepting applications now!
14 March 2023
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Did we send you an invite to our workshop? I know you were on the list! We're organising a few networking things, including an event in partnership with EFN, Rufford Foundation,... |
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Community Base | 3 hours 23 minutes ago | |
Hi Wildlabbers!I hope you've all taken the chance to read our new series Sustained Effort - if you haven't yet, take some time to skim... |
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Climate Change, Community Base | 1 day ago | |
ooooh! Not sure when I'll be getting to Kigali still, but definitely interested in at least the networking event! Might be a last minute addition to the workshop if I get down... |
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Community Base | 6 days 4 hours ago | |
The Arts, Culture, Technology and Climate Change. Do they have a place together and can they successfully intersect to generate new... |
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Climate Change, Community Base, East Africa Community, Emerging Tech, Software and Mobile Apps | 6 days 9 hours ago | |
Hi WildLabs,ZSL is looking for Beta testers for Instant Detect 2.0. If you are a conservationist, scientist or wildlife ranger with... |
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Camera Traps, Climate Change, Community Base, Connectivity, Emerging Tech, Human-Wildlife Conflict, Sensors, Wildlife Crime | 4 weeks ago | |
Wildlabers, I have been randomly trying a few things here and there for a career switch. But so far it has been in bits and pieces. Meanwhile, I have started pursuing Masters... |
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Community Base, Early Career | 1 month ago | |
Hello all! Bluspark is a plateform that allows natural area managers such as natural parks or reserves to optimize their day to day... |
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Citizen Science, Community Base, Connectivity, Conservation Tech Training and Education, Ethics of Conservation Tech, Protected Area Management Tools, Software and Mobile Apps | 1 month 1 week ago | |
Here's a new one for your calendar! Circle the dates for this year's EarthRanger User Conference. Hosted in Cape Town from 1-5 November 2023, the EarthRanger User Conference... |
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Community Base | 1 month 1 week ago | |
Hey everyone,On Thursday 11th May, Howard Frederick from Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute will be covering a Tech... |
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Community Base, East Africa Community, Protected Area Management Tools | 1 month 1 week ago | |
Posting this with the caveat that I have NOT listened to this yet so it's not an endorsement. I have skimmed the accompanying article though and found it through Simon Gardener... |
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Community Base | 1 month 2 weeks ago | |
I finally managed to sit down and write my intro! So glad to be here and meet you in the future. Why I joined Wildlabs:Reversing the biodiversity crisis is the biggest... |
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Community Base | 1 month 4 weeks ago | |
Hi Carly, many thanks for getting back to me and apologies for the slow reply. The internet has been down here for the last week. We do not currently do any acoustic monitoring... |
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Community Base | 2 months 3 weeks ago |
ICCB: Are you going? Are you presenting? Share your tech related activities!
30 March 2023 10:58am
26 May 2023 8:24pm
I will be there! No booth or anything but I will bring along some FieldKits (both terrestrial and underwater). I would love to meet up for a conservation tech happy hour. I think that is a great idea!
8 June 2023 4:32pm
Did we send you an invite to our workshop? I know you were on the list! We're organising a few networking things, including an event in partnership with EFN, Rufford Foundation, Whitley and CLP - keep night two free for this one!
What are the smallest changes you can make right now to make your work more sustainable?
7 June 2023 7:46pm
2023 Esri User Conference
7 June 2023 3:37pm
WILDLABS Conservation Tech Intern (The Inventory)
6 June 2023 10:43am
UNEP Executive Director - Inger Andersen's take on why African nations have the power & tools to re-design a plastic pollution-free future
5 June 2023 1:28pm
Inger Andersen, the Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) explains how the innovative approaches towards curbing plastic pollution witnessed across African nations can help in pivoting to a plastics-free future through pioneering innovative manufacturing, packaging and design solutions.
This opinion first appeared in The Nation Africa
Register your #WorldEnvironmentDay Event or Activity and Share it with the World
5 June 2023 1:07pm
It's World Environment Day! This year the focus is on solutions to plastic pollution under the campaign #BeatPlasticPollution.
How are you getting involved to solve plastic pollution using conservation technology?
ICCB early bird registration extended - join our WILDLABS workshop on movement ecology innovation!
9 May 2023 11:56pm
10 May 2023 12:01pm
Me!! Can't wait!
2 June 2023 3:43pm
ooooh! Not sure when I'll be getting to Kigali still, but definitely interested in at least the networking event! Might be a last minute addition to the workshop if I get down early enough.
How are the Arts intersecting with Conservation Technology in a rapidly changing world?
2 June 2023 10:30am
Download Now: The Sustained Effort Series
31 May 2023 10:00am
10 AI for the Planet Projects you should be excited about
25 May 2023 11:07am
The Variety Hour: May
22 May 2023 12:45pm
The Business of Conservation Conference 2023
17 May 2023 8:29am
Chief of Staff
16 May 2023 4:13pm
Field Surveyor
16 May 2023 4:06pm
Apply to Beta test Instant Detect 2.0
11 May 2023 10:55am
ICCB 2023 WILDLABS Workshop: Bridging Sectors for Movement Ecology Innovation
9 May 2023 8:37pm
How do I create an aerial survey flight plan for wildlife monitoring?
9 May 2023 9:24am
Conservation Tech Career Pathways - what do you want to know?
17 June 2022 1:30pm
8 May 2023 2:37am
Dom,
I am extremely sorry that I have seen this message of yours very very late! I apologies.
Although very delayed, I have sent a note via BIRDA site's contact us section.
I am US based. I remain open to contributing via any meaningful option.
Soumya
8 May 2023 2:38am
Hi Savithri,
Thanks for your response. Have you been successful in identifying/ pursuing anything meaningful?
Soumya
8 May 2023 2:43am
Wildlabers,
I have been randomly trying a few things here and there for a career switch. But so far it has been in bits and pieces. Meanwhile, I have started pursuing Masters in AI and ML hoping that might bring some tractions to my career search/ switch.
Meanwhile, I keep at it while being in my current job.
Thanks,
Soumya
Programme Development Manager, WILDLABS

5 May 2023 10:30am
How do I get started with systematic reconnaissance flights (SRFs) for wildlife survey?
4 May 2023 11:00pm
Bluspark - Integrated management platefmorm for protected areas
28 April 2023 9:28pm
What events are you looking forward to this year?
16 January 2023 2:37pm
6 February 2023 10:41am
It's pretty big for NGOs and I would say there is growing involvement from companies? But it's usually those with strong conservation partnerships. The bigger one is World Conservation Congress - but this is only every few years. We've put in a workshop aligned with our movement ecology work, will likely do some talks, and will be hosting side events (both networking and meetings). I'm hearing about quite a lot of other tech events/conversations being organised, so it should be a good place to connect with a good cross section of the conservation tech community.
13 February 2023 5:25pm
The only one I have as a definite so far is the European Vulture Conference, but I'm hoping to find time to go to more!
27 April 2023 5:52am
Here's a new one for your calendar!
Circle the dates for this year's EarthRanger User Conference. Hosted in Cape Town from 1-5 November 2023, the EarthRanger User Conference is a premier global annual event where conservation practitioners worldwide convene to discuss important challenges and solutions. Learn from peers and experts, get hands-on training on the tools to empower your work, and connect with some of the world’s leading conservationists and organizations.
For the first time, we’re joining forces with SMART to provide you with even more opportunities to collaborate with those in your field and improve the effectiveness of your wildlife conservation efforts.
Pre-register to secure your spot:
Any questions you'd like answered in our Tech Tutors session: 'How do I create an aerial survey flight plan for wildlife monitoring?'
26 April 2023 8:02am
Exploring barriers and incentives to digital solutions in Natural Resource Management

21 April 2023 11:19am
Catch up with The Variety Hour: April
21 April 2023 10:42am
What conservation and tech podcasts are you listening to?
16 March 2023 8:21pm
10 April 2023 9:15am
I enjoyed this recent episode:
Technology helps scientists discover new species - ABC Radio National
As pressure on the natural world increases, new technology is bringing fast results as scientists monitor fauna and flora and identify new species.

Transcribed at :
New methods to map nature - ABC Radio National
As pressure on the natural world increases, new technology is bringing fast results as scientists monitor fauna and flora and identify new species.

featuring amongst others @BlairRCostelloe and @martinwikelski on biologging and other interesting wildlife tech.
12 April 2023 2:35pm
I love Ologies. It's not a super technical podcast, but very enjoyable! Alie covers a myriad of topics and interviews an expert or two each episode. It's a nice way to hear some of the details of different types of jobs, industries and topics.

Ologies Episodes — alie ward
Listen to Ologies on Stitcher, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get podcasts.
19 April 2023 11:00am
Posting this with the caveat that I have NOT listened to this yet so it's not an endorsement. I have skimmed the accompanying article though and found it through Simon Gardener who I swear is the best person to follow on linkedin for relevant enviornment + tech content, so it's relevant and on the 'listen later' list

How AI can help us protect the planet
The field of artificial intelligence is growing fast. Not only is it bringing profound changes to the way we live and work, it's also proving to be a powerful tool in the fight against climate change.

How do I get started with Bird Audio processing and classification?
17 April 2023 9:11am
ICT Assistant, Fauna & Flora International
14 April 2023 4:04pm
Project Manager, Rainforest Connection (RFCx)
12 April 2023 1:09pm
Welcome to WILDLABS!
29 October 2015 5:16pm
15 February 2023 2:00pm
Hello everyone! 🥳
I’m Andrzej Białaś and I am the Data4Good Lead at Appsilon. I found this community a while ago and mostly lurked around. The intro is well overdue!
Happy to connect with others working on using technology for the benefit of the planet & people (Add me on LinkedIn or email at [email protected]). I also have a LI Newsletter showcasing news from across #DataForGood, #Sustainability, #ClimateChange, #AI & #Tech.
One of our keystone projects coming from the Data4Good initiative is Mbaza AI - an open-source algorithm that allows rapid biodiversity monitoring at scale. But we also do a ton of other cool projects.
- Counting Antarctic Bird Nests: Remotely Sensed Keystone Species Project, or
- Machine Learning and Plankton: Copepod Prosome and Lipid Sac Segmentation,
- and more 🙂
18 March 2023 7:08pm
Hi All,
I an recent joiner to WILDLABS and really enjoyed the Variety Hour last month and I am looking forward to finding out more about all the cool work people do here.
What kind of interfaces can we create that connect us to data on wildlife and the environment?
That is what I am researching as a PhD student in the ATLAS Institute at University of Colorado at Boulder. I have a background in design, data visualisation, and creating tools for citizen science, plus an unqualified love of the outdoors, especially mountains and birds!
I'm really interested in how working with communities we could co-create Digital Twins of the environments and inhabitants around us, and telepresent experiences of nature through Augmented Reality, Tangible User Interfaces, and Wearables. This would be to help engagement with topics important to the community, but also introducing novel ways for scientists and conservation enthusiasts to experience the data they collect. I made a vision video to try and communicate this project idea.
Edge computing, sensing devices, and IoT for conservation, are fields I'd love to learn more on, especially how AI can play a role in data gathering about wildlife.
I'm keen to hear about the challenges experts and enthusiasts face in conservation tech and how design and creative engineering might be able to play a role in tackling those challenges. And I'm looking to collaborate with communities in the conservation tech space like WILDLABS.
If you have a current project or one in mind that overlaps with any of the areas above, I'd love to chat with you. My email is [email protected]
10 April 2023 10:52am
I finally managed to sit down and write my intro! So glad to be here and meet you in the future.
Why I joined Wildlabs:
Reversing the biodiversity crisis is the biggest task of our species. So I strongly believe in collaboration. It is always great to meet like-minded people that want to tackle this challenging task. I think Wildlabs is a great place to collaborate.
What I am working on:
In December last year, I quit my job to create my own companies, to tackle this issue 24/7.
With Wildya - I combine nature & personal development
With Wild Business Mates - I help biodiversity heroes like you to get better at the business side of your business, NGO, grassroots organization etc.
My base:
I am based in Biarritz on the South West Coast of France. In the beautiful Basque Country.
What I hope to find:
I think we all have a part to play, no matter if you are a scientist, activists, artists, business leader, politicians and co. So I hope to connect with everyone that is thinking solution-oriented and want to tackle this challenge together.
How I can contribute:
I hope to learn more about the current roadblocks that you identified that are holding us back. I hope to contribute with my business knowledge to help you to get the financial means that you need to deliver your impact.
BONUS: What you need to know about me.
- Love outdoor sports
- eat an Ice cream per day (chocolate obviously)
- have a dog
- favorite place I have been: Botswana
- best animal encounter: sleeping close to lions in Botswana
- I am a certified field guide
Have a great Easter and wish to meet you all soon!
30 March 2023 9:09pm
Marconi and I will be there from Rainforest Connection (RFCx)! RFCx has a booth, so catch us in the exhibitor hall (teaser-there will be giveaways...) - we'll be the ones playing weird and cool animal sounds!
We also submitted 2 abstracts, one on using ecoacoustic monitoring to assess how species respond to climate change in Puerto Rico, and another on using ecoacoustic monitoring to assess effectiveness of restoration sites with maintaining biodiversity levels.
Anddddd finally, we'll be giving a lunch-time workshop (just found our proposal was approved!) on using Arbimon to store, analyze, and interpret ecoacoustic data.
Let's have an ICCB conservation tech happy hour?? Super excited to participate in any/all conservation tech stuff happening!