Ten years ago, we couldn't have imagined how tools like machine learning, eDNA, and satellites would advance and transform conservation work. Now technology is advancing faster than ever, and as tools become smaller, lighter, and more affordable, it's vital to have a space where community members can discuss the next big thing, share ideas, compare tool options, and tell the story of their experiences - positive, negative, and anything in between - while using new technologies.
In 2021, the WILDLABS State of Conservation Tech report detailed what tools show the most promise according to community members, as well as what tools are currently seen as the most effective. And as new tools enter the field, we're excited to see how this data will change over time, and how this group grows over time as well.
Our State of Conservation Tech research also discusses something called the "Hype Cycle" - the pattern that occurs when a new technology bursts onto the scene, promises to be an exciting solution, encounters challenges as new users adopt the tool and put it into practice beyond just theory, and eventually settles into its most effective state as users acquire the right skills to use it to its actual potential. Machine learning, one of the most promising technologies, is currently in the middle of its own hype cycle, and we see community members working through their own hurdles to incorporate ML into their work effectively. Despite what you may think, this Hype Cycle can also be positive for tech development, as it means that users have big ideas for new tools, and with the right resources and skills, they can work toward bringing those ideas to life. And as our community members experiences the Hype Cycle for various tools at their own paces, we hope this group will also serve as a place to discuss that process and overcome hurdles together.
Ready to discover new possibilities? Join our Emerging Tech group now and get to know your forward-thinking conservation tech peers!
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Careers
Research Associate
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is seeking a new Research Associate to join their Conservation Technology Lab team.
29 July 2022
Article
CERES TAG
Kim Lane
Ceres Tag sends just in time alerts and GPS location to have the power to track and trace.
22 July 2022
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Careers
Earth Species Project - Senior AI Research Scientist
Andrea Austin
The Earth Species Project (ESP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to decoding animal communication and translating non-human language.
15 July 2022
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Article
Fast Company Feature: Smart Parks
Stephanie O'Donnell
“It’s such a massive leap forwards knowing where every rhino is every morning and every evening.” Fast Company writes about Smart Parks, a Netherlands-based organization with technological solutions against poaching.
14 July 2022
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Funding
Quantum sensing for environmental sciences
Stephanie O'Donnell
EPSRC and NERC have come together to collaboratively launch a new £3M call to fund proposals with a specific focus on the transformative potential of quantum sensing for environmental science.
14 July 2022
Careers
Service Designer
Catherine Greene
Love design, passionate about conversation? Want to make sure that technologies that are being developed actually meet the needs of the people who use them? Come and work for us!
13 July 2022
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Conservation Tech Award: Apply For Two $15K Grants
Jordan Steward
EarthRanger wants to support and expand your work. Apply by August 31!
23 June 2022
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David Will, Head of Innovation @ Island Conservation & Charles Ferland, VP & GM of Edge Computing & Communication Service Providers @ Lenovo
13 June 2022
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New article: SMART for wildlife health surveillance
Carly Batist
Author: Diego Montecino
29 May 2022
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Authors: Geison P Mesquita, Margarita Mulero-Pázmány, Serge A Wich, José Domingo Rodríguez-Teijeiro
29 May 2022
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New wildlife forensics lab - Singapore
Carly Batist
Mongabay article on the recently launched Centre for Wildlife Forensics in Singapore, noting their successes so far in catching wildlife traffickers and uncovering trafficking routes
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Community Base, Emerging Tech | 5 days 20 hours ago | |
| I see, thanks!One daily fix is quite limiting.Do you have an idea how KEH might affect accelerometry?Cheers, |
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Biologging, Emerging Tech, Sensors | 1 week 1 day ago | |
| We’re so excited to see what comes of the growing discussions on sustainability started throughout our community. As the WILD... |
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Emerging Tech | 1 month 1 week ago | |
| Some folks doing work in this space - Wildlife Drones, Conservation Drones, UAV Wild, AfricanDrones, Oceans Unmanned, Geonadir. |
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Drones, AI for Conservation, Citizen Science, eDNA & Genomics, Emerging Tech | 1 month 2 weeks ago | |
| Dear Community,Together with Hackster.io, Seeed Studio is very happy to jointly organize “IoT Into the Wild Contest for Sustainable Plant... |
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AI for Conservation, Connectivity, Emerging Tech, Open Source Solutions, Sensors | 1 month 3 weeks ago | |
| A bit opposite of what you're looking for but according to this, the share of non-NFC enabled phones was 10% in 2020. They don't state their source unless you pay, but I suspect... |
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Biologging, Emerging Tech | 1 month 3 weeks ago | |
| Job description WPS seeks a game developer to work with our videography team and existing library of wildlife 360 video content to... |
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Emerging Tech | 6 months 1 week ago | |
| That's pretty cool Can you send us the info at [email protected] happy to help |
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Emerging Tech | 1 year 1 month ago | |
| I only know Internet of Elephants! Have you heard about them? I think their new competitor is Google, have you seen? https://9to5google.com/2020/07/10/google-3d-animals-list... |
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Emerging Tech | 2 years ago | |
| Hi - my name is Rogue Marechal, founder of HAL-13, a game board publisher specifically interesting in connecting the gaming community to the world and challenges of wildlife... |
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Emerging Tech | 4 years 1 month ago | |
| We've recently published in Scientific American on some of the ways AR/MR can be used to support wildlife. Great to have any feedback... |
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Emerging Tech | 4 years 7 months ago | |
| Yes - good points in there about why traditional attempts at these attempts have hit a ceiling - we have some great approaches to that - will have some prototypes to share very... |
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Technology may solve climate change problems, but it’s also causing them | VentureBeat
8 August 2022 at 11:26am
Interesting thought piece from Mark Minevitch (AI for Good) et al. on the promise of AI and other ICT innovation to deliver on climate challenges, existing ICT sector emissions - and the three types of carbon lock-in which need to be actively managed (behavioural, digital, infrastructure).
'The danger is that the promises of digital technology can blind us to its less-recognized contributions to climate woes. Emissions from the ICT sector already rival those of the airline industry. Moreover, the few studies done so far (a,b,c) suggest the ICT sector’s emissions will at least double to 2-3 GTCO2e and if the rise in global GHG emissions is limited to 1.5˚C by 2030, contribute approximately 10% of the global GHG burden — nearly equal to that of the automotive industry. And these are cautious estimates.'
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San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
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CERES TAG
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2022 EarthRanger User Conference
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Earth Species Project - Senior AI Research Scientist
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