Conservation

Request for Proposals - Rhino Horn Demand Drivers

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Martha Parker Houston October 13, 2022 03:08 PM
The International Rhino Foundation is requesting research proposals on a number of topics, including the investigation of rhino horn consumption drivers and how they have changed.…

Research on Barriers to On Using Social Media to report Primates as Pets

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Sarah Fachnie San Diego December 01, 2021 01:56 AM
I'm looking for any research on barriers and benefits to using social media to report content showing primates as pets to social media platforms. 

Behavior Change for Nature: A Behavioral Science Toolkit for Practitioners

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Julie Cook Kitchener October 21, 2020 06:04 PM
Hi all, I just lectured about biodiversity loss at the University of Waterloo, and have recently come across a fabulous behaviour change toolkit for practitioners working in the …

Positive Communication Toolkit Available on Conservation Optimism's Website

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Liz Foote Maui August 24, 2020 10:23 AM
Just came across a great resource on the Conservation Optimism website, the Positive Communication Toolkit, which is all about message framing, check it out!

Seeking Covid-19 Protocols During Pilot Phase

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Martha Parker Houston June 05, 2020 04:06 PM
Hi there, At the Houston Zoo, we are in year 3 of an ongoing CBSM project to reduce discarded fishing line along the coast. We are currently piloting our strategy, which involves…

Barriers and Benefits for Vancouver Aquariums Ocean Wise Campaign

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Jasmine Kullar surrey October 05, 2016 03:47 AM
Hi everyone! I'm looking to find some information on barriers and benefits for the Ocean Wise campaign in terms of sustainable fishing. It would be great if some links could be…

Using Social Media to Drive Pledges

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Unknown July 04, 2016 10:53 PM
Hi all - has anyone had any experience with or any info on the success of using social media as a platform for pledging? Eg) if we want someone to pledge to keep their cat inside …

Using Social Media to Stimulate Conservation Behavior?

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Chip Isenhart Boulder March 23, 2014 02:49 PM
I am currently working on interpretive projects for a zoo, botanic garden, nature center, and park trail system; all of the projects have team members trying to utilize social med…

Engage Audiences regarding Ocean Health

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Sheree Marris Melbourne May 24, 2010 11:38 PM
Hi, I am giving a presentation to a group re ocean health. I am looking for a way to actively engage the audience, to get them up and doing something that will demonstrate the imp…

Conservation Learning in Wildlife Tourism Settings: Lessons from Research in Zoos and Aquariums

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Ballantyne, Roy; Packer, Jan; Hughes, Karen; Dierking, Lynn (2007). Conservation Learning in Wildlife Tourism Settings: Lessons from Research in Zoos and Aquariums. Environmental Education Research, 13, 3, 367-383.
Zoos and aquariums have shifted their focus over recent years, taking a much more active role in wildlife conservation and in promoting conservation learning among their visitors.…

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