Integrating and Advancing Social Science in Conservation Practice | online
Organised by the Social Science Working Group
Integrating and Advancing Social Science in Conservation Practice
23 October 2025, 16:00 - 18:00 CET | online
We’re thrilled to invite you to the second session of the webinar series, Integrating and Advancing Social Science in Conservation Practice! This series highlights the crucial role of social science in shaping conservation that is not only effective but also equitable and inclusive.
This upcoming session will dive deeper into how social science perspectives can help bridge gaps between research and practice — from improving transparency and collaboration, to integrating well-being indicators and managing interdisciplinary work.
Speakers
- Paul Hasan Thung – Navigating scale and interdisciplinary dynamics in conservation social science
- Marie-Annick Moreau – Improving transparency in conservation social science research to enhance quality, equity, and collaboration
- David J. Trimbach & Kelly A. Biedenweg – Human well-being indicators as a boundary object for social science integration into conservation
Each talk will explore real-world experiences, methodological reflections, and pathways for integrating social dimensions into conservation practice — emphasizing collaboration across disciplines and communities.
Whether you’re a researcher, practitioner, or policymaker, this webinar offers a space to exchange ideas, share lessons learned, and strengthen the role of social science in transformative conservation efforts.
Photo by Jason Sung on Unsplash: lychee fruits (Litchi chinensis) native to southern China and widely grown in tropical and subtropical regions, lychees are known for their sweet, aromatic flavor and juicy white flesh enclosed within the textured outer rind.