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Article / Community Base
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 | 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
Discussion / Funding and Finance | Community Base
WILDLABS Awards 2026: Statistics
Henry Rees
With the judging process for the 2026 WILDLABS Awards now underway, we are excited to share a look at the statistics behind this year’s applications. We saw a remarkable...
14 May 2026
Article / Funding and Finance | Community Base
WILDLABS Awards 2026: Meet the Judges
Henry Rees
While the WILDLABS Awards 2026 submissions are in the final round of judging, meet the panel that is currently reviewing the shortlist of applications.
22 May 2026
Event / Geospatial
Summer Pre-Conference Networking Event (ECCB, ACCB, ESA, CAC, NACCR & more!)
Tanner Corless Smith
As summer dawns, for many it is holiday season, for others it is conference season, and for a lucky few... it is fieldwork season! If you’re looking for a chance to meet people with similar interests to your or those...
12 June 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 Tessa, thanks so much for the update!!! I love that there is an interactive website now. This is such a valuable website, I'm happy to see the updates ;) - Liz |
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| Hi Everyone!I am the Senior Data Scientist for the Imageomics Institute (an NSF Harnessing the Data Revolution (HDR) institute) and the AI & Biodiversity Change... |
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| I would join this group! I'm fairly new to this community, and human dimensions is my closest area of interest amongst the other groups listed for WildLabs. |
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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 Fishing Challenges, Wildlife Crime | 1 day 7 hours 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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| Hi all, just sharing a workflow we’ve been refining over the last 15 months. We wanted to move beyond visual observations and truly... |
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| Hi there! Thanks @Adrien_Pajot for the call-out as I didn't see this. Sandro, I completely feel for you with the challenge! We had attempted to use the motion trigger feature of... |
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| Hi Garin We have a well-engineered and proven system for aerial VHF tracking of animals. The Multi-Track system can be attached to a drone or piloted aircraft. It can track... |
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| Hi Matheus We have a well-engineered and proven system for aerial VHF tracking of animals. The Multi-Track system can be attached to a drone or piloted aircraft. It can track... |
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| Dear Sam, Thanks for bumping this one. I would be pleased to discuss with you about these. I am overseeing the funding opportunities (Awards and Boring Fund) at WILDLABS... |
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| I did two interviews last year with two great guests. One of them from our community - @Erichards How Science Can Help Stop Wildlife CrimeSustainability In Architecture |
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| In case someone. Find this totally out of place commemt… this is how I solved it, I've decided to use a IMX477 HQ Camera, building a *manual, heavy-duty optical rig* utilizing C/... |
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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
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QGIS For Wildlife Crime Data Analysis
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Protected Area Technician (PAT) Training
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Fantastic Fields: Field Data Collection the Smart Way
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Jake Burton
WILDLABS Project Officer
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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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- @CharlesMwangi
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Founder of Soil Doctors, I create climate-smart tools like our patented Carbon-Sink Planters to help trees thrive in drylands. I work with communities across Kenya to restore soils, capture carbon, and turn degraded land into thriving ecosystems.
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- @Mr.Odaniel
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I am Daniel O. Salami, founder of Data vessel Labs, Inc., a Software & FESTO Certified Fluidic Automation Engineer, The Villars Institute Fellow 2024, Fellow at Harvard Project for Asian & International Relations HPAIR 2025, 2 times ALA Finalist 2023, Global Youth Ambassador.
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Artist and Ornithologist with particilar interest in acoustics
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- @crewsccc
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I am 31, and I believe humanity needs to start doing rather than just talking about possibilities or future aspirations. If we don't find a way to help this planet, there is no future, not for us or the millions of other inhabitants that are also vital to this planet. we
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Dr Vandana Mehrwar
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Pollinators & Conservation Scientist
Maleen
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I'm Maleen, an aspiring conservation storyteller and a filmmaker from Kashmir with a strong interest in wildlife, biodiversity and environmental conservation.
KINGA DONGUI
- @abineldongui
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Daniel Abinel Kinga Dongui est un professionnel de la conservation engagé dans la gestion des aires protégées et le suivi écologique. Il travaille au sein du Parc National d'Odzala-Kokoua, où il contribue à la collecte, l'analyse et le suivi des données de biodiversité, ainsi qu'
Jeff Tracey
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I am a quantitative ecologist and data scientist with two decades of experience in biostatistics, AI, and HPC.
Joanne Connolly
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Veterinarian, wildlife health/disease researcher (platypus, macropods, koala, wombats) and supporting wildlife rehabilitation
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- @naman
Wildlife Studies
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WILDLABS Project Manager
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Summer Pre-Conference Networking Event (ECCB, ACCB, ESA, CAC, NACCR & more!)
Tanner Corless Smith
As summer dawns, for many it is holiday season, for others it is conference season, and for a lucky few... it is fieldwork season! If you’re looking for a chance to meet people with similar interests to your or those...
12 June 2026
Article
New Book on Camera Trapping Tech
Robert (Bob) Zak
Trail Cameras & Custom Camera Traps: Technology, Ethics & Strategies for Success
12 June 2026
Article
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
Careers
Event
XX CongresoArgentino de Acústica y V Listening for Aquatic Mammals in Latin America Workshop
12 June 2026
Vanesa Reyes
Careers
Biodiversity Monitoring Scientist
8 June 2026
Tom August
Article
A breakthrough in low cost sea turtle satellite tagging and telemetry
7 June 2026
Alasdair Davies
Event
Course on Fundamentals of Underwater Acoustics
5 June 2026
Vanesa Reyes
Article
Wild Moves and Wild Album: New GBIF Data Portals for Animal Tracking and Camera Trap Data
4 June 2026
WILDLABS Team and 1 more
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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- remote sites as 'Edge computing'
This group unites those working at the intersection of edge AI and conservation, focusing on real-time, on-device data processing for environmental monitoring to facilitate sharing tools, models, and strategies to overcome challenges in remote, low-connectivity areas.
🌍 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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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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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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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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- Issues with new model of wildlife cameras
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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- 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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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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