New on our Blog "Behaviour & Beyond": "Enhancing Policy Measures Utilising Behaviour Change Initiatives" explores why knowing isn't doing — the gap between behavioural science & conservation implementation. Read: conservationbehaviourchange.org/2026/06/30/w... #BehaviourChange #IUCNCEC #IUCNSSC

Enhancing policy measures utilising behaviour change initiatives - IUCN SSC CEC Behaviour Change Task Force

“If behavioural science has become so influential, why are environmental problems still getting worse?” This question, posed by Velez & Moros (2021), lies at the core of modern behavioural science […]

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From Shark Hunters to Shark Protectors 🦈 Former illegal shark traders in Venezuela are now licensed dive guides, earning 1000% more through ecotourism. Result: 80+ fishers retrained, 90% drop in whale shark killings. Read more - drive.google.com/file/d/1eNdU... #SharkConservation

📢 UN Behavioural Science Week is back: 1–5 June. The 8th edition explores the intersection of AI and behavioural science — and how it can strengthen evidence-based policy across the UN and beyond. 🎟️ Free, open to all. Link - unbesciweek2026.org #UNBeSciWeek2026 #BehaviouralScience

🌎 Happy World Biodiversity Day! We celebrate the ~8.7 million species sharing our planet. E.O. Wilson's Biophilia reminds us: "The more we understand other organisms, the more we value them, and ourselves." Let's champion conservation, curiosity & coexistence. 🌱 #WorldBiodiversityDay #IUCNBCTF

New from our Chair @diogoverissimo.bsky.social: if ads can endanger children's health, why do we let them sell environmental destruction unchecked? Lessons from the UK's junk food ad ban for biodiversity and climate policy. Read: www.linkedin.com/pulse/harmfu... #behaviourchange #socialmarketing

Harmful advertising is increasingly regulated – except for nature

The new junk food advertising ban recognises marketing as a driver of harm. Environmental policy has yet to catch up.

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New on Behaviour & Beyond: why social science is essential, not optional, for effective conservation. We review 3 recent Conservation Biology articles on interdisciplinary scaling, message framing, and the skills the field needs. 🔗 shorturl.at/ZhCUI #Conservation #SocialScience

From framing to scaling: how conservation is rethinking behaviour change - IUCN SSC CEC Behaviour Change Task Force

Implementing social science practices in conservation projects can be challenging, but the results demonstrate how beneficial this integration can be. The following articles from Conservation Biology ...

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🎥 ¡Ya disponible la grabación de nuestro webinar! "Integración del cambio de comportamiento en la conservación de la biodiversidad" — lanzamiento en español del informe de la UICN. 👉 vimeo.com/1184768939?s... #Conservación #Biodiversidad #UICN

Webinar - Integración del cambio de comportamiento en la conservación de la biodiversidad

Descubre las conclusiones clave de un informe de evaluación de necesidades a nivel mundial que analiza los retos, las oportunidades y las vías prácticas para integrar la ciencia del comportamiento en ...

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📢 Seminario web gratuito (Español): lanzamiento del informe UICN “Integración del cambio de comportamiento en la conservación”. 📅 15 abril | 🕓 16:00 CET 👉 Regístrese: engage.iucn.org/group/iucn-c... #IUCNCEC #IUCNSSC

🌿 You asked for research highlights, we listened. Introducing "Behaviour & Beyond", our new blog section. First up: a literature review on social science in conservation & what it means for real-world impact. 👉 www.conservationbehaviourchange.org/post/foundat... #BehaviourChange #IUCNBCTF

New report: Nature-Positive Lifestyles by the Hot or Cool Institute explores how everyday choices can support biodiversity & sustainable living. 📖 Read it here: hotorcool.org/publications...

Nature-Positive Lifestyles: Unlocking Opportunities for People and Planet

The report examines how everyday lifestyles drive pressures on biodiversity and climate, and how transforming food, mobility, housing and consumption systems can support a shift toward nature-positive...

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🌍 Translating species conservation goals into practice? The GSAP SKILLS Knowledge Hub offers curated tools & resources aligned with Global Biodiversity Framework targets, from broad guidance to field-specific case tools. 🔗 gsapskills.org/page-resources #GSAP #GlobalBiodiversityFramework

Today we’re sharing the IUCN SSC Human-Wildlife Conflict & Coexistence SG library, featuring a dedicated section to behaviour change + social marketing. Explore🔗https://www.hwctf.org/social-marketing-and-behaviour-chan #IUCNSSC #Behaviourchange #Conservation

O relatório da IUCN SSC CEC Behaviour Change Task Force sobre mudança de comportamento na conservação da biodiversidade já está disponível em português! 🌿 📄 doi.org/10.64234/CBC... #BehaviourChange #IUCN #ZoomarinePortugal #ConservationScience

🎥 Webinar Recording: Mainstreaming Behaviour Change in Biodiversity Conservation Missed it? Our panel explored practical pathways for embedding behavioural science into conservation, with insights enriched by audience Q&A. 👉 vimeo.com/1163257476?f... #Conservation #BehaviouralScience #IUCN

Webinar Mainstreaming Behaviour Change in Biodiversity Conservation

Discover key insights from a global needs assessment report that maps the challenges, opportunities, and practical pathways for embedding behavioural science into…

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Behavioural science isn't nice-to-have, it's essential infrastructure for conservation and climate action. Understanding what drives decisions helps us design interventions that last. Rare's top 5 insights from 2025: rare.org/stories-arti... #BehaviourChange #ConservationScience

Best behavior and environment studies of 2025

Here are five of the most-read lessons from Rare’s Behavior Beat newsletter in 2025 that we can use to spur more action.

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📣 Help shape our future! Our conservation community has grown significantly this year. We need YOUR input on what content matters most and how often you want to hear from us. 📝 Take our quick survey: forms.gle/eRuRpZmpMuWC... #Conservation #BehaviorChange #IUCN

🌿 Webinar: Mainstreaming Behaviour Change in Biodiversity Conservation Join our expert panel discussion on embedding behavioural science into conservation strategies. 📅 6 Feb, 14:30 CET 👉 Register: engage.iucn.org/group/18/hom... #Conservation #BehaviouralScience #IUCN

🌍 New in our "6 Questions With…" series: Dulce Espelosin on behaviour change in conservation & putting people at the heart of impactful initiatives. 📖 Read more: www.conservationbehaviourchange.org/post/6-quest... #BehaviorChange #Conservation #IUCN #SocialSciences

6 Questions with Dulce Espelosin: Putting People at the Heart of Conservation

6 Questions with Dulce Espelosin: Putting People at the Heart of Conservation

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📢 Resource Highlight: Behavior Change for Nature Rare, in partnership with the Behavioural Insights Team, authored this essential toolkit for practitioners. A must-read 🔍: behavior.rare.org/wp-content/u... #BehaviourChange #Conservation

📢 “At its core, conservation is about behaviour change.” New @ssir.org article highlights why behavioural science must be central to conservation - from project design to evaluation and systems change. Read more 👉 ssir.org/articles/ent... #Conservation #BehaviouralScience #BehaviourChange

Making Behavioral Science Work for Conservation (SSIR)

At its core, conservation is about behavior change. Yet few organizations have put in place the structure, standards, and accountability needed to apply behavioral science effectively.

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🎯 2025: Transformative year for our Task Force! Published a groundbreaking report from 71 experts, sparked conversations at 5 global conferences & grew to 2000+ members on LinkedIn! Proving behaviour change is essential for conservation! #Behaviourchange #IUCNSSC #IUCNCEC

📢 NEW: IUCN Species Strategic Plan 2026-2029 launched! 🌍 A roadmap for global species conservation with 5 key areas: Network, Assess, Plan, Act & Communicate. Recent wins: 57,627 new Red List assessments, 2,178 people trained, 70M+ website views. Full plan: iucn.org/sites/defaul... #Conservation

🔬 Resource Spotlight: The Human Behaviour Change Project (HBCP) offers conservation practitioners powerful tools: 🎯Unified intervention framework 🤖Predictive analytics 📊Global research synthesis 🔗Cross-project data connectivity Explore → www.humanbehaviourchange.org #BehaviourChange #Conservation

2026 is shaping up to be exciting! 📩 Our monthly newsletter shares: ✅Task Force updates ✅Events & opportunities ✅Practical tools ✅Behaviour change insights Join us if you're into people-centred conservation & real impact! Subscribe: www.conservationbehaviourchange.org/newsletter-s... #newsletter

📰New paper co-authored by our Task Force member Laura Perry, on integrating human dimensions in dolphin conservation. A perfect example of why the social sciences are essential for conservation success: communities must be partners. #Conservation #Behaviourchange #Community

UN's GEO-7 report! Proud that Martha Stokes member of our Taskforce contributed to this report through her work coordinating the behavioural, social and cultural task group for the GEO-7. #GEO7 youtu.be/Jwp94krizJg?...

The Global Environment Outlook is UNEP's flagship environmental assessment #GEO7

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🌍 The Behaviour Change Task Force is presenting at #ConsMark2025! Our Chair @diogoverissimo.bsky.social delivers the closing plenary: "From the Margins to the Mainstream: Building the Future of Conservation Marketing" #ConservationMarketing

Conservation Science and Practice new issue - Impact Evaluation in Conservation! How do we know if conservation efforts work? This collection bridges rigorous evaluation methods with real-world practice. Read more: conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/25784854... #ConservationScience

Special Issue: Impact Evaluation for Conservation: Bridging Research and Practice: Conservation Science and Practice: Vol 7, No 11

<em>Conservation Science and Practice</em> journal publishes papers related to the science, policy, planning, and practical aspects of conserving biological diversity.

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New publication! 🌍 Leading Social Change for Biodiversity Conservation by WAZA & IZE, feat. our members Sarah Thomas & Judy Mann-Lang Real-world cases show conservation success = transforming how communities engage with nature 🔗Download: www.waza.org/wp-content/u... #BehaviourChange #Conservation

Applying social sciences in conservation can be challenging, but there are open-access tools and guides to help. The ConSoSci Partnership’s Resources Library is packed with useful tools to build for conservation practice. Explore: consosci.org/en-us/Resour... #SocialSciences #Conservation