IUCN SSC CEC Behaviour Change Task Force
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Our goal is to act as a knowledge broker between the behavioral sciences and those who work to conserve biodiversity.
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Update to the #IUCNcongress programme for tomorrow's sessions (October 9), our two sessions have been postponed by 30 minutes.

Check the updated schedules.

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Discover the IUCN CEC Journey at the 2025 World Conservation Congress.

A curated selection of key motions and inspiring events that highlight the vital role of education and communication in achieving conservation goals - iucn.org/blog/202509/...

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IUCN CEC Journey at 2025 World Conservation Congress
The IUCN Commission on Education and Communication (IUCN CEC) will be strongly represented at the 2025 IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi, October 9-15, 2025. To amplify the Commission’s pr...
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Our Task Force joins the global conservation community in mourning the profound loss of Jane Goodall.

We recognise the immeasurable contributions of Jane Goodall to conservation science and her profound ability to inspire meaningful action for nature across generations.

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IUCN pays tribute to Jane Goodall
IUCN joins the global community in mourning the loss of Jane Goodall, renowned ethologist and dedicated IUCN member, and celebrates her extraordinary life.
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🌍 New resource alert!

Join the Global Wildlife Program webinar on Oct 7th launching practical Guidance Notes on Behaviour Change for Wildlife Conservation.

Designed for field practitioners.

Register: worldbankgroup.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Research shows that "conservation of biodiversity is above all else an exercise in human persuasion."

At this year’s #IUCNCongress2025, IUCN members will be voting on #Motion128, which builds on this insight.

The time for action is now!

#NatureConnection #NatureForAll
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🎧 New Podcast Ep. 5: Behaviour Change Sound Bites

Deep dive into our "Mainstreaming behaviour change in biodiversity conservation" report. Discover key findings & roadmap for behavioural sciences.

Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/6Prs...

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New blog post with Noelle Wyman Roth - program evaluator & researcher using data to drive conservation & behaviour change.

She shares insights into her work, career journey, and connecting individual action to policy.

Read on our blog:
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6 Questions with Noëlle Wyman Roth: From Evaluation to Action in Conservation
6 Questions with Noëlle Wyman Roth: From Evaluation to Action in Conservation
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🌍 Join the us at #IUCNCongress! 🌍

Ready to unlock the power of human behaviour to save nature? We're bringing conservation behaviour change approaches to Abu Dhabi!

Discover our full roadmap and see where to find us at the #IUCNcongress.
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The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens has launched the first U.S. Center for Species Survival focused on Behaviour Change, in partnership with the IUCN SSC and our Task Force.

Together, we’ll tackle the human behaviours driving species decline🌍

Read more: iucn.org/news/202509/...

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The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens partners with the IUCN SSC to launch first-ever U.S. Center for Species Survival Behavior Change
Landmark initiative aims to transform human behavior to protect wildlife and wild places, the nation’s first center dedicated to behavior change in conservation.
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🌊 Read on The Social (SSWG -SCB) how behavioural sciences can help conservationists design better interventions.

A case study: Zoomarine - Portugal asked "What do visitors know about sharks?" to guide meaningful engagement. 🦈

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Beyond Education: A Journey into Behavioral Science for Conservation – SCB Social Science Working Group
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🌎 What if the biggest threat to nature isn’t humans – but human behaviour?

📄 Read this open-access review on how behaviour change can drive conservation, featuring contributions from several members of our Task Force.

🔗 doi.org/10.1146/annu...
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✨ Member Appreciation ✨

Each member brings unique expertise, from conservation to psychology, public health, and beyond, all united by a shared commitment to meaningful behaviour change. 🌍

🔗 Learn more: www.conservationbeha...

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IUCN SSC CEC Behaviour Change Task Force Members, a diverse group that includes professionals from North and Latin America, Oceania, Africa, Europe and Asia, with expertise across fields.
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Is X (Twitter) your favourite social media platform? We have you covered!

Follow us and don't miss a beat of our work and news from our network regarding conservation behaviour change.

Follow us on x: https://x.com/IUCN_BCTF

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✨ Meet Bilal Akbar in our "6 Questions With"!

Bilal is a Senior Lecturer in Marketing at @Nottingham Trent University. His research spans social marketing, behaviour change, SDGs, and marketing for the greater good. 🌍

🔗 Read the full post: www.conservationbeha...

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What is your favourite social media platform? LinkedIn? We have you covered!

Follow us on LinkedIn and don't miss a beat of our work and news from our network regarding conservation behaviour change.

Link: www.linkedin.com/com...

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🎓 Member spotlight: Judy Mann-Lang, International Zoo Educators Association President & Task Force member, shares how zoos can drive real conservation impact through behaviour change education.

Inspiring read via @blooloop.bsky.social 👉 blooloop.com/animals/in-d...

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Empowering conservation educators: inside IZE’s global mission for wildlife
The International Zoo Educators (IZE) network supports educators with training, resources, and a global community.
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Join us at #IUCNCongress 🌍

We will be:
- Presenting our new report on mainstreaming behaviour change - doi.org/10.64234/CBC...
- Leading an ethics workshop for conservation behaviour change

Attending? Drop a comment - let's connect in Abu Dhabi!
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🌍 Keep up with the latest from conservation behavioural science! Subscribe to our monthly newsletter.

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New on the Blog: 6 Questions with Philipe Bujold, a senior behavioural specialist with Rare!

Sneak peek: his work in regenerative agriculture, and yes... there's talk of monkeys 🙊

🔗 Read the full post: www.conservationbehaviourchange.org/post/6-quest...

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📢 The IUCN SSC Quarterly Report (Apr–Jun 2025) is out!

A snapshot of the @IUCN SSC’s global efforts in species conservation from UNOC3 to new harvesting guidelines.

Great prep for the IUCN Congress in October.

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SSC Quarterly Report June 2025
The SSC Quarterly Reports aims to share the activities of the SSC Chair's Office and highlights from the SSC Network, while offering a space to reflect and discuss conservation issues, with the SSC le...
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🌍 New Spanish & Italian translations of the Global Social Marketing Manifesto are now available!

Essential for expanding evidence-based behaviour change approaches across diverse regions.

Access all versions: isocialmarketing.org/statements/

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Statements and endorsements from the International Social Marketing Association (iSMA).
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Today we share "A Manifesto for Applying Behavioral Science" from the the Behavioural Insights Team.

This report offers 10 strategic recommendations to enhance applied behavioural science.

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