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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science
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We are a group of conservation scientists working on applied research at the interface of social and ecological systems. Our vision is a nature-rich and just world in which everyone can thrive. iccs.org.uk
A lovely post from Nelson Mandela University about this year's Interdisciplinary Conservation Network (ICN).

news.mandela.ac.za/News/Global-...
October 28, 2025 at 1:16 PM
1 day left to apply ⏰

The Masterclass in Mitigating Illegal Wildlife Trade is a free course aimed at practitioners, policy makers and researchers based in West Africa, wishing to learn about combating wildlife trafficking

📆 Deadline: 17th October
✅ Apply here: https://ow.ly/k6hN50Xc6PM
October 16, 2025 at 6:00 AM
In case you missed it last week, the next Masterclass on Mitigating Illegal Wildlife Trade is now open for applications 🎉. Find out more here https://ow.ly/qS0y50X3min
📆 Deadline: 17th October
#IllegalWildlifeTrade #WestAfrica
September 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM
The Masterclass on Mitigating Illegal Wildlife Trade is back! Aimed at practitioners, researchers and policymakers in West Africa addressing illegal wildlife trade. Led by Oxford academics and colleagues. Apply here tinyurl.com/mu5d7f4f #illegalwildlifetrade
September 25, 2025 at 4:07 PM
On the 26th September we will be hosting a one-day conference to showcase the work of the participants in our Shaping the Future of AI for Conservation workshop.

If you are interested in attending/presenting on 26th Sept, please fill in the form below by 12th Sept.

forms.office.com/e/eL7vfFtPQY
September 4, 2025 at 1:33 PM
"The value of qualitative approaches to impact evaluation in biodiversity conservation" is a fantastic new output from the 2023 Interdisciplinary Conservation Network (ICN).

Read it here: conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Find out more about ICN here: iccs.org.uk/catalysing-c...
July 28, 2025 at 8:38 AM
We're happy to see this lovely review of our document, "Conservation and human rights: an introduction": parksjournal.com/wp-content/u... (page 111)

You can read the full document in English, French or Spanish here: iccs.org.uk/conservation...
May 30, 2025 at 3:30 PM
We're now accepting applications for The Interdisciplinary Conservation Network (ICN) 2025! ICN provides an opportunity for ECRs to hone key skills, build networks + work collaboratively to develop cutting-edge research in conservation.

Apply here: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/oxford/app...
May 29, 2025 at 11:21 AM
In this talk on 27 May @oxmartinschool.bsky.social, @sangeetamangubhai.bsky.social will explore the ethical, practical + legal imperatives for integrating human rights + rights-based approaches into conservation.

Sign up to attend in-person or online here: www.oxfordmartin.ox.ac.uk/events/rethi...
May 22, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Today is the United Nations International Day for Biological Diversity.

For us and other #TransformativePathways partners, it is a day to reflect on the work we are all doing to support improved conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity by recognising...
May 22, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Apply now to be part of an interdisciplinary workshop on shaping the future of AI for conservation!

Full details and application form here: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/oxford/sha...

#AI #AIForConservation #Interdisciplinary
May 20, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Welcoming the second of our 2025 Leventis African #Biodiversity Fellows, Ashley Mudungwe!

Ashley will be working with researchers from @wildcru.bsky.social as well as being part of the ICCS family.
May 15, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Huge congratulations to @bashyalreshu.bsky.social on winning a #WhitleyAward!

Reshu is leading efforts to protect Nepal’s medicinal plants, focusing on the rare Maire’s yew and wild orchids, through her organisation Greenhood Nepal. She also collaborates with ICCS via @orchiddelirium.bsky.social
May 6, 2025 at 2:14 PM
We're really excited to welcome Fanny Djomkam to Oxford for her Leventis African #Biodiversity Fellowship!

Read more about her work at iccs.org.uk/author/fanny...
April 16, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Reminder about the Leventis African Biodiversity Fellowship application form, which is open until 23.59 on 1st April for 2026 Fellows!

app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/oxford/a-g...
March 14, 2025 at 9:57 AM
⭐We are now accepting applications for the 2026 Leventis African Biodiversity Fellowship! ⭐

If you are an African national working on biodiversity conservation, please apply here: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/oxford/a-g...
March 4, 2025 at 11:46 AM
UPCOMING SEMINAR: What is a Unit of Nature? Measurement Challenges in the Emerging Biodiversity Credit Market

24 February 2025, 1-2pm GMT
Register to attend in person: lnkd.in/e9fwiDSa
Register to attend online (on Zoom): lnkd.in/eWfK-8nU
February 19, 2025 at 1:55 PM
This project seeks to promote an inclusive and collaborative approach to nature conservation by empowering citizens through structured dialogue. (1/2)
January 22, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Don't miss this on Thursday 23rd January!

"Understanding pathways of knowledge to action in conservation" with Professor Leah Gerber.

Register here: www.oxfordmartin.ox.ac.uk/events/biodi...
January 7, 2025 at 4:35 PM
The University of Oxford invites residents to a project amplifying underrepresented voices in nature initiatives.

If you are interested in participating, please sign up using this form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
December 13, 2024 at 4:42 PM
We've had an influx of new followers this week, so do check out our website for an introduction to who we are and the work we carry out: iccs.org.uk
November 15, 2024 at 12:57 PM
Lanzado a las #COP16Colombia: un nuevo informe dirigido por el Helen Newing de ICCS para que los conservacionistas integren #HumanRights en sus prácticas de conservación.

iccs.org.uk/wp-content/u...
November 13, 2024 at 3:33 PM
What can you expect from a role with ICCS?

⭐Varied, interesting work
⭐Lovely community
⭐LOTS of learning opps including seminars, group discussions + research group coffee mornings
⭐Supportive colleagues
⭐Picnics, pizza + lots of cake

Apply to be our Administrative Officer: bit.ly/3xveqS1
April 10, 2024 at 9:26 AM
Applications are now closed for the 2025 Leventis African Biodiversity Fellowships.

Huge thanks to the 299 (!) people who applied! If you missed the deadline this time, don't worry - we'll be recruiting for 2026 before you know it 😀

Photo (Nelicourvi weaver) by Ricardo Rocha.
April 3, 2024 at 8:57 AM
Announcing the second of our 2024 Leventis African #Biodiversity Fellows, Eva Johnson Ayaro!

Eva specialises in the research and #conservation of #reptiles and we are excited to host her in Oxford soon.
March 15, 2024 at 1:34 PM