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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.
🆕 Resource Alert: GWP Behavior Change Guidance Note Series

The World Bank, @thegef.bsky.social in partnership with
@trafficintl.bsky.social launch practical guides for applying behavioral science to wildlife conservation.

Check the link: 👇

#BehaviourChange #WildlifeConservation
November 3, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Less than one week until the World Social Marketing Conference in Alicante!

Our sessions Nov 7:

8:45 Keynote - Bridging the Gap: Mainstreaming Behaviour Change in Global Conservation
13:00 Workshop - From Principles to Practice: Advancing Ethics in Behaviour Change

#WSMC25 #BehaviourChange
October 30, 2025 at 8:53 AM
🌍 Have you read the IUCN SSC 2024-2025 Report? 11,000+ experts, 186 countries, one mission: prevent extinctions.

Special spotlight on pp. 664-665 of our flagship outputs & transformative work 2021-2025.

Full report link below 👇

#Conservation #IUCN #BehaviourChange
October 28, 2025 at 9:32 AM
📢 New in our 6 Questions series: Martha Stokes!

An interdisciplinary behaviour change practitioner working on @unep.org Global Environment Outlook report from Nairobi, bridging science & policy for environmental sustainability 🌍

Link below👇
#Conservation #BehaviourChange
6 Questions with Martha Stokes: Bringing Behaviour Change Into Global Environmental Policy
6 Questions with Martha Stokes: Bringing Behaviour Change Into Global Environmental Policy
www.conservationbehaviourchange.org
October 22, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Our Task Force was present at the #IUCNcongress in Abu Dhabi! 🌍

Behaviour Change recognised as critical to conservation across key documents:
✅ IUCN 20-Year Vision
✅ IUCN 4-Year Programme
✅ Motion 128 passed (human-nature connectedness)

Ready to turn goals into action!

#IUCNSSC #IUCNCEC
October 16, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Update to the #IUCNcongress programme for tomorrow's sessions (October 9), our two sessions have been postponed by 30 minutes.

Check the updated schedules.

#IUCN #IUCNSSC #IUCNCEC
October 8, 2025 at 8:44 AM
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/...

#IUCNcongress #IUCNCEC
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...
iucn.org
October 6, 2025 at 4:29 PM
A Conservation News article regarding our report "Mainstreaming Behaviour Change in Biodiversity Conservation: Needs, Barriers and Ways Forward" has just been published on @oryxthejournal.bsky.social

Read the full article on Oryx: doi.org/10.1017/S003...
Mainstreaming behaviour change in biodiversity conservation—a new Global Needs Assessment Report | Oryx | Cambridge Core
Mainstreaming behaviour change in biodiversity conservation—a new Global Needs Assessment Report
doi.org
October 6, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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.

iucn.org/iucn-stateme...
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.
iucn.org
October 3, 2025 at 7:42 AM
🌍 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...

#WildlifeConservation #BehaviourChange
October 2, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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
September 30, 2025 at 10:54 AM
🎧 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...

#BehaviourChange
September 23, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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:
www.conservationbehaviourchange.org/post/6-quest...
6 Questions with Noëlle Wyman Roth: From Evaluation to Action in Conservation
6 Questions with Noëlle Wyman Roth: From Evaluation to Action in Conservation
www.conservationbehaviourchange.org
September 18, 2025 at 3:57 PM
🌍 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.
September 16, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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/...

#BehaviourChange
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.
iucn.org
September 9, 2025 at 6:26 PM
🌊 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. 🦈

👉 scbsocialscience.org/beyond-educa...

#BehaviouralScience
Beyond Education: A Journey into Behavioral Science for Conservation – SCB Social Science Working Group
scbsocialscience.org
September 9, 2025 at 12:48 PM
🌎 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...
September 4, 2025 at 1:37 PM
✨ 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...

#Conservation #BehaviourChange #IUCN #BehaviouralScience

Members | BCTF
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.
www.conservationbehaviourchange.org
August 28, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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

August 26, 2025 at 5:28 PM
✨ 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...

#BehaviourChange #IUCNBCTF
August 21, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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...

#BehaviourChange #IUCNBCTF
August 19, 2025 at 10:02 AM
🎓 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...

#ConservationEducation
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.
blooloop.com
August 14, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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!
August 13, 2025 at 4:51 PM
🌍 Keep up with the latest from conservation behavioural science! Subscribe to our monthly newsletter.

Subscribe: www.conservationbehaviourchange.org/newsletter-s...

#ConservationScience #BehaviourChange
August 12, 2025 at 12:02 PM