IUCN SSC CEC Behaviour Change Task Force

🌍 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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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.

📖 www.bi.team/wp-content/u...

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Breaking Boundaries: Why Knowledge Exchange is the Missing Link for Impact in the Ecology Sector By Valentine Seymour, Sarah Golding, Melissa Marselle.  Meet Melissa, Sarah and Valentine  Melissa Marselle is a Lecturer in Environmental Psychology at the University of Surrey, with exp…

The article "Breaking Boundaries: Why Knowledge Exchange is the Missing Link for Impact in the Ecology Sector" explores why environmental challenges need more than scientific expertise alone.

Read on the blog from @britishecologicalsociety.org : appliedecologistsblog.com/2025/06/25/b...

🌿Our new report reveals why behaviour change isn't working in conservation, and how to address it

We can't solve environmental challenges without understanding human behaviour 🧠

Full report: doi.org/10.64234/CBC...

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Voluntary Behavior Change for Conservation: A Systematic Review Behaviour Change Soundbites · Episode

🎧 New Podcast Episode - Behaviour Change Sound Bites

Our latest episode explores the article: "Systematic review of conservation interventions to promote voluntary behavior change".

Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/09B1...

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Special Issue: Trends and Future Directions in the Conservation Social Sciences: Conservation Biology: Vol 39, No 2 <em>Conservation Biology</em> is the leading global journal in the field of conservation, publishing groundbreaking papers contributing to the conservation of biological diversity.

🧠🌍 Conservation Biology just released a special issue tracing how the field evolved over 20 years.

Conservation works best when we understand people, too.

🔗 conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/15231739...

#ConservationBiology #SocialScience #SCB #Sustainability

Have you read the latest issue of the IUCN SSC - Quarterly Report (March 2025)?

This issue showcases the incredible range of conservation work happening across our global network.

📖 Read the full report: iucn.org/sites/defaul...

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Just in time: How wētāpunga escaped extinction 'For me, having the zoo as a place of connection is like a beacon of hope.'

Our member Dr Sarah Thomas is featured in The Spinoff in an article based on the Auckland Zoo community-first conservation approach that helped save the wētāpunga from extinction.

Read more: thespinoff.co.nz/partner/19-0...

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Getting along with grizzly bears In rural Alaskan and Canadian communities, reducing conflict between people and their wild neighbors means both species must change their behavior

🐻🤝 Coexisting with grizzly bears isn’t just about managing wildlife, it’s about understanding people.

A new article from @knowablemag.bsky.social explores the topic

👉 Read the full article here: knowablemagazine.org...
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Why we save some animals and not others We're always more likely to save the fuzzy animals first. In a global crisis, that's not a bad thing

🐝🐻 As a society, why do we tend to care more about “charismatic” species like honeybees and polar bears - and what does that mean for the rest of biodiversity?

👉 Read the full article here: www.salon.com/2025/04/17/o...

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PCI Social & Behavioral Change needs experienced researchers for the Editorial Board.

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Help transform how social & behavioural change research is shared globally.

New issues: species survival

📢 New @oryxthejournal.bsky.social sky.social‬ issue: Species Survival research via IUCN SSC Partnership.

SSC Chair Jon Paul Rodríguez reflects on 8 years leading global conservation science.

�� https://www.oryxthejournal.org/blog/new-issues-species-survivaval/

#Conservation #IUCN #SSC

IUCN’s Role in Saving Our Planet with Sean Southey | Episode 66 - GLOBIO

🎙️We are thrilled to spotlight IUCN CEC Chair Sean Southey on the latest Talking Apes podcast!

Sean dives into IUCN's conservation legacy & the power of education, community & behaviour change.

🎧 Listen: www.globio.org/sean/

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Contributions for Nature Platform The Contributions for Nature platform allows IUCN Members to document where they are undertaking (or planning to undertake) conservation and restoration actions.

🌿The Contributions for Nature platform lets IUCN Members document where they are taking (or planning) action for conservation and restoration. ✨

📍Explore how you can contribute: iucn.org/resources/co...

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🌿 Join us and Rare at ICCB2025 - @society4conbio.bsky.social Pre-conference workshop -"Ethical Principles for Behaviour Change Interventions in Biodiversity Conservation".

📅 Sunday, June 15th (Half-day AM)

📍 Where: ICCB Brisbane - Australia

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🌟Our blog series asks each of our Task Force members 6 fun, insightful questions - offering a real glimpse into their work, passions, and personalities.

Read the latest interviews here: www.conservationbehaviourchange.org/blog

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🎉Several IUCN Behaviour Change Task Force members, including our Chair, @diogoverissimo.bsky.social, will be speaking at the 9th World Social Marketing Conference in Alicante, Spain, this November! 🌎

Learn more: wsmconference.com

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📢 Extended deadline for the IUCN Commission on Education and Communication (CEC) Global Survey on Education for Biodiversity!

Don't miss this chance to contribute, 🔗 link here: lnkd.in/dWcz9zBk

#IUCNCEC #GlobalSurvey2025 #NatureBaseEducation

📢 Extended deadline for the IUCN Commission on Education and Communication (CEC) Global Survey on Education for Biodiversity!

Don't miss this chance to contribute, 🔗 link here: lnkd.in/dWcz9zBk

#IUCNCEC #GlobalSurvey2025 #NatureBaseEducation

📢 The IUCN Red List now includes 169,420 species, with 47,187 threatened with extinction.

It’s one of the world’s most important tools for tracking the health of biodiversity. 🌿

See the full list: www.iucnredlist.org

#Biodiversity #Conservation #IUCNRedList #IUCN

📊 Help shape biodiversity education worldwide!

The @IUCN CEC invites you to take the first global survey on education for biodiversity conservation, climate action, and nature-based learning.

🌍 Available in EN, FR & SP
⏰ Deadline: May 10
🔗https://rb.gy/c6winm

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💡New on our blog: 6 Questions With Liliana Vanegas - a social marketing expert driving people-centered conservation across Latin America & Africa. From wild meat to nature-based solutions🌎

📖 Read: www.conservationbehaviourchange.org/post/6-quest...

#BehaviorChange #Conservation

🌍 Our mission: The IUCN Behavior Change Task Force bridges behavioural science & biodiversity conservation.

Because biodiversity loss is also a behavioural issue. 💡🌱

🔗 Learn more: www.conservationbeha...

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🌍 Our mission is to bridge behavioural science and biodiversity conservation.

Every decision we make shapes our planet’s future. 💚

🔗 Learn more: www.conservationbehaviourchange.org

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The Task Force is proud to announce our strategic partnership with the newly established CSS Behaviour Change – Zoomarine Portugal, hosted by Zoomarine Algarve - Portugal that joined forces with the IUCN Species Survival Commission!

Read the press release: iucn.org/pt/press-rel...

🌍 On Earth Day, let’s reflect on the behavioural dynamics driving the climate & biodiversity crises.
How can we close the gap between awareness & action?

Let's drive real impact together. 🌱

#EarthDay2025 #Sustainability #BehaviourChange

🎉 We're now on X and Bluesky!

Follow us for bite-sized insights on human behavior & biodiversity conservation. 🌱💬

Let’s connect !

👉 X: @iucn_bctf
👉 Bluesky: @iucn-bctf.bsky.social
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Want to keep up to date with the latest from the IUCN Behaviour Change Task Force? 📊🌿

Look no further and subscribe to Behavioural Insights for Conservation - Newsletter✉️ link: www.conservationbeha...

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🧠💡 What were the most powerful behavioral insights for conservation in 2024?

Rare compiled the top 5 studies - and it’s a must-read! 📚👇
👉 Curious about the key takeaways? Read here:
tinyurl.com/3twfaxb9

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📅 Join us for the 7th UN Behavioural Science Week, April 7-11! 46 UN entities, 15 virtual events, exploring AI & behavioural science in global decision-making. 🧠🌍 Free & open to all!

🔗 Full agenda & registration: www.unbesciweek2025.org

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