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SSWG Tools

Catalog of Conservation Social Science Tools

Are you implementing a multi-stakeholder conservation project? Trying to understand what motivates people to conserve, or destroy, biodiversity? Explaining the value of biodiversity to policymakers? You are in the right place. Click here to explore tools and other key elements of Catalog.

Graduate Student Guidebook

Conservation is an important goal that is most effectively achieved when approached from multiple disciplinary angles. This Guidebook is intended for graduate students involved in conservation projects that draw from multiple disciplines. Click here to download the Graduate Student Guidebook. A list of institutions offering academic programs is also available.

Social Disciplines

Conservation social science is interdisciplinary and involves multiple disciplines. In this section, disciplinary experts describe their respective fields, the field's involvment and contribution to conservation social science, and provide links to major professional organizations.