Society for Conservation Biology: Participatory and Citizen Science Working Group

Citizen science is a powerful tool for tackling many of the challenges faced in the field of conservation biology, from natural resource management to policy and public action. The Society for Conservation Biology (SCB) is an... [ view full abstract ]

Citizen science is a powerful tool for tackling many of the challenges faced in the field of conservation biology, from natural resource management to policy and public action. The Society for Conservation Biology (SCB) is an international professional organization dedicated to promoting the scientific study of the phenomena that affect the maintenance, loss, and restoration of biological diversity. Initiated in 2016, the Participatory and Citizen Science Working Group (PaCS) seeks to facilitate research and practice that aids the SCB in achieving its mission of preserving the Earth’s biodiversity. The PaCS working group aims to increase awareness of, support knowledge exchange for, and promote citizen science as an effective method in advancing biodiversity conservation among practitioners, researchers, and managers. Surveying global conservation practitioners’awareness and engagement with citizen science is assisting with identifying the priorities and future actions for the PaCS working group. PaCS will be working to serve as an international knowledge and networking hub for innovations in citizen science for conservation, elevate the role of citizen science within the national/international policy realm, link practitioners and citizen scientists working towards common goals, and help develop best practice management for citizen science in conservation. We welcome all who are interested the role of citizen science in conservation and invite you to chat with us!