WildHub Conservation Catalyst Programme: your Catalyst Challenge!
Welcome to the WildHub Conservation Catalyst Programme – your chance to learn, collaborate, and share lessons from conservation practice with a global community.
This short, self-paced course guides you through every step of creating and publishing your first lessons-learned contribution on WildHub — from choosing your topic and interviewing an expert, to editing and celebrating your final piece.
You’ll also practise skills that every thriving community builder needs: collaboration, reflection, and supporting peers.
Each milestone you reach — Bronze, Silver, or Gold — celebrates not only your published work but your commitment to learning and sharing knowledge for the benefit of others.
No prior experience is needed. Just curiosity, kindness, and willingness to learn through doing.
11 Modules
🌱 Module 1 – Choose your topic
Discover how to choose a story or theme that connects to WildHub’s purpose and your passion. You’ll explore what others have shared and identify a unique lesson that adds value to our community.
💬 Module 2 – Find and connect with a contributor
Learn how to reach out to potential collaborators with confidence and respect. You’ll practise writing an invitation that builds trust and sparks meaningful partnerships.
✏️ Module 3 – Prepare your interview
Craft open, thoughtful questions that invite reflection and real-world insight. You’ll prepare to listen deeply and create space for your contributor’s story to unfold
🎙️ Module 4 – Conduct your interview
Put your preparation into practice by conducting your interview. You’ll strengthen your communication and listening skills while discovering what makes great storytelling.
🔁 Module 5 – Reflect and improve your interview process
Take time to reflect on how your interview went and learn from your contributor’s feedback. This helps you grow as a Catalyst and improve future conversations.
📝 Module 6 – Draft and edit your contribution
Transform your interview insights into a clear, engaging WildHub post. You’ll practise editing, receive peer feedback, and learn how to communicate your message effectively.
📤 Module 7 - Gain feedback and finalise your contribution
You’re almost ready to publish. This module helps you finalise your draft, confirm approval from your contributor, and prepare your post on WildHub. You’ll polish your message and gain confidence before sharing it with the community.
🎉 Module 8 – Publish and Celebrate
Publish your contribution and celebrate your progress! You’ll engage with others’ stories, exchange feedback, and reflect on your personal Catalyst journey.
🌿 Bonus module – Your Catalyst insight for future cohorts
Share one tip or reflection for future Catalysts — helping others learn from your experience. Selected insights may be featured in future versions of this course.
🥈 Module 9 – Growing your impact: becoming a Silver Catalyst
Publishing your first four interviews is a great achievement — and continuing toward Silver unlocks new opportunities for visibility, confidence, and collaboration. In this module, you’ll learn the benefits of publishing six contributions and how becoming a Silver Catalyst helps you strengthen your influence in the WildHub community. You’ll also reflect on what motivates you personally to continue your Catalyst journey.
🥇Module 10 – Becoming a Gold Catalyst: your leadership pathway
Reaching the Gold level shows deep commitment to shared learning and community leadership. In this module, you’ll explore why publishing eight contributions is such a powerful milestone — and how Gold Catalysts help shape the future of WildHub. You’ll reflect on what role you want to play as part of our global network.
What you'll learn
The Instructors
Flavia Manieri
WildHub Community Advocates Coordinator|Interdisciplinary Researcher, Uppsala University