Three secrets of social science everyone in conservation needs to know
There is an urgent need to increase the acceptance and integration of social science evidence in conservation.
Too often social science is considered as a “nice to have” optional extra, rather than a fundamental part of conservation projects.
But there are many gaps in social science understanding and its application in conservation which persist.
Join this free webinar to discover three secrets of social science to prompt the sorts of discussions, skills and respect which could transform the way nature conservation works and therefore the impact it has.
Led by experienced social science trainer Dr Rebecca Jefferson, founder of Human Nature, this one hour call will get you thinking about what they social science and what it means for you and your work.
Who is the webinar for?
If you are studying, working or moving into the conservation sector and are curious about social science, this webinar is for you. No prior knowledge of social science is needed.
When is it on?
Tuesday 29th April 2025, with two time options to reach more locations. Choose from 10am London (good for Europe, Africa and Asia) or 4pm London (good for North and South America).
Will it teach you everything you need to know about conservation social science?
No! It’s a one hour webinar, not a degree; not years of experience. But it will get you thinking. I hope to energise and inspire you to reflect on some fundamentals of social science and how they relate to your work in conservation.
Anything else to know?
At the end of the webinar you’ll find out the details of the next Essentials of Conservation Social Science course - with a very exciting twist!
I want to join – what do I do next?
Sign up here to secure your place! It'd be great to see you there.
If you have any questions, please email rebecca@humannature.co.uk.
I am a social scientist and passionate about increasing the application of social science research and methods in the conservation sector. To do this, I founded Human Nature. Human Nature is a social enterprise empowering conservation professionals to use social sciences to impact people and planet. We provide training and mentorship to NGOs, academics, policy makers and others wishing to build their foundations in social science. Many people working in conservation have trained through natural science routes, and find themselves needing to better understand the people elements of ecosystems. Social science provides the tools do this. Please get in touch if you are interested in hearing more about what we do. You can contact me at https://humannature.co.uk/contact.
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Thanks for sharing about this free opportunity to benefit from your insights Rebecca!
Thanks for the network to share it in! Really looking forward to delivering the webinar next week, there's been lots of interest :)