The Natural Environment Research Council
Tag: NERC
Stopping wildlife poisoning in Cambodia
In parts of Cambodia, wildlife poisoning occurs as a method of hunting for meat consumption. Changing people's behaviour is a challenge for conservation.
The impact of uncertainty on cooperation intent in a conservation conflict
Little is known about how stakeholders in real‐life conservation conflicts respond to different types of uncertainty. We explored this question using a framed field experiment and interviews for an ongoing conflict between goose conservation and farming in Scotland.
Asking sensitive questions using the Unmatched Count Technique: Applications and guidelines for conservation
UCT can be a useful tool for estimating the extent of non-compliance within a conservation context, but careful study design, robust sampling and consistent implementation are required in order for it to be effective.
Detecting deterrence from patrol data
We test a robust, simple metric for monitoring patrol effectiveness using a mechanistic model of law‐breaking and law enforcement
The shaping of the global conservation agenda
Working alongside the IUCN, this project will identify key areas of controversy for conservation decision-makers and explore factors which shape the positions of IUCN members on these topics.
David Tooby
David's research aims to identify the position of international conservation organisations on key controversial issues
Jonathan Morley
Jonathan's research aims to examine the success of environmental safeguards in international development projects
Quantifying the effects of development projects on biodiversity conservation in West Africa.
Jonathan's research aims to examine the success of environmental safeguards in international development projects
Conservation conflicts: Behavioural threats, frames, and intervention recommendations
The choice of conflict management interventions should be based on evidence of their effectiveness, but other factors such as the way a conflict is framed appear to play an important role.
Mental health in a conservation landscape: psychological dynamics of living in proximity to primates in western Uganda
Tom’s research seeks to understand the ways that living alongside wildlife can affect people’s mental health, particularly in relation to disease transmission
CONSERVATION SCIENCE 