Crash Course in the Human Dimensions of Shark Conservation

Working Group Update | Human Dimensions

We welcome you to the first online webinar series organised by the SSG Human Dimensions Working Group (HDWG), "Crash Course in the Human Dimensions of Shark Conservation"

This webinar explored:

1. Human dimensions: what, why and how?;
   
2. Overview of social science research methods for shark conservation;
   
3. Understanding the socio-ecological situation;
   
4. Designing Interventions & Changing Behaviour; and
   
5. Future directions for Human Dimensions of Shark Conservation

From | Shark News Issue 02
Written by | Hollie Booth and Dr Divya Karnad
 
«It is increasingly recognised that effective and ethical shark conservation requires understanding and changing human behaviour; and engaging coastal communities, with full respect for the rights of indigenous and local people. However, many shark conservationists primarily receive biological training, and therefore need support for addressing these interdisciplinary challenges. To work towards addressing this, the Co-Chairs of the new SSG Human Dimensions Working Group organised a week-long crash course in the Human Dimensions of Shark Conservation.»

They explored the following topics:

1. Human dimensions: what, why and how?;
   
2. Overview of social science research methods for shark conservation;
   
3. Understanding the socio-ecological situation;
   
4. Designing Interventions & Changing Behaviour; and
   
5. Future directions for Human Dimensions of Shark Conservation.

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Presented and organised by Ms Hollie Booth and Dr Divya Karnad: IUCN SSC Shark Specialist Group (SSG): Human Dimensions Working Group: Co-Chairs

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Full article first published in the Shark News magazine (Issue 02 | July 2021).

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