Conservation Solutions Hub
at Carleton University
Co-creating science that drives conservation action
We are a collaborative team of researchers with diverse expertise in conservation science. Good science takes teamwork, so we work together with policymakers, practitioners, and communities to understand socio-ecological systems and empower solutions.
What we do
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Measuring outcomes
We use field science, evidence synthesis, and modelling to understand the benefits and effects of conservation measures
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Mobilizing for Conservation
We develop proof of concept approaches to drive solutions forward
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Cultivating community
We connect researchers and pracitioners to develop strategies for conservation to benefit people and nature
Who we are
We are a group of conservation scientists at Carleton University, Environment and Climate Change Canada, and beyond. We use our broad set of expertise - from human-dimensions to ecological theory to understand systems and drive more effective conservation solutions.
We Advance effective, inclusive, and equitable conservation practice.
Rooted in collaboration, the Conservation Solutions Hub is a connection point for Carleton University conservation scientists to partner with government, non-profit organizations, and others to co-develop evidence and science advice for decision-making. We advance innovative, interdisciplinary research and training that strengthens inclusive and effective conservation practice.
We foster new collaborative relationships, drive innovative research, and develop boundary-spanning tools to identify and prioritize conservation-related knowledge needs more effectively. Guided by principles of collaboration and collegiality, our work is broadly interdisciplinary and grounded in a commitment to diversity, equity, decolonization, and inclusion.
Research Areas
Designed as a one-stop shop for evidence-based solutions, the Conservation Solutions Hub fosters integration across research areas and sectors to better serve decision makers and those working on the ground. Our research areas include:
Landscape planning
Evidence synthesis
Decision science and support tools
Species at risk
Freshwater
Human-nature interactions
Policy