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SCB Impact Evaluation Working Group

@idoimpact.bsky.social
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The Impact Evaluation Working Group (IEWG) advances evidence-based biodiversity conservation efforts across the globe by supporting the adoption of counterfactual approaches to understanding the impacts of conservation.

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SCB Impact Evaluation Working Group @idoimpact.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
🔥 Our Conservation Impact Evaluation Virtual Seminar Series returns on 6 Oct, at our regular time: 4 PM CEST / 10 AM ET! 🌳 Fire as a Driver of Social-Ecological Vulnerability in Protected Areas of the Amazon 🎙️ Ane Alencar, Science Director at IPAM Register 👇 scb-impact.org/seminar-seri...
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SCB Impact Evaluation Working Group @idoimpact.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Reflecting on last week's workshop on impact evaluation at #ACCB2026 in Lagos! Attendees from across Africa dug into counterfactual thinking & rival explanations for conservation outcomes. The room was full of energetic practitioners & academics; new connections for our #counterfactual community!🌍🌱
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SCB Impact Evaluation Working Group @idoimpact.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
The 3rd edition of the SCB Impact Evaluation Working Group Research Briefing is out! Read more about the latest research in conservation impact evaluation here: scb-impact.org/iewg-researc...
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IEWG – Research Briefing #3 (June 2026) - SCB Impact Evaluation Working Group (IEWG)
Dear Counterfactual Enthusiasts, Welcome to the third edition of the bi-annual SCB-IEWG Research Briefings, where we explore the latest insights in impact
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SCB Impact Evaluation Working Group @idoimpact.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
📢 At #ECCB2026? Join the SCB Impact Evaluation Working Group symposium: Evidence & Attribution in the Age of Novel Data, Methods, and Technologies 🗓 Tue 7 July | 🕟 4:30–6:00 pm |📍 BM.1.26 Talks on AI, Earth observation, causal inference & reproducibility. Programme: cbd.eventsair.com/QuickEventWe...
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SCB Impact Evaluation Working Group @idoimpact.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
🌱 The SCB Impact Evaluation Working Group is looking for two volunteers: 🔹 Resource Library Volunteer – help curate key research on causal inference in conservation 🔹 Impact Blog Editorial Assistant – support a new blog sharing insights, stories & research Learn more: scb-impact.org/volunteer/
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Volunteer - SCB Impact Evaluation Working Group (IEWG)
Volunteer Volunteer with us! If you are interested in any of these opportunities, please contact us through either the contact form or directly at
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SCB Impact Evaluation Working Group @idoimpact.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
📢 #TeamCounterfactual will be hosting a symposium at #ECCB2026: “Evidence and Attribution in the Age of Novel Data, Methods, and Technologies.” Discussing emerging data sources, analytical methods, and technologies reshaping evidence and causal attribution. See the programme: tinyurl.com/mtnxahsw
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SYMPOSIA, ROUND TABLES, ETC… – ECCB 2026
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SCB Impact Evaluation Working Group @idoimpact.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Happening today 📆 - 3 March 2026 at 10am ET / 4pm CET. Join the 1500+ registered participants in this month's hashtag#TuesdaysWithTeamcounterfactual seminar on "Evaluating the private provision of conservation: The case of African parks."
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SCB Impact Evaluation Working Group @idoimpact.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
📢 Upcoming Conservation Impact Evaluation Seminar! Evaluating the Private Provision of Conservation: The Case of African Parks 🎙️ Santiago Saavedra Pineda (Universidad del Rosario) 📅 Tues, 3 Mar ⏰ 10 AM ET / 4 PM CET What are the impacts of privately managed protected areas? Join us to hear more!
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SCB Impact Evaluation Working Group @idoimpact.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Check out our second Research Briefing! The briefing brings together recent, high-quality studies using rigorous impact evaluation methods to answer a core question in conservation: what actually works? 🔗 Catch up on the full briefing here: scb-impact.org/iewg-researc...
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SCB Impact Evaluation Working Group @idoimpact.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Next up in the SCB Impact Evaluation seminar series! 🌊 🎙️ Hollie Booth 📅 Dec 2 | 8 AM ET / 2 PM CET (Note - earlier time!!) Topic: Conservation impacts & adaptive management insights from an RCT of a marine pay-to-release program. 🔗 Register: scb-impact.org/seminars-2025/
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SCB Impact Evaluation Working Group @idoimpact.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
🌿 Exciting news! A new interactive tool for choosing impact evaluation methods in conservation is now live 🎉 Built from O’Garra et al. (2025) & created by Annabel J. Y. Lim, it helps you find the right counterfactual approach for your context. Link: scb-impact.itch.io/interactive-...
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SCB Impact Evaluation Working Group @idoimpact.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Happening today in ~30 minutes! Looking forward to having you for today's #TuesdaysWithTeamcounterfactual
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SCB Impact Evaluation Working Group @idoimpact.bsky.social · 26/10/2025
Next for the Conservation Impact Evaluation Seminar - Nick Salafsky (Foundations of Success) 🗓 Tues, Nov 4 | 10 AM ET / 4 PM CET 💬 “The Role of ‘Gold-Standard’ vs. ‘Aluminium Standard’ Impact Assessments in Conservation Practice” 👉 scb-impact.org/seminar-seri... #TuesdaysWithTeamcounterfactual
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SCB Impact Evaluation Working Group @idoimpact.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
🌿📢 Join the Conservation Impact Evaluation Virtual Seminar Series! 🗓 Tue, Oct 7 | ⏰ 10 AM ET / 4 PM CET 🎤 Ben Groom (Univ. of Exeter) 📖 “The Impact of Overlapping Environmental Policies in Tropical Rainforests” 🔗 Register: conbio.org/groups/worki... #ConservationScience #ImpactEvaluation
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SCB Impact Evaluation Working Group @idoimpact.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
🌿 Call for Nominations — IEWG Board (2025–28) SCB’s Impact Evaluation Working Group is seeking new board members: • Community & Engagement Lead • Conference & Events Lead • Secretary 📧 Apply by 12 Oct: teamcounterfactual@gmail.com #Conservation #ImpactEvaluation
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