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... 000
SCB Impact Evaluation Working Group @idoimpact.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Reflecting 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!🌍🌱 000
SCB Impact Evaluation Working Group @idoimpact.bsky.social · 03/07/2026The 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...scb-impact.orgIEWG – 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 010
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...cbd.eventsair.comProgramme 121
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/scb-impact.orgVolunteer - 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 010
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/mtnxahswtinyurl.comSYMPOSIA, ROUND TABLES, ETC… – ECCB 2026eccb26leiden.eu 000
SCB Impact Evaluation Working Group @idoimpact.bsky.social · 03/03/2026Happening 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." 000
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! 010
SCB Impact Evaluation Working Group @idoimpact.bsky.social · 18/02/2026Check 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... 000
SCB Impact Evaluation Working Group @idoimpact.bsky.social · 25/11/2025Next 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/ 000
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-... 000
SCB Impact Evaluation Working Group @idoimpact.bsky.social · 04/11/2025Happening today in ~30 minutes! Looking forward to having you for today's #TuesdaysWithTeamcounterfactual 000
SCB Impact Evaluation Working Group @idoimpact.bsky.social · 26/10/2025Next 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 022
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 021
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 131