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Expanding career pathways in conservation science
Author(s) -
Zavaleta Erika,
Aslan Clare,
Palen Wendy,
Sisk Tom,
Ryan Maureen E.,
Dickson Brett G.
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
conservation biology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.2
H-Index - 222
eISSN - 1523-1739
pISSN - 0888-8892
DOI - 10.1111/cobi.12987
Subject(s) - suite , conservation biology , biodiversity conservation , library science , ecology , geography , archaeology , biodiversity , biology , computer science
Since its inception, conservation biology has inspired thousands of students, spurred the creation of new initiatives, organizations and agencies, and informed conservation efforts worldwide. Nevertheless, global biodiversity loss is accelerating (Butchart et al. 2010), and our field needs to change to keep pace with mounting challenges. Conservation would benefit if scientists more enthusiastically pushed the institutional boundaries of our field through their efforts to expand their own and others’ career options and professional opportunities. We discuss several key areas of expansion, a critical subset of a longer list of comprehensive solutions. We aim to spark productive conversation and self-reflection to galvanize individual and institutional change in our field.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved