Though the success of conservation initiatives relies on changing behaviour, little social
psychological research has examined factors such as attitudes and social norms in the …

The participation of local communities in management decisions is critically important to the
long-term salience and therefore, success, of protected areas. Engaging community …

Environmental governance scholars have overlooked philanthropic foundations as
influential non‐state actors. This omission, along with the continued growth in funding from …

North American state wildlife agencies are increasingly faced with the challenge of
effectively representing a diverse public. With increasing social conflict over wildlife issues …

Volunteers play an important role in the management of natural habitats. Understanding
what motivates volunteers to join conservation initiatives and how motivations change over …

Costa Rica is a global ecotourism destination, yet tourism growth has contributed to conflicts
over water use. Given the potential for tourism revenue to address important environmental …

Behavioral sciences can advance conservation by systematically identifying behavioral
barriers to conservation and how to best overcome them. Behavioral sciences have …

Social change can be pursued by participating in a public protest, joining a community
gardening initiative, or recycling at home. However, little research has investigated how …

Planning of marine protected areas (MPAs) is highlighted in the conservation literature but is
not explored in much detail. Many researchers acknowledge the importance of involving the …

Theoretical advances in research on the antecedents of human behavior have offered
promising explanations for why people choose to undertake environmentally friendly action …