How Conservationists Use Ecological Data for Critical, Timely Action…and Why They Need Development Volunteers

In this episode, Dr. Jake Wall demonstrates the importance of data-driven decision-making in conservation efforts. He shares how his organization uses data to combat ivory poaching, address human-wildlife conflict, and bridge the gap between ecologists and policymakers. Additionally, he explains how a game-changing app has transformed data collection and made it accessible to others, contributing to a better understanding of elephant habitats.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How data reveals the ecological roles elephants play
• How data monitoring frameworks contribute to ecosystem health
• How collaboration amplifies the power of data