From Visitor Studies to Behavioural Science: Building a Conservation Hub
Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 3:30 PM–3:50 PM CET add to calendar
Ernest Lluch - Faculty of Economics
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In this presentation, discover Zoomarine Portugal's journey from basic visitor studies to establishing the first IUCN SSC Center for Species Survival on Behaviour Change. Learn how a zoological institution developed research in conservation psychology and implemented evidence-based interventions. Explore practical applications of psychological frameworks to conservation and how strategic partnerships can transform local initiatives into global platforms. This session offers a roadmap for integrating behavioural sciences into conservation practices to effectively promote species protection.