
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.