The Science Behind Conserving Conservationists
Below is a selection of research papers that showcase a need to conserve conservationists. This research isn’t conducted by Lonely Conservationists, but these papers support and provide reasoning for our efforts.
Articles by Thomas Pienkowski
Psychological distress and workplace risk inequalities among conservation professionals
Supporting conservationists’ mental health through better working conditions
Recognizing reflexivity among conservation practitioners
Psychological distress and workplace risk inequalities among conservation professionals
Protecting those who protect nature by supporting conservationists’ mental health
Balancing making a difference with making a living in the conservation sector
Protecting those who protect nature by supporting conservationists’ mental wellbeing
Articles by other Authors
Navigating family systems in climate catastrophe: An open dialogue Dunk, J. Et al.
Scientists have emotional responses
to climate change too. E. L. F. Schipper, S. S. Maharaj & G. T. Pecl
From Publications to Public Actions: The Role of Universities in Facilitating Academic Advocacy and Activism in the Climate and Ecological Emergency Charlie J. Gardner, Aaron Thierry, William Rowlandson & Julia K. Steinberger
Climate change and mental health: postgraduate psychology student and program coordinator perspectives from Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand Clare Pitt & Kimberly Norris
Learning collective care to support young climate justice advocates Wrigley, K., Beardman, G., Yallup Farrant, J., Godden, N. J., Faulkner Hill, C., Heyink, E., … Robinson, S. (2024).
Gender bias and inequity holds women back in their conservation careers, James, R. Et al.
“This Image Haunts Me to This Day”: Exploring the Psychological Impacts of Wildlife Loss on Conservation Professionals Through Photovoice, Sarah M. Bexell, Katia V. Nikitina, and Lauren E. Manna
Support for ecological grief- University of Queensland
Connecting Climate Minds– Catalysing a global research community at the intersection of climate change and mental health
Other non- LC resources
Ocean and Coastal Futures has a YouTube Playlist for all of their Ocean Justice Webinars, so click here to watch panel discussions on topics such as decolonisation, classism, and equity in marine biology and ocean sciences.