Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 7 hours ago
How is technology changing the game for wildlife conservation? In this episode, we explore what this next frontier looks like for conservation and how cutting-edge tools and innovative tech—from acoustic monitoring and satellite tracking to AI—are reshaping how we protect endangered species and ecosystems. Join us as we dive into what the future of conservation looks like in this new era and how technology is advancing our abilities to give wildlife and nature a fighting chance.
About Talia Speaker: Talia is the Interim Executive Manager at WILDLABS, based at WWF-US. With over 10 years of experience in conservation technology, including a masters in global conservation leadership, she oversees WILDLABS, including its horizon scan initiatives, community research, program development, and more.
About Alex Rood: Alex is the WILDLABS Communications and Community Associate Specialist at WWF-US, where she manages a community of over 11,000+ individuals worldwide using and making technology for wildlife conservation.
Join us and learn more about wildlife conservation at the Wildlife Café: worldwildlife.org/pages/wildlife-cafe
Links to learn more:
Join the WILDLABS community: wildlabs.net
“The State of Conservation Technology” report: wildlabs.net/state-of-conservation-technology
WWF’s Wildlife Crime Technology Project: worldwildlife.org/projects/wildlife-crime-technology-project
Learn more about environmental DNA: worldwildlife.org/projects/environmental-dna
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Chapters:
0:00 Welcome to Wildlife Café!
2:03 What even is conservation tech?
3:15 How can tech be an overall positive force for conservation?
5:19 How did Talia and Alex first get interested in this work?
9:14 What are misconceptions around the role tech plays in conservation?
10:24 Let’s hear from our WWF Heroes! How can AI help protect wildlife?
13:07 Let’s hear from our WWF Heroes! How can you track the same wild animal over time and space?
14:34 What role can tech play in our changing planet?
16:20 What does the future hold for tech in conservation?
17:50 How can people get involved and contribute?
21:52 Talia and Alex’s hope for the future of wildlife conservation
How is technology changing the game for wildlife conservation? In this episode, we explore what this next frontier looks like for conservation and how cutting-edge tools and innovative tech—from acoustic monitoring and satellite tracking to AI—are reshaping how we protect endangered species and ecosystems. Join us as we dive into what the future of conservation looks like in this new era and how technology is advancing our abilities to give wildlife and nature a fighting chance.
About Talia Speaker: Talia is the Interim Executive Manager at WILDLABS, based at WWF-US. With over 10 years of experience in conservation technology, including a masters in global conservation leadership, she oversees WILDLABS, including its horizon scan initiatives, community research, program development, and more.
About Alex Rood: Alex is the WILDLABS Communications and Community Associate Specialist at WWF-US, where she manages a community of over 11,000+ individuals worldwide using and making technology for wildlife conservation.
Join us and learn more about wildlife conservation at the Wildlife Café: worldwildlife.org/pages/wildlife-cafe
Links to learn more:
Join the WILDLABS community: wildlabs.net
“The State of Conservation Technology” report: wildlabs.net/state-of-conservation-technology
WWF’s Wildlife Crime Technology Project: worldwildlife.org/projects/wildlife-crime-technology-project
Learn more about environmental DNA: worldwildlife.org/projects/environmental-dna
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Chapters:
0:00 Welcome to Wildlife Café!
2:03 What even is conservation tech?
3:15 How can tech be an overall positive force for conservation?
5:19 How did Talia and Alex first get interested in this work?
9:14 What are misconceptions around the role tech plays in conservation?
10:24 Let’s hear from our WWF Heroes! How can AI help protect wildlife?
13:07 Let’s hear from our WWF Heroes! How can you track the same wild animal over time and space?
14:34 What role can tech play in our changing planet?
16:20 What does the future hold for tech in conservation?
17:50 How can people get involved and contribute?
21:52 Talia and Alex’s hope for the future of wildlife conservation
