Conservation and anthropogenic change
Conservation biology focuses on understanding and preserving biodiversity in a world altered by human activity. We examine the threats facing species and ecosystems, from habitat destruction to anthropogenic pollution and climate change, and develop strategies to mitigate these impacts.
This interdisciplinary field combines biology, ecology, and social sciences to promote sustainable practices and ensure the long-term health and resilience of Earth's diverse ecosystems for future generations.
Featured Project - RENEW
RENEW is a programme to develop solutions to one of the world's major environmental challenges: the renewal of biodiversity. This is a collaboration between University of Exeter researchers, The National Trust, and 30 additional partners, funded by the Natural Environment Research Council.
Each of our research themes bring together a diverse set of researchers from within the Department and beyond. Follow the links to their full profiles to find out more about their research interests.
Principal researchers:
Annette Broderick
Benno Simmons
Brendan Godley
Callum Roberts
Christopher Kaiser-Bunbury
Chris Laing
Ilya Maclean
Jason Chapman
Jon Blount
Julie Hawkins
Juliet Osborne
Kelly Moyes
Kevin Gaston
Kimberley Hockings
Kristian Metcalfe
Martin Stevens
Neeltje Boogert
Nick Royle
Nicola Weber
Philip Doherty
Regan Early
Robbie McDonald
Ruth Thurstan
Sarah Nelms
Thomas Currie
Victoria Hobson
Trine Bilde
Other researchers in this theme:
Alex Thornton, Alex Hayward, Barbara Tschirren, Camille Bonneaud, Chris Bass, David Hodgson, David Hosken, Elze Hesse, Erik Postma, Jolyon Troscianko, Laura Kelley, Lucy Woodall, Luis Huckstadt, MD Sharma, Sam Weber, Sarah Hodge, Stuart Bearhop, Xavier Harrison
Funding and partners
Our research is made possible through diverse relationships with key external funders and partners.
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