I have been working in conservation for the last 12 years, in various volunteer, fundraising and project coordination positions. I have extensive fieldwork experience and have conducted both social and ecological research in countries such as South Africa, Madagascar, Uganda, Poland and Cambodia. I completed a PhD in Conservation Science at Bangor University in 2022.

Email: harriet.ibbett@bangor.ac.uk

Twitter: @harrietibbett

• PhD: Understanding rule-breaking in conservation
  2019–2022
• MSc: Conservation Science
  Grand Challenges in Ecosystem and the Environment Initiative, Imperial College London, Silwood Park Campus, Ascot, Berkshire SL5 7PY, UK alexander.papadopulos@plants.ox.ac.uk., 2014–2015
• BSc: Environmental Geography and International Development
  University of East Anglia, 2008–2011

My research is primarily focussed on understanding rule-breaking and compliance in conservation, with a specific interest in research ethics and law enforcement around protected areas.

During my PhD I investigated the most appropriate methods to elicit robust information about the prevalence of sensitive behaviour in different conservation contexts. I worked as part of a wider project, and undertook fieldwork in and around Protected Areas in Indonesia and Tanzania.

2024

• E-gyhoeddi cyn argraffuCross-cultural applications of the New Ecological Paradigm in protected area contexts
  Dorward, L., Ibbett, H., Dwiyahreni, A. A., Kohi, E. M., Prayitno, K., Sankeni, S., Kaduma, J. F., Mawenya, R., Mchomvu, J., Sabiladiyni, H., Saputra, A. W., Supriatna, J., Trywidiarini, T. & St. John, F. A. V., 18 Medi 2024, (E-gyhoeddi cyn argraffu) Yn: Environment and Behavior.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• E-gyhoeddi cyn argraffuImproving compliance around protected areas through fair administration of rules
  Ibbett, H., Dorward, L., Jones, J. P. G., Kohi, E. M., Dwiyahreni, A. A., Sankeni, S., Prayitno, K., Mchomvu, J., Kaduma, J. F., Saputra, A. W., Agustin, I. Y., Trywidiarini, T., Mawenya, R., Supriatna, J. & St. John, F. A. V., 17 Gorff 2024, (E-gyhoeddi cyn argraffu) Yn: Conservation Biology.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydProtected areas and people: Understanding the links between well-being and rule breaking around the Leuser Ecosystem
  Ibbett, H., Dorward, L. & St. John, F. A. V., 20 Chwef 2024
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad arall › Cyfraniad Arall

2023

• CyhoeddwydA mixed methods approach for measuring topic sensitivity in conservation
  Ibbett, H., Jones, J. P. G., Dorward, L., Kohi, E. M., Dwiyahreni, A. A., Prayitno, K., Sankeni, S., Kaduma, J., Mchomvu, J., Saputra, A. W., Sabiladiyni, H., Supriatna, J. & St John, F. A. V., 1 Awst 2023, Yn: People and Nature. 5, 4, t. 1245-1261 17 t.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydProtected areas and people: Understanding the links between well-being and rule breaking around the Ruaha-Rungwa landscape
  Ibbett, H., Dorward, L. & St. John, F. A. V., 30 Tach 2023
  Allbwn ymchwil: Llyfr/Adroddiad › Adroddiad Comisiwn
• CyhoeddwydTopic sensitivity still affects honest responding, even when specialized questioning techniques are used
  Ibbett, H., Dorward, L., Jones, J. P. G., Kohi, E. M., Sankeni, S., Kaduma, J., Mchomvu, J., Mawenya, R. & St. John, F. A. V., Meh 2023, Yn: Conservation Science and Practice. 5, 6, e12927.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2022

• CyhoeddwydExperimental Validation of Specialised Questioning Techniques in Conservation
  Ibbett, H., Dorward, L., Dwiyahreni, A. A., Jones, J. P. G., Kaduma, J., Kohi, E. M., Mchomvu, J., Prayitno, K., Sabiladiyni, H., Sankeni, S., Saputra, A. W., Supriatna, J. & St John, F. A. V., Hyd 2022, Yn: Conservation Biology.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2021

• CyhoeddwydAsking sensitive questions in conservation using Randomised Response Techniques
  Ibbett, H., Jones, J. P. G. & St John, F. A. V., 1 Awst 2021, Yn: Biological Conservation. 260, 109191.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydEstimating hunting prevalence and wild meat reliance in Cambodia’s Eastern Plains
  Ibbett, H., Milner-Gulland, E., Dobson, A. D. M., Griffin, O., Travers, H. & Keane, A., Tach 2021, Yn: Oryx. 55, 6, t. 878-888
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2020

• CyhoeddwydChapter Five - Understanding local resource users’ behaviour, perspectives and priorities to underpin conservation practice
  Milner-Gulland, E., Ibbett, H., Wilfred, P., Cosmas Ngoteya, H. & Lestari, P., 23 Ebr 2020, Conservation Research, Policy and Practice. Cambridge University Press, t. 63-81
  Allbwn ymchwil: Pennod mewn Llyfr/Adroddiad/Trafodion Cynhadledd › Pennod
• CyhoeddwydConservation publications and their provisions to protect research participants
  Ibbett, H. & Brittain, S., Chwef 2020, Yn: Conservation Biology. 34, 1, t. 80-92 13 t.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydEthical considerations when conservation research involves people
  Brittain, S., Ibbett, H., de Lange, E., Dorward, L., Hoyte, S., Marino, A., Milner-Gulland, E., Newth, J., Rakotonarivo, S., Verissimo, D. & Lewis, J., 31 Awst 2020, Yn: Conservation Biology. 34, 4, t. 925-933
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydExperimentally assessing the effect of search effort on snare detectability
  Ibbett, H., Milner-Gulland, E., Beale, C., Dobson, A. D. M., Griffin, O., O'Kelly, H. J. & Keane, A., Gorff 2020, Yn: Biological Conservation. 247, 108581.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydMaking messy data work for conservation
  Dobson, A. D. M., Milner-Gulland, E., Aebischer, N. J., Beale, C., Brozovic, R., Coals, P., Critchlow, R., Dancer, A., Greve, M., Hinsley, A., Ibbett, H., Johnston, A., Kuiper, T., Le Comber, S., Mahood, S. P., Moore, J. F., Nilsen, E. B., Pocock, M. J. O., Quinn, A., Travers, H., Wilfred, P., Wright, J. & Keane, A., 22 Mai 2020, Yn: One Earth. 2, 5, t. 455-465
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2019

• CyhoeddwydConserving a globally threatened species in a semi-natural, agrarian landscape
  Ibbett, H., Lay, C., Phlai, P., Song, D., Hong, C., Mahood, S. P. & Milner-Gulland, E., Ion 2019, Yn: Oryx. 53, 1, t. 181-191
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydDetecting deterrence from patrol data
  Dobson, A., Milner-Gulland, E., Beale, C., Ibbett, H. & Keane, A., Meh 2019, Yn: Conservation Biology. 33, 3, t. 665-675
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid
• CyhoeddwydIntegrating models of human behaviour between the individual and population levels to inform conservation interventions
  Dobson, A. D. M., de Lange, E., Keane, A., Ibbett, H. & Milner-Gulland, E., 16 Medi 2019, Yn: Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B. 374, 1781, 20180053.
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2018

• CyhoeddwydAsking sensitive questions using the unmatched count technique: Applications and guidelines for conservation
  Hinsley, A., Keane, A., St John, F. A. V., Ibbett, H. & Nuno, A., 2018, Yn: Methods in Ecology and Evolution. t. 1-12
  Allbwn ymchwil: Cyfraniad at gyfnodolyn › Erthygl › adolygiad gan gymheiriaid

2024

• Ethical challenges of asking people directly about compliance

  To develop interventions that provide positive outcomes for both people and nature, conservationists need to better understand human behaviour, particularly the factors that influence compliance. However, research in this area is often hindered by the challenging nature of the topic; people are rarely willing to reveal their involvement, meaning it is difficult to access reliable data. Moreover, conducting research in this area raises a range of ethical and methodological concerns, which if unaddressed can have significant impacts on biodiversity outcomes, as well as human well-being. I’ll provide a broad overview of these challenges, reflect on ways of tackling them, and outline why their consideration can help move conservation research, policy, and practice towards a more socially just, biodiversity positive agenda.

  31 Gorff 2024

  Gweithgaredd: Sgwrs wadd (Siaradwr)
• Reconceptualising conservation law enforcement in protected areas

  Urgency to save species from extinction has prompted increased investment in law enforcement in and around protected areas, with considerable conservation resource spent training enforcers and supporting efforts to increase detection, prosecution, and sanctioning. However, relatively little evidence for the effectiveness of these approaches exists, and in recent years, investments in conservation law enforcement have come under increasing scrutiny due to associations with human-right abuses. In response, there has been a shift amongst practitioner organisations, funders, and governments to embed rights-based approaches into protected area governance, with a specific focus on implementing social safe-guards to improve how laws are enforced. To date dominant models of law enforcement have focused on increasing the cost of offending and reducing opportunities for offending to occur. Yet, other models of enforcement highlight that procedural fairness, and the legitimacy of enforcers and the laws themselves, are important but overlooked factors which can influence compliance. This workshop will draw conservation practitioners and academics together to share expertise and explore the need, opportunities, and challenges of reconceptualising how laws are enforced around protected areas.

  22 Gorff 2024 – 24 Gorff 2024

  Gweithgaredd: Cymryd rhan mewn gweithdy, seminar, cwrs Academaidd (Trefnydd)
• European Conference for Conservation Biology

  Ethical challenges of asking people directly about compliance

  To develop interventions that provide positive outcomes for both people and nature, conservationists need to better understand human behaviour, particularly the factors that influence compliance. However, research in this area is often hindered by the challenging nature of the topic; people are rarely willing to reveal their involvement in illicit acts, meaning it is difficult to collect reliable data. Moreover, conducting research in this area raises a range of ethical and methodological concerns, which if not addressed, can have significant impacts on biodiversity outcomes, as well as human well-being. Here, we provide a broad overview of these challenges and outline how their consideration can help move conservation research, policy, and practice towards more socially just, biodiversity positive agenda.

  20 Meh 2024

  Gweithgaredd: Cymryd rhan mewn cynhadledd Academaidd (Siaradwr)
• Student Conference for Conservation Science

  Delivered workshops on social science research methods and research ethics.

  26 Maw 2024 – 28 Maw 2024

  Gweithgaredd: Cymryd rhan mewn gweithdy, seminar, cwrs Academaidd (Siaradwr)
• Delivery of a series of workshops to conservation scientists, practitioners and government representatives in Indonesia.

  Delivery of two workshops in Jakarta and Banda Aceh to share research findings from the CONHUB project with academics, Government and NGOs representatives.

  24 Chwef 2024 – 28 Chwef 2024

  Gweithgaredd: Cymryd rhan mewn gweithdy, seminar, cwrs Academaidd (Siaradwr)

2023

• Delivery of a series of workshops to conservation scientists, practitioners and government representatives in Tanzania.

  Delivery of a series of training workshops in social science research methods and dissemination of research findings from the CONHUB project. In total 4 separate workshops were run in 4 different locations (Dar es Salaam, Dodoma, Irina, Arusha). Participants included representatives from: the Ministry of Tourism and Natural Resources, TAWIRI, TAFORI, TANAPA, University of Dar es Salaam, Dodoma, the Open University, alongside NGOs including STEP, Lion Landscapes, Frankfurt Zoological Society, WWF, WCS.

  27 Tach 2023 – 9 Rhag 2023

  Gweithgaredd: Cymryd rhan mewn gweithdy, seminar, cwrs Academaidd (Trefnydd)