Stephanie Brittain

Dr. Stephanie Brittain is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Oxford's ICCS Group, focusing on integrating social science and ecological knowledge to enhance conservation outcomes. Her work emphasizes participatory methods, mental health in conservation, and sustainable resource management in communities like Cameroon's Dja Faunal Reserve. She explores cost-effective monitoring techniques and the ethical dimensions of conservation research involving indigenous and local communities.

Her research addresses gaps in social science resources for conservation, skill development for practitioners, and the challenges of implementing equitable policies. She advocates for community-centered approaches to biodiversity protection, leveraging local ecological knowledge to improve wildlife monitoring and address threats such as illegal hunting and habitat loss.

Key areas of focus include:

• Participatory conservation frameworks
• Mental health support for conservation professionals
• Community-based monitoring tools
• Wild meat consumption dynamics and alternatives
• Occupancy modeling informed by local insights

Brittain’s publications highlight the need for interdisciplinary collaboration and policy reforms to ensure conservation efforts are both effective and socially just.