On the journey towards Abune Yosef, Ethiopia. hoto by Erik Hathaway on Unsplash/Public domain.

IEWG – Research Briefing #3 (June 2026)

Dear Counterfactual Enthusiasts, Welcome to the third edition of the bi-annual SCB-IEWG Research Briefings, where we explore the latest insights in impact evaluation in conservation and beyond. Our featured studies highlight quasi-experimental methods new to our research briefings highlighting the variety of tools that exist to evaluate a conservation intervention. This edition has been timed […]

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Sierra Nevada mountain range in winter by Denys Nevozhai on Unsplash/Public domain

IEWG – Research Briefing #2 (December 2025)

Dear Counterfactual Enthusiasts, Welcome to the second edition of the bi-annual SCB IEWG Research Briefings, where we explore the latest insights in conservation impact evaluation. Our featured studies reflect the growing potential of counterfactual approaches to improve conservation. This edition has been timed to arrive shortly before the holidays, with the aim of sparking reflection

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Aerial view of a national park. (U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service/Public domain)

IEWG – Research Briefing #1 (June 2025)

Dear Counterfactual Enthusiasts, Welcome to the first edition of the bi-annual SCB IEWG Research Briefings, where we explore the latest insights in conservation impact evaluation. Our featured papers highlight both the promise and the challenges of applying robust counterfactual impact evaluation approaches to conservation policy and practice. This edition has been timed to arrive shortly

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