Planning Committees – Pathways Europe

Co-Hosts

The Department of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources (HDNR) at Colorado State University is positioned to meet complex challenges of natural resource management with a growing global population. We do this through understanding and attending to the needs and values of humans, human society and culture as they relate to the conservation and enjoyment of the natural environment. It is HDNR’s mission to empower people to explore and sustain their world. With HDNR’s belief in integrity, impact, diversity, innovation, sustainability and well-being, the vision of the department to re-imagine learning and discovery to benefit both people and the natural world. The Department offers an MS and PhD in Human Dimensions of Natural Resources, an MS in Tourism Management, and an MS in Conservation Leadership; as well as a graduate certificate in Communications for Conservation.

Conference Organizers

Michael J. Manfredo

Conference Co-Organizer

Professor

Human Dimensions of Natural Resources

Colorado State University

Catherine Hill

Conference Co-Organizer

Professor

Oxford Brookes University

Emily Schmieding

Conference Manager

Department of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources

Colorado State University

Pathways Europe 2026 Advisory Board

The Pathways Europe 2026 team wishes to extend our deepest gratitude to the members of the Advisory Board for their continued support in making the 2026 conference a success. We thank you for your efforts in helping us continue our mission of increasing professionalism and effectiveness in the human dimensions of wildlife field.

Dr. Beatrice Frank
Executive Director, Georgia Strait Alliance; Adjunct Professor at the School of Environmental Studies, University of Victoria; Editor, Human Dimensions of Wildlife Journal

Dr. Jenny Glikman
Instituto de Estudios Sociales Avanzados (IESA-CSIC); Editor, Human Dimensions of Wildlife Journal

Dr. Darragh Hare
Wildlife Conservation Research Unit, Department of Biology, University of Oxford

Dr. Courtney Hughes
Senior Landscape Ecologist, Forestry & Parks, Government of Alberta

Prof. Maria Johansson
Environmental Psychology, Department of Architecture and Built Environment, Lund University

Dr. Aleksandër Trajçe
Executive Director, Protection and Preservation of Natural Environment in Albania (PPNEA)

Dr. Sian Waters
Barbary Macaque Awareness & Conservation