Thibault Genissel

Thibault Genissel

Researcher and Speaker in Conservation Sciences

ENS de Lyon - Sorbonne Université

Independent

Professional Summary

I am a researcher in conservation sciences. My doctoral work focused on the evocentric approach to biodiversity conservation, which targets the impact of human activities on the evolutionary trajectories of species. My academic background is multidisciplinary, educated at the ENS de Lyon across biosciences and environmental philosophy, and I have a deep interest in understanding and protecting the living.

Alongside my research, I bring science to general audiences through talks on biodiversity, the history of conservation, and environmental ethics. Beyond conveying reliable scientific knowledge, my aim is to provide keys to understanding and a critical perspective on contemporary challenges — on our individual and collective place in the transformations our societies are inevitably undergoing.

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Interests

Ecology Evolution Global changes Environemental transition Human-wildlife interactions Environmental Philosophy Evocentrism Animal conservation Animal behaviour Translocations Protected Areas Environmental law Alpine ecology
📚 My Research

I am interested in the connections between science, society, and biodiversity conservation. As part of my PhD at Sorbonne University, I worked the evocentric approach that promotes more integration of evolution in conseration and the reduction of the human evolutionary footprint on life. My research explores metrics and assessment tools and their implementation in conservation policies and practices. My academic path has also led me to study animal behavior, ecology and social interactions (primates, ungulates) and to take part in international forums (COP15 biodiversity, IUCN) where major biodiversity challenges are discussed. Beyond this, I have a strong personal interest in mountain ecosystems, for their understanding, their protection, and for fostering ways of living that adapt to their changes while limiting our impact.

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Selected Works
Evolutionary Footprint: A Systemic Indicator in Evolution, Ecology and Conservation featured image

Evolutionary Footprint: A Systemic Indicator in Evolution, Ecology and Conservation

In the face of rapid global change and awareness of the strong evolutionary impact of humans on the biosphere, we promote a more systematic vision for measuring the impact of a …

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Evocentric conservation in protected areas: a pioneering strategy in the Port-Cros National Parc. featured image

Evocentric conservation in protected areas: a pioneering strategy in the Port-Cros National Parc.

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