Why should more conservationists learn to study people? To better understand them as individuals, communities and societies, alongside their complex behaviours and interactions. This …

In his final year as a university undergraduate, Kumar Paudel founded the non-profit organisation Greenhood Nepal. It created a platform for young …

Professor Jane Hill, OBE (Order of the British Empire), is a Professor of Ecology at the University of York in England. She …

Conservation biologist Joshua Elves-Powell and co-authors have recently released ground-breaking new work on the poorly known wildlife trade in badgers in South …

“Ultimately environmental protection is about the protection of human rights – you can’t separate the two.” Tatenda Muponde is an environmental lawyer …

“To work with nature, we need to understand the systems that are in play. The key to success is systems thinking. Taking …

“I think empowerment to protect what we have, often comes from celebrating what we’ve got”. Leanne Cullen-Unsworth is the CEO of Project …

What role does ‘urban greening’ have in the world of conservation? This is one question that Angus Cunningham, horticulturalist and CEO of …

The world of conservation is a complex one, made up of many different organizations, job descriptions and people from various backgrounds. There …

What role do schoolchildren play in conservation efforts?   Why target them specifically, and how do you successfully establish and grow a conservation …

Nadia Sherif is an early career conservationist from Alexandria, Egypt, working for Nature Conservation Egypt (NCE) as a Conservation Officer. Having always …

“I love the water, a little bit of wind and clouds, so, it’s a good place for me to stay”, says Greilin …

How do people and nature interact? How does nature benefit people? Which interactions have the greatest impacts, and how can research into …

“I think everyone’s conservation career paths are very different.” Ross de Bruin works in large carnivore conservation as a Field Researcher for …

Are you a conservation organisation looking to attract the best possible talent to support your mission? Do you struggle with too many, …

The Bénoué ecosystem in northern Cameroon is the hotspot for lions in West and Central Africa. However in this area, which includes …

In conservation, some issues tend to get a lot of attention from the donors when other, equally important issues, can be ignored.  …

In the world of primate research, few scientists get the opportunity to research both Chimps and Bonobos (our least studied close relative) …

If you needed a campaigner, Frances Goodrum is exactly the kind of person you would want on your side. Personable, articulate and …

Have you ever had a BIG idea that grabbed your attention and got you excited? And if you have, did you know …

Gain key skills in managing and designing conservation projects using the Conservation Standards – the leading approach within the sector. We’ve opened …

Listening to activist Ofir Drori speak, it is impossible not to be energised by the strength of his passion and determination when …

“You can’t care about what you don’t know about.” Ornithologist, environmentalist, diversity activist as well as an author, speaker and broadcaster Mya-Rose …

“If we want to conserve wildlife, maybe we need to eat it.” This is a surprising and provocative statement to my ears, …

Many of us will have visited aquariums and marvelled at the marine life on display. But what role can an Aquarium have …

In the realm of nature conservation, few individuals possess the dedication and passion exhibited by Maggie Muurmans, a lecturer that teaches on …

In this special conversation we’re celebrating the 100th episode of the Conservation Careers Podcast! The Conservation Careers Podcast was launched on 21st …

“I never thought I’d ever have a role in the environmental sector, but now I have a range of new skills and …

Lindsey Harris is the Head of Wildlife Trade at Fauna & Flora, a wildlife conservation charity which works with partners in over …

Turn your ideas into reality and have more impact in your career by learning valuable skills in conservation fundraising. Fundraising for Conservation …

This podcast episode’s guest is a good friend and someone I’ve wanted to get on the show since day one. Described as …

I first met Dung Nguyen Van, Free the Bears Vietnam Programme Manager, in Cat Tien National Park (Vietnam) in 2017. He was …

Claire Adler came to Synchronicity Earth with a lifelong interest in conservation, a lot of anxiety about climate change – and a …

Katie Propp is an ecologist and wildlife educator, currently working as the Conservation Education Director at Penguins International. With 18 years of …

Originally from Michigan, USA, David Mills has had a long relationship with Africa and mammalian carnivores since the 2000s. He started his …

In this very special episode of the podcast, we take you behind the scenes of our NEW Conservation Pathway Programme. The Conservation …

Are you tired of feeling like a cog in the corporate machine, longing to make a real difference with your work? Your …

Are you waking up to a job that doesn’t bring you joy because it’s not making a positive difference in the world? …

How do you switch careers from something entirely unrelated to wildlife and start to carve out a role for yourself in the …

Growing up in a rural part of Indonesia, rainforest conservationist Indah Sartika Sari knew very little about what conservation was or how …

“Some of the choices that you make are conscious and pre-planned. Very often, they’re by happenstance, and it’s taking advantage of those …

Can you picture yourself rescuing, rehabilitating or even releasing individuals from a Critically Endangered species in the wild? Or translocating wolves from …

Daniela Ventura is a Caribbean wildlife biologist and bird bander based in Havana, Cuba. Fascinated by nature from a young age, Daniela …

Have you ever felt lost, confused or overwhelmed trying to break into the conservation sector? Are you uncertain what roles are available, …

Janne Raassina is an entrepreneur focusing on environmental restoration in Eastern Finland. He has a background in forestry and he focuses on …

What role do zoos play in conservation, why is diversity important and how can you get upskilled to have more impact? We …

Originally from the UK, Kate Sheridan is a conservation biologist and scuba diver, living and working in the Maldives for a coral …

“I knew what I wanted, and I went for it” says Dr Marisa Tellez. From about 5 years old, instead of playing …

Stella Diamant is a passionate conservation biologist who founded the Madagascar Whale Shark Project, introduced a code of conduct for Whale Shark …

Flavia Tirelli is a Brazilian research scientist and conservationist focused on mammalian carnivores especially small wildcats. After completing her Masters at Federal …

There is no doubt sea turtles are one of the most marvellous but most endangered animals in our oceans. A study in …

Last year, Sir David Attenborough said that saving the planet is now a communications challenge. And within conservation there is a growing …

Today we’re speaking with Lucy Standing, who’s the Co-Founder of Brave Starts which offers career change and start-up business programmes to help …

On 26 April 2023 The Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN) recognised six outstanding conservationists with 2023 Whitley Awards for their work to …

“I had a yellow rain jacket that was just white with guano, and I learnt pretty quickly that I had to close …

Barbara Arizaga is the Director of Communications for the Galápagos Conservancy, an organization based out of the beautiful town of Puerto Ayora …

Surita Volland is a bushbaby enthusiast and, on top of her regular job at Johannesburg airport, the founder of Save the Fourways …

The beautiful British Virgin Islands (BVI) are a chain of more than fifty volcanic islands between the North Atlantic Ocean and the …

Jetske Bouma is a Dutch environmental economist working for PBL, the Environmental Assessment Agency the Netherlands (Planbureau voor de Leefomgeving). With over …

Alicia Hayden is a UK-based wildlife artist, filmmaker, animator, writer, and photographer. She has a degree in Biological Sciences from the University …

Are you an NGO seeking to build or expand an ecolodge? Apply here for USD $50,000 in funding until 15th April 2023 …

In this episode we’re speaking with ocean writer and PR freelancer Melissa Hobson.  Mel is passionate about communicating how we can all …

“We don’t need a handful of people doing zero waste perfectly. We need millions of people doing it imperfectly.” – Anne-Marie Bonneau. …

“If you take care of the little things, the big things take care of themselves” – Renford Reese For many, it’s hard …

Gain key skills in managing and designing conservation projects using the Conservation Standards – the leading approach within the sector. We’ve opened …

Valérie D’Hoedt Meyer is the Director of the IUCN Academy.  Launched in September 2021, the IUCN Academy seeks to harness expertise from …

Campaigning, communications and engagement are key tools in conservation work today, and they almost always rely on digital technology! Emma Marsh is …

“The future depends on what we do in the present”- Mahatma Gandhi There are many ways in which individuals can make a …

While you’re busy taking care of our beautiful planet, are you taking care of yourself? Have you ever struggled with issues like barriers …

Xavi Reñé is a Barcelona-based illustrator with over ten years of experience. He illustrates in the field of wildlife conservation art, having …

If you’re interested in conservation, then you’ve probably heard the term rewilding.  Over the past decade or so it has represented a …

Our careers often seem like the centre-point of our lives. For many of us, they are our source of purpose, identity, income …

Are you keen to switch your career into conservation in 2023? Perhaps you’re feeling a little stuck in a job you’re not …

Start your career in wildlife conservation with our unique programme of training, support community & jobs. Get a year’s access to our …

What will 2023 have in store for you? Now is the perfect time to start thinking about how you want to make …

Welcome to our final podcast episode of 2022! As we look ahead to a new year, we’re reflecting on what we loved …

Professor Juliet Vickery is Chief Executive Officer of the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO), President of the British Ornithologists’ Union (BOU), Honorary …

Like many conservationists, we spend most time focused on supporting people and the planet, and we rarely take time to celebrate our …

Most professional conservationists recommend conservation internships and volunteering when starting or switching careers into conservation. But how can you choose a high …

Conflicts between humans and wildlife are very common in Africa. These conflicts will most likely increase due to the growth of the …

Karla Pound, 34 years old, is a zookeeper and an expedition leader with an incredible story to tell. Currently with Coral Expeditions, …

Jordan is an ecologist, conservation activist, science communicator, and project coordinator for COPROT, Communidad Protectora de Tortugas de Osa, a community-based turtle …

Rewilding and restoration is an increasingly exciting and popular area of conservation. Whereby land is returned to a more natural state in …

Christine Lin is a filmmaker and environmentalist with a focus on Indigenous storytelling, bird habitats, and water conservation. As a Senior Producer …

Do YOU have BIG plans for pursuing or growing your conservation career? But are YOU faced with a BIG barrier…money? At Conservation …

When you think of conservation jobs do you envisage someone in the field counting Sea Turtle hatchlings or observing Mountain Gorillas? Although …

Do you love learning about the natural world and have a sense of travel and adventure?  Do you wish you could get …

Much like her favourite plant Grevillea mucronulata, Laurel Fowler would not consider herself particularly special or popular. Yet, just as the striking …

Would you like to create better conservation impact during your career? The ability to design and implement projects to better protect species, …

Imagine if you could create lasting impact for conservation. What would your conservation legacy look like? How would it feel to know …

Francisco Petrucci-Fonseca is a nature lover passionate about the Iberian wolf. He’s a Biologist and Professor at the University of Lisbon, Portugal. …

In this guide, we profile turtle conservation internships and volunteer opportunities around the world (and year-round!) where you can help these amazing, …

The wild population of African grey parrots has greatly reduced due to the pet trade, hunting and habitat loss. And in some …

Have you ever had an idea that you think is great and wish you’d done something about it? Well, today’s guest is …

As a student in Portugal, a conversation with botanist Jorge Paiva spurred Sara Barrios to apply for an internship that led her …

Do you love learning about the natural world and have a sense of adventure? Do you wish you could get out from …

In early 2022, Conservation Careers Director Dr Nick Askew, Head of Community Dr Fernando Mateos-González, and I recorded a podcast titled ‘Career-changing …

Gain key skills in managing and designing conservation projects using the Conservation Standards – the leading approach within the sector. Conservation Project …

Tomos is the Head of International Programmes at the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT), an international conservation charity based in the UK. …

In many parts of the world, it’s that time of year again! In this episode we discuss what it’s like to study …