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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 …
Why is communications so important for conservationists? What communications skills are employers are looking for? And how can you start developing these …
“I think empowerment to protect what we have, often comes from celebrating what we’ve got”. Leanne Cullen-Unsworth is the CEO of Project …
Within conservation there is a growing realisation that we need to do much more to share our messages and encourage more support …
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 …