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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 …

A key to success within conservation is the ability to design high-quality projects to protect species, habitats and sites. But only a …

“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 …

As a career switcher, I have a very personal understanding of the misconceptions that surround working in the conservation sector, especially when …

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

“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 …

We’ve reopened the doors to our popular Communications for Conservation Projects course! Learn how to plan and deliver effective communications activities, making …

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