7 stories of optimism this week (25.11.25-1.12.25)
Here is the perfect antidote to Monday blues: a weekly round-up of what went right in the conservation world!
7 stories of optimism this week (18.11.25-24.11.25)
Here is the perfect antidote to Monday blues: a weekly round-up of what went right in the conservation world!
Restoring magnificence: The 50-year comeback story of UK’s White-tailed Eagles (Interview with Dave Sexton)
"Centuries ago, the 2.5m wingspan of the white-tailed sea eagle was a common sight in the skies over the island of Great Britain." In this special blog celebrating the 50th anniversary of the successful reintroduction of white-tailed eagles to the UK, hear from RSPB Ambassador and conservationist Dave Sexton, who shares his experiences as a conservationist on the project, the history behind the remarkable success story, and his reasons for conservation optimism.
Meet the Optimists – Kumar Paudel
In the November 2025 blog of Conservation Optimism’s “Meet The Optimists” series, Kumar Paudel shares his sources of inspiration, his conservation journey, and his work as a conservationist working to protect pangolins and endangered species in his home country, Nepal.
7 stories of optimism this week (11.11.25-17.11.25)
Here is the perfect antidote to Monday blues: a weekly round-up of what went right in the conservation world!
Roots of Hope: how youth at Climate Conservancy is growing resilience across forests, oceans, and communities
Around you, voices ripple through the clearing: young people from six different countries gathered in one place, some meeting for the first time in person after years of working together online. Their laughter carries across the forest floor, mixing with the calls of unseen birds. The moment feels simple, but it is profound: a living proof that when youth come together across borders, they can nurture both ecosystems and each other. This is the spirit of Climate Conservancy, an international nonprofit built by and for young people determined to rewrite the narrative of climate despair into one of collective resilience.
7 stories of optimism this week (4.11.25-10.11.25)
Here is the perfect antidote to Monday blues: a weekly round-up of what went right in the conservation world!
7 stories of optimism this week (27.10.25-03.11.25)
Here is the perfect antidote to Monday blues: a weekly round-up of what went right in the conservation world!
From Trauma to Triumph: The Journey of a Rescued Pangolin
A tip-off sets law enforcement in motion; when they intercept the traffickers, they find a pangolin, curled tight, trembling with fear, stuffed into a battered sack, rolled in an old, disused plastic bucket. To the untrained eye, it may appear as nothing more than a pile of dried leaves, but to the wildlife intelligence officers, it is a life teetering on the edge. This is how most rescues begin: with trauma.
On the ground in Ngorongoro: Protecting wildlife through experience
Green rolling hills under endless skies punctuated by gentle cumulus clouds. I'll never forget the first time I stood at the rim of Ngorongoro Crater. Witnessing the vast sunken landscape below - I couldn't believe how dramatic and different it was from anywhere else I had ever seen. I first travelled to Ngorongoro Crater 11 years ago - on a group safari tour during my first visit to Tanzania. I loved the initial impact it had on me – the sweeping views of the caldera and the great abundance and diversity of animals within the crater: a whole world created by a volcanic eruption that happened millions of years ago. It's very humbling to see the Earth’s power, and how life can spring from ashes.