Meet the Optimists – Yara Barros
In the December 2025 blog of Conservation Optimism’s “Meet The Optimists” series, Yara Barros talks about her work as a conservation biologist and Executive Coordinator of Project Jaguars of Iguaçu.
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.
Resilience in the Gambia: A Wildlife Ranger’s Perspective
In this blog, we'll hear from Ebrima Jonga, our [...]
Wings of Survival: Rewilding Minds & Planet across the World’s Flyways
As a young conservation scientist, I had the great [...]
Seeds of Change: How a Barren Land Became a Sustainablity Campus, a Biodiversity Refuge, and a Wellbeing Hub
What does it mean to see a whole landscape transform? Read on to join the team of Joy of Impermanence on a journey of restoration, optimist and education as they transform a deforested rainforest landscape back into a thriving home for biodiversity!
Meet the Optimists – Laura J. Martin
In the February 2025 blog of Conservation Optimism’s “Meet The Optimists” series, Dr. Laura Martin bridges history and conservation together with her work as a professor!
Kicking Goals for Nature
Who knew sports and wildlife could intersect so much? Read on this story about a Football Club's history with wildlife!
Meet the Optimists – Nick Hill
In the October 2024 blog of Conservation Optimism’s “Meet The Optimists” series, Nick Hill comes up with his story of optimism, as the co-founder of Coast4C and this year's Earthshot Prize Finalist!
Meet the Optimists – Rowena Facee Schaeffer
In the August 2024 blog of Conservation Optimism’s “Meet The Optimists” series, Rowena Facee Schaeffer talks about her work as a conservationist working to save chimpanzees all over!