When I set out to write about conservation optimism, I found myself asking, ‘How does one hold onto hope amid this drumbeat of loss?’ As I often do when I need inspiration, I went for a walk in the bush — the Manly Warringah War Memorial State Park, known simply as “Manly Dam” to locals...
"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.
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.
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.
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In much of life, we expect quick results - and this is true of conservation too. But in reality, conservation involves hard graft, patience, diplomacy and collaboration, over decades. And so it was for saigas: After 20 years, with many ups and downs, we have finally reached the point when the species as a whole can be considered out of the danger zone. Here's my take on how this happened.
21 young Montagu's harriers are flying freely in Portugal, representing hope for the future of their threatened species.
A filmmaker discovers how to spread the word about climate change – and her animated short – in fun and creative ways!
A story of hope, remorse, and transformation from the remote tropical forests of Asia. Arkajyoti shares his experience of an adventure in search of a "treasure" and how his journey transforms the perception of a local tribesman about his surrounding.
In the Nubian highlands, a determined team of veterinarians, led by Drs. Sara Ferguson and Joshua Lubega, work to rescue the Critically Endangered Nubian giraffe from a new deadly threat - wire snares. Read about this inspiring team.