Conservation Optimism

Feeling optimistic about conservation?🌍 Here are this week’s inspiring stories from our latest #ConservationOptimism Round-Up! 🌿 From white-tailed eagles returning to Wales and an endangered orca’s new baby bringing hope in the Salish Sea, to farmland rewilded thanks to a £1.5m appeal—nature is bouncing back! Across the globe, innovative projects like oyster reefs in Florida and invasive plant removal in California are helping ecosystems thrive. And zoos are stepping up, spearheading efforts to save the Boxer pupfish from extinction. Read these and more inspiring stories here: https://buff.ly/4i9iQRr Optimism fuels action, share your conservation wins with us on #ConservationOptimism 🦅

Just 3 days to go! 🔔 Join us on November 29th 2024, at 2 PM GMT for The Purr-fect Partnership webinar, a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of storytelling and conservation. 🐾 Learn techniques to inspire harmony and action, and delve into impactful initiatives like Kaab the Jaguar and Big Stories of Small Wild Cats. This engaging session will be led by experts Mariam Weston, Andy Malpica, and Isabel Serrano, who will share their insights into preserving wild cats and promoting conservation through creative outreach. 📌 Reserve your spot today: 👉 https://buff.ly/48F1Luw #ConservationOptimism #WildCats

Meet the Team🌿 We’re thrilled to welcome six incredible individuals to the #ConservationOptimism team, each bringing unique expertise and passions to our mission! Meet Laura Flenley, our music-loving, frog-knitting Blog Editor passionate about sustainable agriculture; Cat Taras, our Newsletter Editor with a love for vultures and a former career in software project management; Sheheryar Khan, a Commonwealth Scholar studying global development and environmental challenges; Garima Bora, a marine researcher turned Social Media Curator who loves exploring art and cuisines; Terita Deare, our new Community Officer advocating for community-led conservation; and Oluwatunmise Famoyegun, a talented Graphic Designer blending ecotourism, GIS, and her eye for nature’s beauty.💚 We’re thrilled to have their energy and expertise onboard. Welcome to the team! #MeetTheTeam #ConservationOptimism

🌟 Empowering the Future: Youth in Governance 🌟 Effective governance begins with empowering young voices! 🌍 In this Conservation Optimism webinar, Chloe Torkington and Lyndon Howson from the Chester Zoo Youth Board share strategies for integrating youth perspectives into decision-making, breaking down barriers, and fostering future leaders. 🐾✨ Their inspiring conversation highlights the power of fresh ideas, inclusive policies, and the transformational role of youth in shaping a sustainable future. Together, we can build a more innovative and resilient tomorrow. 🎧 Listen in: https://buff.ly/3AW8WBX 💬 Let’s champion youth empowerment in conservation and beyond! 🌱 #YouthLeadership #ConservationOptimism #ChesterZoo

Conservation wins this week!🌿 From the successful hatching of a critically endangered Great Indian Bustard chick to a brand new nature recovery flagship in the UK and the Wildlife Trusts have taken ownership of a 3,850-hectare estate in England, paving the way for a thriving sanctuary and eco-tourism hotspot. And the inspiration doesn’t stop there! In Washington, voters chose to keep their carbon tax, supporting climate progress, and Edinburgh Zoo is celebrating the arrival of an adorable pygmy hippo ambassador named Haggis! Read these and more stories of optimism here: https://buff.ly/4fnvkmF Every success story brings us closer to a more sustainable future. #ConservationOptimism

Dive into optimism with our latest “Meet the Optimists” feature! 🌊 This month, we introduce Nick Hill, co-founder of Coast 4C and a 2024 Earthshot Prize Finalist! 🌿 From inspiring communities to cultivating sustainable seaweed, Nick is championing innovative solutions that empower coastal communities and revitalize our oceans. Coast4C’s 4Cs—Community, Commerce, Conservation, and Climate—represent a powerful approach to transforming coastal economies while protecting marine ecosystems. Read about Nick's journey on how one person’s passion for the sea can ripple outward, creating a real impact here: https://buff.ly/3YOepmy Join us as we explore his journey from the UK’s countryside to pioneering change with seaweed farmers in the Philippines. 🌍 #conservationoptimism#meettheoptimists

Harness the power of creative outreach for the preservation of wild cats! 🌍 Join us on November 29th, 2024, for "The Purr-fect Partnership" webinar, where you'll learn storytelling techniques that promote harmony and conservation, and delve into initiatives like Kaab the Jaguar and Big Stories of Small Wild Cats. A team of experts, Mariam Weston, Andy Malpica, and Isabel Serrano will lead our conversations.🐾 📅 2pm-3pm GMT. Reserve your spot today! 👉 https://buff.ly/48F1Luw #ConservationOptimism #wildcats

This week on the #ConservationOptimism Round-Up, we’re celebrating wins from land and sea! 🌍 From Greece, where a 90-year study has unveiled the incredible diversity of sharks and rays in local waters, to the Philippines, where a dedicated tribal leader has worked tirelessly to protect critically endangered Philippine eagles and California where the green light for beaver restoration to boost freshwater resilience, conservation efforts is gaining momentum worldwide. Read these and more inspiring stories of #optimism here: https://buff.ly/3Ap2seO #EarthOptimism #OceanOptimism

Midweek Optimism 🌍 This week’s #ConservationOptimism Round-Up is packed with wins! From Brazil and Colombia’s remarkable strides in reducing forest loss to the rediscovery of the elusive ‘Mekong Ghost’ fish. And what's more?— tigers are set to make a historic return to Kazakhstan after a 70 years, absence. Read these and more inspiring stories on our blog post here: https://buff.ly/4eZWQqg #Optimism

On the first official Khulan Conservation Day we're delighted to highlight the great work of the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of Mongolia and our friends at Wildlife Conservation Society in Mongolia, who are spotlighting the Khulan as a keystone species in the Gobi-Steppe ecosystem with a critical role in maintaining ecological integrity and biodiversity. - Khulan roam over tens of thousands of square kilometers annually in search of essential resources and to avoid natural extreme events. Their movements are among the largest documented for terrestrial mammals on earth. - Mongolia is home to more 80% of the global Khulan population. - Khulan are highly dependent on water and typically need to drink every 1-2 days, especially in warmer seasons. #KhulanConservationDay #BoundlessMigration #conservationoptimism