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Join us this Thursday, 13 November at 13:00 GMT as we talk to Mike Baltzer, Georgie Bull, and Michael Edmondstone from SHOAL Conservation about their 1000 Fishes Initiative.
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Join us this Thursday, 13 November at 13:00 GMT as we talk to Mike Baltzer, Georgie Bull, and Michael Edmondstone from SHOAL Conservation about their 1000 Fishes Initiative.
Register now: buff.ly/T7bEWef
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Watch the webinar recording here: buff.ly/UGQjDNc
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Salmon returned to Oregon's Klamath River within a year, Fiji's coral reefs recovered to near-pre-cyclone conditions in 4 years & over 100 million red crabs are migrating across Christmas Island after a stunning population rebound
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Salmon returned to Oregon's Klamath River within a year, Fiji's coral reefs recovered to near-pre-cyclone conditions in 4 years & over 100 million red crabs are migrating across Christmas Island after a stunning population rebound
Read on: buff.ly/neJ21SM
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What began as a moment of wonder on her first safari to Tanzania has since grown into BornWild — Kate K. F.'s way of turning travel into a force for conservation.
Kate’s story explores how adventure can protect wild places & the creatures that call them home.
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What began as a moment of wonder on her first safari to Tanzania has since grown into BornWild — Kate K. F.'s way of turning travel into a force for conservation.
Kate’s story explores how adventure can protect wild places & the creatures that call them home.
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Two peregrine falcon chicks from St Albans Cathedral are thriving in different counties. At the same time, South Downs National Park has discovered a wealth of biodiversity, including the scarce blue-tailed damselfly, once thought extinct.
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Two peregrine falcon chicks from St Albans Cathedral are thriving in different counties. At the same time, South Downs National Park has discovered a wealth of biodiversity, including the scarce blue-tailed damselfly, once thought extinct.
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Join us from anywhere in the world as we livestream the #ConservationOptimism Good Natured Film Festival directly from the stunning Oxford University Museum of Natural History.
Tune in on 25.10.2025 at 18:30 GMT+1: buff.ly/kwTne7r
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Join us from anywhere in the world as we livestream the #ConservationOptimism Good Natured Film Festival directly from the stunning Oxford University Museum of Natural History.
Tune in on 25.10.2025 at 18:30 GMT+1: buff.ly/kwTne7r
No Registration required.
In part 3 of this blog series, Jon brings it all together: conservation isn't just about science anymore – it's about changing hearts and minds. Mastering communication is no longer optional for conservationists – it's essential.
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In part 3 of this blog series, Jon brings it all together: conservation isn't just about science anymore – it's about changing hearts and minds. Mastering communication is no longer optional for conservationists – it's essential.
Read part 3 and let's talk: buff.ly/rBYPWVl
In the second of the three part blog series, Jon (@africanhorses.bsky.social) dives into the communication tools that can make or break conservation efforts – from the power of storytelling to the impact of a single word choice.
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In the second of the three part blog series, Jon (@africanhorses.bsky.social) dives into the communication tools that can make or break conservation efforts – from the power of storytelling to the impact of a single word choice.
Read part 2 now: buff.ly/5aEs2JS
In this first of three blogs, Jon shares why balancing hope with reality matters.
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In this first of three blogs, Jon shares why balancing hope with reality matters.
Read part 1 now: buff.ly/lHqueCK
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Don't miss your chance to learn from Manon Verijdt about building a global conservation platform from scratch
Discover how to turn your conservation ideas into impact with a remote volunteer team
October 14th | 13:00 BST
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Don't miss your chance to learn from Manon Verijdt about building a global conservation platform from scratch
Discover how to turn your conservation ideas into impact with a remote volunteer team
October 14th | 13:00 BST
Register today: buff.ly/z3JuR0J
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This week also brought us rare turtle dove chicks in Kent, and a brand new marsupial species discovered in Peru.
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This week also brought us rare turtle dove chicks in Kent, and a brand new marsupial species discovered in Peru.
Read the full roundup here: buff.ly/HGYIUjZ
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This insect enthusiast extraordinaire spent 25 years curating Oxford's world-famous Hope Entomological Collections before becoming a beloved BBC Natural History presenter.
Tickets to the Film Festival are now available here: buff.ly/zQxkOdE
This insect enthusiast extraordinaire spent 25 years curating Oxford's world-famous Hope Entomological Collections before becoming a beloved BBC Natural History presenter.
Tickets to the Film Festival are now available here: buff.ly/zQxkOdE
Don't miss out on October 25th.
Secure your tickets now: buff.ly/zQxkOdE
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Don't miss out on October 25th.
Secure your tickets now: buff.ly/zQxkOdE
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Join Manon Verijdt, founder of Ubuntu Magazine, as she shares how she turned one idea into a thriving publication led by 25+ international volunteers
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Join Manon Verijdt, founder of Ubuntu Magazine, as she shares how she turned one idea into a thriving publication led by 25+ international volunteers
Register now: buff.ly/mEWNzO4
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Lancashire is bringing back lost butterflies and dragonflies to ancient peat bogs, Wales launched a new pine marten sanctuary, and Nepal recorded 155 active vulture nests—the highest yet!
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Lancashire is bringing back lost butterflies and dragonflies to ancient peat bogs, Wales launched a new pine marten sanctuary, and Nepal recorded 155 active vulture nests—the highest yet!
Read on: buff.ly/bW0MVFi
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This week brought incredible news about rewilding efforts restoring fire-prone landscapes with Przewalski's horses. Meanwhile, leopards and wild dogs are absolutely thriving in Zambia.
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This week brought incredible news about rewilding efforts restoring fire-prone landscapes with Przewalski's horses. Meanwhile, leopards and wild dogs are absolutely thriving in Zambia.
Read on: buff.ly/849pstW
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The Sea Ranger Service just launched their game-changing vessel SRS Janet Taylor - a ship that's training the next generation of ocean guardians while cutting emissions by 90%.
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The Sea Ranger Service just launched their game-changing vessel SRS Janet Taylor - a ship that's training the next generation of ocean guardians while cutting emissions by 90%.
Read the full inspiring story: buff.ly/s4KfL2A
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Sniffer dogs may have just rediscovered a lost population of critically endangered Sumatran rhinos & scientists have created a "superfood" that could save honeybees.
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Sniffer dogs may have just rediscovered a lost population of critically endangered Sumatran rhinos & scientists have created a "superfood" that could save honeybees.
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The multi-talented filmmaker from Rotuma brings incredible expertise as a professor, playwright, and an award winning director.
Festival tickets will be going on sale soon - keep your eyes peeled! 🎟️
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The multi-talented filmmaker from Rotuma brings incredible expertise as a professor, playwright, and an award winning director.
Festival tickets will be going on sale soon - keep your eyes peeled! 🎟️
#ConservationOptimism
From a tiny gecko species defying extinction in the Galápagos to 150 species recovering across the UK thanks to targeted conservation funding, nature is proving just how resilient it can be.
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From a tiny gecko species defying extinction in the Galápagos to 150 species recovering across the UK thanks to targeted conservation funding, nature is proving just how resilient it can be.
Read more here: buff.ly/vim91Mg
#ConservationOptimism
This talented biologist-artist creates stunning watercolour stop-motion films that bring conservation stories to life.
Submit your nature film before the deadline closes tonight!
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This talented biologist-artist creates stunning watercolour stop-motion films that bring conservation stories to life.
Submit your nature film before the deadline closes tonight!
buff.ly/LxDzy2w
#ConservationOptimism #FilmFestival
This incredible filmmaker from Ireland's @cartoonsaloon.bsky.social has brought us Academy Award® nominated gems like The Secret of Kells and The Breadwinner, plus the delightful My Father's Dragon on Netflix.
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This incredible filmmaker from Ireland's @cartoonsaloon.bsky.social has brought us Academy Award® nominated gems like The Secret of Kells and The Breadwinner, plus the delightful My Father's Dragon on Netflix.
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Submissions to the Conservation Optimism Good Natured Film Festival are almost closing
🗓 Submission deadline: August 17, 2025
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Submit your film today!
PS: Fee waivers are available for students and individuals encountering financial hurdles
#ConservationOptimism
Submissions to the Conservation Optimism Good Natured Film Festival are almost closing
🗓 Submission deadline: August 17, 2025
🔗 buff.ly/LxDzy2w
Submit your film today!
PS: Fee waivers are available for students and individuals encountering financial hurdles
#ConservationOptimism
Here is Yaz Ellis, the 2019 Student Winner of the Good Natured Film Festival talking about her winning film and her mentorship session with Lucie Muir from Wildscreen
🗓 Submission deadline: August 17, 2025
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Submit your films today.
Here is Yaz Ellis, the 2019 Student Winner of the Good Natured Film Festival talking about her winning film and her mentorship session with Lucie Muir from Wildscreen
🗓 Submission deadline: August 17, 2025
🔗 buff.ly/LxDzy2w
Submit your films today.
We are in search of short films (up to 6 minutes) that highlight genuine, uplifting conservation tales from across the globe. Animation, live-action, stop motion, or mixed media - all formats are encouraged!
🗓 17.08.2025
🔗 shorturl.at/nXRRF
We are in search of short films (up to 6 minutes) that highlight genuine, uplifting conservation tales from across the globe. Animation, live-action, stop motion, or mixed media - all formats are encouraged!
🗓 17.08.2025
🔗 shorturl.at/nXRRF