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Sharing #ConservationOptimism via stories of hope & resources for empowerment!

🌍A global community supported by Oxford University, Synchronicity Earth & Whitley Fund for Nature.
3 Days To Go!

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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November 10, 2025 at 9:27 AM
We spoke with Manon Verijdt about how she founded & leads Ubuntu Magazine, with 25+ international volunteers, in this inspiring webinar, from her vision to volunteer management to real-world impact

Watch the webinar recording here: buff.ly/UGQjDNc

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November 10, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Nature bounces back

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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November 5, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Travel with purpose

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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October 30, 2025 at 1:34 PM
This week's wins!

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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October 27, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Can't make it to Oxford? No problem!

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.
October 17, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The final chapter 🌿

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
October 16, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Part 2 of 3 is here!

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
October 15, 2025 at 3:27 PM
A year on from our 2024 Summit, our Director Jon Taylor (@africanhorses.bsky.social) reflects on why Conservation Optimism exists and what drives our work.

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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October 14, 2025 at 4:33 PM
ONE WEEK TO GO!

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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October 7, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Monarch butterflies are taking over New York City on their miraculous 2,000-mile migration to Mexico! 🦋

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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September 30, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Meet our fourth Judge & Mentor George McGavin!

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
September 29, 2025 at 9:08 AM
"It was really, really worth going in person!" says Eloïse Jenninger, the animation director and storyteller behind the beautiful film "The Last Garden"

Don't miss out on October 25th.

Secure your tickets now: buff.ly/zQxkOdE

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September 25, 2025 at 12:08 PM
How do you build a global conservation magazine with no funding & a team you've never met?

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

#Conservationoptimism
September 19, 2025 at 7:13 AM
This week brought incredible wildlife comebacks!

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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September 17, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Wild horses are back in Spain!

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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September 11, 2025 at 2:56 AM
From Queen's blessing to ocean missions!⚓

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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August 27, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Hold onto your hats—this week delivered some absolutely incredible wildlife comebacks!

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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August 25, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Meet our third Judge & Mentor, Dr. Vilsoni Hereniko.

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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August 25, 2025 at 9:33 AM
What a week for wildlife comebacks!

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

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August 19, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Meet our second Judge and Mentor, Lauren Cook.

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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August 16, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Meet our first Judge & Mentor, Nora Twomey

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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August 16, 2025 at 9:04 AM
3 DAYS TO GO!

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

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August 14, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Have you submitted your film yet?

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.
August 13, 2025 at 1:38 PM
JUST ONE WEEK LEFT!🌍

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
August 10, 2025 at 2:32 PM