Understanding the Age of Extinction
We are living through a biodiversity crisis, or what scientists are calling the ‘sixth mass extinction’, as around 1 million species face extinction, many within decades.
May 7th 2021
Wildlife conservation and community volunteer projects and internships worldwide
Blog : Conservation
Monkeying Around: How to be an Ethical Volunteer in Primate Rescue
There are few things more rewarding in life than caring for an animal, particularly when that animal can communicate in ways so like us. Here we discuss how to responsibly care for rescued primates when working abroad, and how best to assist animal sanctuaries to support those in need.
March 29th 2021
The trials of the peculiar New Zealand Kakapo parrot
The unique Kākāpō bird of New Zealand plays an important role within its local environment, and conservationists have been working hard to prevent the species from going extinct using various methods.
January 15th 2021
How can I be sure the volunteering project I have chosen is ethical?
Lucy O’Reilly has volunteered at several conservation projects around the World. She brings some insights on her experiences, and advises on how to know if a volunteer project is ethical or not.
January 7th 2021
Why protecting Croatia’s sea matters and how you can help
Croatia is amongst the better nations in Europe to look after its seas, which is home to diverse marine wildlife. Including the Bottlenose Dolphin, which is the focus of volunteer research in Lošinj.
November 20th 2020
The effects on Marine and Coastal Restoration in Cuba during Covid-19
The marine conservation and coastal restoration efforts on the Isle of Youth in Cuba continue to be affected from the lack of volunteers to assist on important activities on the island.
August 19th 2020
Help and Hope – Finding a Future amidst the impact of Covid-19
Conservation and community projects are feeling the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, as it has hit the travel and volunteer industry greatly. Read how you can help us and our partners to get through this global crisis.
May 11th 2020
The Clueless Conservationist in Namibia – Part 3
DAY 7: After one week on the project, Jaz Henry reflects on what he’s learned and assist with the identification of dolphins.
September 21st 2018
Landslides Around the World: Causes and Solutions
In this article, Brenna Saunders examines the reasons behind the increasing frequency of landslides and other environmental disasters around the world, and how we can work to mitigate them.
September 6th 2018