Wildlife conservation and community volunteer projects and internships worldwide
Human activities have decimated the pristine wildlife. A 2022 study showed there has been nearly a 70% decline in wildlife populations since 1970. Another, study found that humans and their livestock now account for 96% of all mammal biomass on Earth. This means that all the wild mammals – every whale, bear, elephant, badger, deer, […]
March 2nd 2024
As we celebrate World Hippo Day in 2024, we honour these magnificent creatures that often dwell beneath the surface, embodying a mysterious elegance. On this special day, let us delve into the fascinating world of hippos, recognising their crucial role in maintaining aquatic ecosystems and the unique challenges they face in the wild. From their […]
February 14th 2024
TikTok is taking the world by storm – and not least, the tourism scene too. If you somehow haven’t heard of the app, it’s all about short-form videos. Think, Vine for the modern age. There was a massive surge in TikTok users during the Covid-19 pandemic, with people of all ages downloading the app. As […]
September 17th 2023
From donation adverts to the logos of major conservation organisations (such as the WWF and NRDC), the same few species, flagship species, are used time and time again, but why, is it effective and should we make a change?
August 10th 2023
June saw temperature records broken in China; extreme heatwaves in the USA; forest fires in Canada; and extreme heat in India, Spain, Iran and Vietnam. Also, ocean sea surface temperatures reached record highs and forecasts suggest that by October the Pacific and Indian Oceans could be 3 degrees Celsius warmer than normal. With the World […]
July 10th 2023
Founded in 2017 by Rainforest Partnership, World Rainforest Day seeks to celebrate the ways in which rainforests contribute to biodiversity, livelihoods, cultures and the climate, whilst also raising awareness about the fragility of these natural phenomena and the destruction they continue to face. Rainforest Partnership is an affiliated member of the UN Economic and Social […]
June 20th 2023
In a fast-paced world saturated with information, the sheer volume of what’s pouring out at us from the ever-present screens can feel overwhelming. But it’s not just the amount that we consume. In educating ourselves about current affairs, we can read about the issues from multiple standpoints. This can help broaden our horizons but can […]
June 18th 2023
Almost exactly half a year on from COP27, the Bonn Climate Change Conference is nearly here. It will act as an important check-in between the COPs, and with the focus of COP28 being on protecting global food systems, ecosystems and biodiversity can be expected to be at the heart of the Bonn conference. In light […]
June 6th 2023
When we think of climate change, we often talk about changes in the temperature of our planet and the solutions our activist groups and charities put forward close to home. But there are many more industries facing climate damage that we don’t see in our daily lives or in the news. The real threat to […]
June 6th 2023
