Speaker Announcement: Ilarion Kuuyux Merculieff
Ilarion Kuuyux Merculieff will participate in bringing a deeper understanding of the value of Indigenous ways of knowing for protecting Planet Earth.
Speaker Announcement: Gregory Cajete
Gregory Cajete is a Native American educator whose work is dedicated to honoring the foundations of Indigenous knowledge in education.
Speaker Announcement: Ralph Chami
The organizers and hosts of the 12th World Wilderness Congress are excited to announce that Ralph Chami will speak at the Congress on Tuesday, August 27th!
Tech & Tradition – Q&A with Ruari Bradburn, Chief Technology Officer at Langland Conservation
“Tech & Tradition” delves into the evolving landscape of conservation, exploring the synergy between traditional wisdom and technological innovation.
Speaker Announcement: Aiita Joshua Apamaku
The organizers and hosts of the 12th World Wilderness Congress are excited to announce that Aiita Joshua Apamaku will be sharing the experiences that have shaped his journey as a growing conservation leader.
Mentors Making a Difference: Phoebe and David’s Journey with CoalitionWILD
At CoalitionWILD, we believe in the power of mentorship and the transformative impact it can have on the lives of young conservationists. Here, we shine a spotlight on two exceptional repeat mentors, Phoebe Barnard and David Manski, who have been actively involved in our Global Mentorship Program. Their dedication, wisdom, and passion for conservation have inspired and guided numerous young professionals on their journey to become future leaders in the field.
Speaker Announcement: Sarah James
The organizers and hosts of the 12th World Wilderness Congress are excited to announce that Sarah James will deliver a plenary keynote address at WILD12 on Monday, August 26.
Speaker Announcement: Cristina Mittermeier
The organizers and hosts of the 12th World Wilderness Congress are excited to announce that Cristina Mittermeier will speak on ocean wilderness at WILD12 on Tuesday, August 27.
Speaker Announcement: Sylvia Earle
The organizers and hosts of the 12th World Wilderness Congress are excited to announce that Sylvia Earle will speak on Tuesday, August 27.
Speaker Announcement: Chief Arvol Looking Horse
The 12th World Wilderness Congress (WILD12) Executive Committee is thrilled to announce that Chief Arvol Looking Horse will lead the opening ceremony.
Indigenous-led Conservation, a Holistic Approach – Q&A with Jordan Kennedy from Indigenous Led
Embark on an insightful exploration at the crossroads of environmental stewardship and cultural preservation through a Q&A with Jordan Kennedy.
Call For Abstracts
We invite you to submit abstracts for individual presentations or full sessions that elevate the wilderness conservation work from your part of the world.
From wildlife research to local community: a story of life in Mt. Gaoligong
In 2014 – 2015, for 6 months I was part of a field research team working on the gibbons (Hoolock tianxing), a small ape inhabiting the subtropical evergreen forest of southwest China, close to the mountainous Sino-Myanmar border. This region harbors a high level of biodiversity with a 335,549 – ha protected area founded in the 1980s. “Gaoligong” as the reserved was named after referred to an ancient family once living in this area.
Q&A with Aiita Joshua Apamaku, Wildlife Biologist and National Geographic Young Explorer from Uganda
Join us as we delve into the lives of these passionate young advocates. Today, meet Aiita Joshua Apamaku, Wildlife Biologist and National Geographic Young Explorer from Uganda.
The World Wilderness Congress: Building a wild future out of a wild community
There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about. – Margaret J. Wheatley
Wild grasslands: A land to mark the sparrow’s fall
Too often, the vast expanse of lands known as the Great Plains is dismissively referred to as “flyover country.”
Mentawai Tribe’s Indigenous Wisdom in Conservation
Discover the Mentawai community through the lens of photographer Amy Vankanan—one of the oldest jungle Indigenous Peoples in Indonesia.
Q&A with Carly Leung, Entrepreneur, Climate Advocate, and Educator from Hong Kong
Join us as we delve into the lives of these passionate young advocates. Today, meet Carly Leung, Entrepreneur, Climate Advocate, and Educator from Hong Kong.
Hidden Conservationists: Behind the Scenes at WILD with Yen Parico, Director of CoalitionWILD
Meet Yen Parico, Director of CoalitionWILD, a nature conservation professional helping make the world a better place.
Expanding Conservation Areas Through Indigenous Land Tenure
Something momentous happened in the Amazon this year, and if you are a WILD.org donor, surprise! you were a part of it.
