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.
Climate Advocacy in Action: Steve Misati’s Journey
In a world facing environmental challenges, individuals like Steve Misati emerge as beacons of hope, leading the charge for marine conservation and climate justice. Hailing from Mombasa, Kenya, Steve is not just a dedicated Marine Conservationist but also a fervent Climate Justice Advocate and Environmental Defender.
Q&A with Kevin Lunzalu, Marine Ecologist from Kenya
Join us as we delve into the lives of these passionate young advocates. Today, meet Kevin Lunzalu, Marine Ecologist from Kenya.
Call For Participation
You are invited to help us identify key themes for the Global Gathering on Knowledge, Wisdom, and Ways of Knowing to elevate the wilderness conservation work of all cultures and from all the world regions.
WILD12 Formal Announcement
12th World Wilderness Congress Announced, To Be Hosted by The Sicangu Lakota Treaty Council in He Sápa, the Black Hills
Wilderness is a sound – let’s make it loud!
At WILD, our team spends a lot of time encouraging you to use your voice. We believe that wilderness cannot flourish when its advocates remain silent.
Yawanawá: The people of Queixada
Join Luna Rosa Soriano Yawanawá, WILD’s Yawanawá Cultural Liaison Intern, as she shares the fascinating origin story of the Yawanawá People.
