The EUROPARC Federation launched the European Day of Parks in 1999 to celebrate Protected Areas throughout Europe. To celebrate EDoP 2025, we chatted with two members of the EUROPARC Youth Council, Alberto Madrassi and Marla Schulz, to learn more about their journeys in conservation.
Aayush is a turtle conservationist working with communities in Nepal. In honour of World Turtle Day, we chatted with him about turtles, community, and more.
To celebrate World Bee Day, we caught up with Aruna Bangura, founder of the Tiwai Honey Initiative and EXCELerator LIVE program participant from Sierra Leone.
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.
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.
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.
Discover the remarkable work of Prativa Kaspal, a passionate conservationist from Nepal. Her project focuses on preserving the critically endangered Chinese and Indian pangolins, which are facing severe threats due to overhunting and habitat loss. Through her dedication and participation in the CoalitionWILD EXCELerator program, Prativa is making a significant impact on pangolin conservation while inspiring others to join the cause.
Through her remarkable journey, she has worked tirelessly to protect and rehabilitate various species worldwide. Her latest project focuses on the reintroduction of manatees to Guadeloupe, a French island in the Lesser Antilles. This article explores Natalia’s background, her profound connection to wildlife, and the captivating efforts she is making to restore the delicate balance of Guadeloupe’s ecosystems.
Ange-Marie Nicodème Esse, a dedicated community health advocate from Benin, has been spearheading an Environment-Health education project to address the chronic insalubrity and poor hygienic conditions faced by the populations living on the edges of the lagoon shore of Cotonou.
Ayamba’s passion for the natural environment has driven him to turn plastic waste into a valuable resource in Cameroon, creating new jobs, and relieving Douala from plastic pollution. His innovative approach seeks to monetize what was once waste, change the paradigm on plastic, and reduce extreme poverty in Cameroon. Through the EXCELerator program, Ayamba has gained knowledge and skills that have helped his project and him personally.
