Ensuring the conservation of Olive Ridley turtles: a case study of how development and conservation can co-exist
by Ann Moey
IUCN
by Marta Pérez de Madrid
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
BioBlitz Canada 150 was a national “citizen science” project that featured Canadians of all ages working alongside scientists and conservation experts to connect with nature while utilizing technology (the iNaturalist Canada app) in a national inventory of Canadian wildlife we call “Canada’s nature selfie!”
We want to engage Canadians of all ages and backgrounds in caring for our country’s species and natural habitats through hands-on volunteering.
This unique partnership between New Zealand Government and Toyota NZ was formed to inspire fun in nature by keeping children connected with Nature. Read about the adventures they have had connecting children and their families with nature
BELLA GAIA communicates- without words- the BEAUTY of the planet both natural and cultural (BELLA) – and the INTERCONNECTEDNESS of all things (including all people) on Earth (GAIA) to illuminate the relationship between civilization and nature and our effects on the biosphere.
The WildRoots Batwatch story is about connecting the youth to Bats, less-known yet important flying mammals, through engaging activities that generate awareness and strong learning outcomes.
We want to raise awareness and motivate people, especially scientists, policy-makers, and practitioners, to embrace nature and its values; to experience and connect with nature; and to create connections and commitments to conservation actions.
The Southern African Wildlife College (SAWC) also brings together a diversity of players to broaden the reach and impact of its collective work within the conservation sector and, through its applied learning department, is propelling that work to a new level of influence.
“To create a society that truly reveres the natural world, we must offer its citizens life-changing experiences in nature.” —Joseph Cornell