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View ArticleUnderwater meadows of hope – In discussion with Project Seagrass CEO, Leanne...
“I think empowerment to protect what we have, often comes from celebrating what we’ve got”. Leanne Cullen-Unsworth is the CEO of Project Seagrass, an amazing charity working in the UK and across the...
View ArticlePodcast | The Importance of Communications for Conservationists
Why is communications so important for conservationists? What communications skills are employers are looking for? And how can you start developing these skills, today? We answer these questions and...
View ArticleRegenerative agriculture with Joshua Jiménez – A systems thinking approach to...
“To work with nature, we need to understand the systems that are in play. The key to success is systems thinking. Taking all parts of the equation into consideration, and looking at how project’s goals...
View ArticleFighting for environmental rights – An interview with environmental lawyer...
“Ultimately environmental protection is about the protection of human rights – you can’t separate the two.” Tatenda Muponde is an environmental lawyer at the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER), a...
View ArticleMore information needed to inform future policy approaches to badger trade in...
Conservation biologist Joshua Elves-Powell and co-authors have recently released ground-breaking new work on the poorly known wildlife trade in badgers in South Korea. They concluded that increased...
View ArticlePodcast | How to raise more funding for wildlife conservation with David...
What can Coca-Cola teach us about how to better save wildlife, in Australia and beyond? And why should more governments set up charitable foundations to protect their national parks and threatened...
View ArticleA career in academia: Researching the impacts of climate change and habitat...
Professor Jane Hill, OBE (Order of the British Empire), is a Professor of Ecology at the University of York in England. She is President and an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society, a...
View ArticleSupporting an emerging conservation community and protecting Nepal’s rare...
In his final year as a university undergraduate, Kumar Paudel founded the non-profit organisation Greenhood Nepal. It created a platform for young people like himself who lacked experience but wanted...
View ArticlePodcast | Dr Rebecca Jefferson | The power of social science for conservation
Why should more conservationists learn to study people? To better understand them as individuals, communities and societies, alongside their complex behaviours and interactions. This is what today’s...
View ArticleHappy 10th Birthday, Conservation Careers!
We’re celebrating a DECADE of helping conservationists achieve career success! Conservation Careers was launched in 2013 to fill a huge gap in the conservation sector. At that time there was no...
View ArticlePodcast | Charu Mishra | The world’s foremost expert on snow leopard...
We ran a live event in partnership with Conservation Optimism, to explore and celebrate the work of Dr Charu Mishra – the world’s foremost expert on snow leopard conservation, and double Whitley Gold...
View ArticleUnlocking your power for conservation with Dr Rebecca Jefferson
If you are passionate about wildlife and conservation, you have probably wondered about the role people can play in conservation. You are not alone. Dr Rebecca Jefferson, Marine Social Scientist,...
View ArticleWebinar | Five things stopping you from becoming a conservationist in 2024
You’re passionate about our planet. Driven by purpose. Seeking a career that matches your values and makes a real difference. But you’re not sure how to find conservation jobs or to network in the...
View ArticlePlaying for the development team: Career advice from Gui Proença, nonprofit...
Conservation organizations are a big puzzle. Every piece, whether it is a department, board of directors, staff, or volunteer, has a role to play in the big picture. But, as a young staff member, what...
View ArticlePodcast | How important are volunteers in conservation? Rhoda Ludford –...
How important are volunteers in conservation? What are the different types of work you can do as a volunteer, and how can it benefit your career? We answer these and many more questions in discussion...
View ArticleGiving money where it’s needed – An interview with Conservation Allies’...
Dr Caitlin Eschmann is Executive Director of Conservation Allies, a small non-profit organisation based in America that offers a true and unique partnership for local conservationists who are unable to...
View ArticleTake our 4-day career challenge!
We’re about to do something REALLY POWERFUL here at Team Conservation Careers… and we’re challenging YOU to do the same! An annual journal. It’s the last week of the year – an exciting time to look...
View ArticleFrom the corporate world to the African forests – how modern conservation is...
After graduating with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in 2005, Canadian Aram Kazandjian took the expected route into the corporate sector. Fast forward 12 years and he was living in a national park in...
View ArticleStart your wildlife career this year! [Kick-Starter 2024 OPEN]
It’s back! Start your career in wildlife conservation in 2024 with our flagship online course, support community and global jobs board.
View ArticleRiding the waves of knowledge: A conversation with Frances Lang on education...
You may notice the landscape of conservation is evolving, becoming increasingly diverse each day, with a growing number of people expressing their interest in getting involved. Numerous opportunities...
View ArticlePodcast | Patience Thody | Deputy Chief Executive The Wildlife Trusts
If you’ve spent time in the UK and visited a local nature reserve, then chances are you’ve been to a site managed by one of the 46 individual Wildlife Trusts that collectively represent 2,000 staff,...
View ArticleThe corporate side of conservation
Often, we see the blame for global warming or ecosystem destruction being placed onto large companies and corporations, governments or even entire countries. So, if they are the largest issue, who is...
View ArticleConservation Project Management & Design Re-Opened!
Gain key skills in managing and designing conservation projects using the Conservation Standards – the leading approach within the sector. Join by Friday 15th March to get 33% off!
View ArticlePodcast | Burnout in conservation
Have you ever felt like you’re energetically exhausted, mentally distant from your job, or less able to produce results at work? There’s a chance that these symptoms could be related to burnout....
View ArticleWorking together to fight species extinction | An interview with Asian...
There are many threatened species in the world, but Southeast Asia’s Critically Endangered species are particularly vulnerable to extinction. With limited conservation attention on these species in the...
View ArticleWebinar | How to get conservation experience
Does it feel like you’re trapped in a ‘catch-22’? You need conservation experience to land a conservation job… but you need a conservation job to get experience! We asked our conservation community...
View ArticlePodcast | Lise Aangeenbrug | Chief Program Officer at the National Park...
Credit: National Park Foundation. How do you raise nearly $169,000,000 per year to protect and conserve America’s 420+ National Park Sites? Sites important for recreation, education, and the...
View ArticleEmpowering indigenous communities to save mountain gorillas
Tucked away in a remote corner of southwestern Uganda lies a hidden gem, the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site for its exceptional biodiversity, it is home...
View ArticlePodcast | Biodiversify-ing businesses and beyond with Michael Burgass...
Increasingly, the private sector is taking a growing interest in their impact on wildlife, and this could lead to a much-needed step change in conservation efforts. But why do companies care about...
View ArticleFrom animal care to project management: Charlotte Daniels’ path to protecting...
Have you ever looked back on your life and wondered how you ended up where you are now? You too? Join Charlotte Daniels, then! Charlotte is a Primatologist based in Nairobi, Kenya. She currently works...
View ArticleThe fight to protect maned wolves in Brazil’s disappearing Cerrado: An...
Picture a wild savanna, teeming with life. Millions of insects hum in the dense undergrowth, birds flock in the skies, and elusive mammals can be glimpsed through the tall grasses. You might be...
View ArticlePodcast | How to plan for a gap year or career break? Julia Rogers | EnRoute...
Have you ever felt like escaping the rat race and travelling the world? Seeking impact, adventure and new experiences? Perhaps volunteering for nature conservation organisations, and setting yourself...
View ArticleWebinar | How to become competitive for conservation jobs
Does it seem like conservation jobs have a million requirements? Are you worried that you’ll have to spend ages getting experience or training to be competitive – even for entry level roles? Are you...
View Article3 tips you need to know before starting a career in conservation education
Do you remember the first time your passion for the environment felt nurtured? Was it after an education workshop or outdoor experience with an educator? Did you make a change of habit after it? If you...
View ArticleHow to become a zoologist
Are you fascinated by animals and have a curious, investigative mind? Then zoology – a branch of biology – might be for you. Find out how to become a professional zoologist!
View ArticleRestoring Paradise: Revitalising Indonesia’s ecosystems and Indigenous community
Evi Indraswati’s story doesn’t unfold amidst the sterile silence of a laboratory, but within the harsh realities of communities in Indonesia’s Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park (TNBBS), grappling...
View ArticlePodcast | Cristianne Close | Deputy Global Conservation Director WWF...
In this episode, we speak with the Deputy Global Conservation Director at WWF International, Cristianne Close. Cris describes herself as ‘passionate about creating positive change in the world,...
View ArticleInspiring urban conservation through social media | A Q&A with wildlife...
“I would love to see more wildlife influencers, and for them to be as popular and cool as fashion/lifestyle influencers” As of January 2024, around 62.3% of the world’s population are social media...
View Article‘Giving back to Nature’: A conversation with Helen Neave, co-founder of ‘Make...
The majority of environmental news is dominated by depressing, defeatist narratives that describe the decline of nature in every corner of the planet, with humans commonly blamed for this destruction....
View ArticleCommunicating conservation – Double life or delicate dance?
Scientific writing requires details, data and absolutely no emotion, fostering credibility within journals. This approach ensures a rigorous foundation but often lacks the inspirational quality needed...
View ArticleThe Conservation Professional Development Programme
The Conservation Professional Development Programme is a totally new coaching programme proven to significantly improve the wellbeing, impact, and career direction of conservation professionals....
View ArticlePodcast | Dr Stephen Green | Course Leader MSc Conservation Project Management
Have you considered going back to university and doing a Master’s Degree in order to become more employable within the sector? Perhaps you’ve looked at many programmes and wondered if they are tooling...
View ArticleFrom British bugs to biosecurity down under
An island Nature Reserve where environmental conservation and industrial resource extraction go hand-in-hand? This may be hard to imagine but such a place does exist, and this is where Adam McVeigh...
View ArticleHow to become an ornithologist
Are you fascinated by our feathered dinosaur descendants and have a curious, investigative mind? Then studying birds as an ornithologist might be the career for you. In this Ultimate Guide, we’ll show...
View ArticleThe power of hope – Transforming the world one story at a time
“When enough people come together, then change will come and we can achieve almost anything. So instead of looking for hope – start creating it” – Greta Thunberg. In today’s world, the urgency for...
View ArticlePodcast | Dr Carrie Goucher | How to stop wasting precious time in mediocre...
Meetings are a core part of our working lives, and yet studies have found that 50% of time spent in meetings is often wasted. When viewed as a whole that’s often billions, if not trillions, of dollars...
View ArticleSocial Media Management for Conservationists | New training coming soon
Learn how to confidently manage social profiles on a day-to-day basis, including engaging with and growing a vibrant social community.
View ArticleCommunications Strategy Development | New training coming soon!
Learn how to confidently develop a successful communications strategy from first brief to the campaign plan.
View ArticleHow a miniature monkey is changing Northern Colombia’s relationship with nature
Have you ever caught yourself feeling too small to make a difference? It’s a common experience among conservationists and, considering the severity of global issues including biodiversity loss,...
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