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In this episode of Conservation Calls, we explore how different role players combine to drive impactful conservation.  How we all have a role to play in making the world a better place, no matter how small the action.  Through the UAE Local Leaders Grants, we support conservationists making a real impact here in the UAE, while the young creatives from our Youth Grant for Nature bring those storiesto life in their own creative and authentic way. However, this would not be possible without corporate donors.

Tune in as our Repton podcast crew unpacks how it all comes together and why even the smallest actions can lead to something much bigger.

At Conservation Calls, we’ve always look at some incredible species supported by the Fund, exploring why we focus on certain ones and the vital roles they play in our ecosystems.

But this time, with the help of the Repton Podcast crew, we’re shifting the spotlight to the inspiring individuals behind the scenes.

Meet Emina Karalic from Albania, a passionate young conservationist recognized and supported by The GEF. Today, we dive into her journey, what sparked her passion, led her to switch careers, and fueled her drive for change.

This month’s episode of Conservation Calls look at the data deficient Double-banded forest damselfly, a rare beauty native to Java Island.  With limited info on its population and distribution, research is essential to figure out its bioecology, mapping where it lives, observing its behaviour, and exploring its potential role as a natural pest controller.

Join the Repton Dubai podcast crew and Chanda Miyanda to learn more about the IUCN Red List and hear from the Endemic Indonesia Society team about their plans to save the Double-banded Forest Damselfly.

The MBZ Fund has been so inspired by the UAE’s amazing commitment to global conservation; it was no surprise when the UAE Embassy in Costa Rica stepped up with the same passion and dedication. Led by the incredible H.E. Rawdha Mohamed Jumaa Mohamed Alotaiba, they not only welcomed the MBZ Fund Advisory Board for a review meeting but also hosted a fantastic event for the 12 organizations already supported by the Fund.

They also helped kickstart their latest project and subject of the Conservation Calls podcast – the conservation effort to support the Toucan Rescue Ranch to save the stunning Yellow-naped Amazon parrot, an absolute gem of a bird and very vocal too.