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Conservation Calls Podcast
Species conservation is super cool. Don’t take our word for it, listen to the Conservation Calls podcast. Created for youth, by youth, join our team as we explore the world, uncover amazing species, and share inspiring discoveries. Tune in for a wild ride with humour, passion, and excitement!
Created for youth
by youth
Raising youth awareness on in situ conservation is key for nurturing future environmental stewards. Teaching them about protecting species in their natural habitats empowers them to grasp the link between ecosystems, biodiversity, and human welfare.
This realisation sparked a collaborative journey with Repton school Dubai to create a unique podcast with one aim; to let the youth narrate our conservation stories in their language, filled with passion and emotion aimed at inspiring their peers.
Your feedback matters, so tune in, share your thoughts, and let’s inspire the next generation.
The Clanwilliam sandfish in South Africa, also called Onderbek, may be small, but it has an epic story to tell. Once swimming in abundance, this migratory freshwater fish is now facing some serious survival challenges.
In this episode of Conservation Calls, we explore their struggles, especially the impacts of human activities and climate change. You'll hear from amazing heroes like Jeremy, Otto, and the local communities who are stepping up to make a difference.
Raising youth awareness on in situ conservation is key for nurturing future environmental stewards. Teaching them about protecting species in their natural habitats empowers them to grasp the link between ecosystems, biodiversity, and human welfare.
This realisation sparked a collaborative journey with Repton school Dubai to create a unique podcast with one aim; to let the youth narrate our conservation stories in their language, filled with passion and emotion aimed at inspiring their peers.
Your feedback matters, so tune in, share your thoughts, and let’s inspire the next generation.
Fungi aren’t plants or animals but belong to their own amazing kingdom with unique cellular structures and reproduction styles. This makes them super cool and ultra unique.
In this special edition of Conservation Calls, we join the team from Fungi Foundation in Chile as they set out to rediscover the Big Puma Fungus, an incredibly fascinating, quirky, and one-of-a-kind species. Their expedition followed in the footsteps of mycologist Norberto Garrido, exactly 40 yearsafter he first stumbled upon this extraordinary fungus.
Raising youth awareness on in situ conservation is key for nurturing future environmental stewards. Teaching them about protecting species in their natural habitats empowers them to grasp the link between ecosystems, biodiversity, and human welfare.
This realisation sparked a collaborative journey with Repton school Dubai to create a unique podcast with one aim; to let the youth narrate our conservation stories in their language, filled with passion and emotion aimed at inspiring their peers.
Your feedback matters, so tune in, share your thoughts, and let’s inspire the next generation.
Meet the incredible Black-and-chestnut Eagle, a stunning bird of prey facing serious challenges like human-eagle conflicts, hunting, and habitat loss. This elusiveneo-tropical raptor is one of the least-studied species, hidden in dense montane forests. But there’s hope!
In this episode of Conservation Calls we venture to the beautiful Caquetá region of Colombia, where the Andes meet the Amazon. Join Mark Hall and Jorge Muñoz from the Caquetá Association for Ornithology as they unveil an ambitious plan to save this majestic bird.
Raising youth awareness on in situ conservation is key for nurturing future environmental stewards. Teaching them about protecting species in their natural habitats empowers them to grasp the link between ecosystems, biodiversity, and human welfare.
This realisation sparked a collaborative journey with Repton school Dubai to create a unique podcast with one aim; to let the youth narrate our conservation stories in their language, filled with passion and emotion aimed at inspiring their peers.
Your feedback matters, so tune in, share your thoughts, and let’s inspire the next generation.
We often hear about the amazing world of animals on our Conservation Calls podcast, but let’s not forget that plants have some pretty cool stories too… Take the critically endangered wildflower, Gasteranthus extinctus, for example, which is only found in the Centinela cloud forest and the Padre Julio Marrero Botanic Garden in Western Ecuador.
In this episode, project lead Dawson White from the Harvard University Herbaria and gesneriad expert John L. Clark from Marie Selby Botanical Gardens speak on behalf of their international team of scientists to share their incredible journey of rediscovery of Gasteranthus extinctus and other plants believed to be gone forever.
This story is all about human compassion and resilience, bursting with personality.
In the spolight
The youngest Emirati female falconer
Osha Al Mansoori, at only 11 is the youngest Emirati female falconer in the country. She’s a bit of a rockstar in the falconry world and was first introduced to these majestic birds of prey when she was just six months old. She recently met Nicolas Heard, Acting Director General of the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund at the Jubail Mangrove Park to learn more about his conservation journey.
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Youth Grant
PSST, we dare you to dream, think big and let your ideas beam. Craft a story that’s bold and rare, inspire others to join in and care!
Can you bring conservation to life with flair? Then this is for you…
We’re on the hunt for young superstars, filmmakers, photographers, musicians, artists, writers, influencers, and all-around creative minds. who are passionate about protecting species, habitats, and ecosystems right here in the UAE. If you’re under 18 with a secret talent, then this is for you…
Books
Tales of conservation
Tales of Conservation connects with budding conservationists through the magic of storytelling! Discover new animals and learn how to become a species-saving superhero. With fun cartoons, creative coloring books, and handy how-to guides, there’s something for every curious mind to explore
Discover wild adventures, colourful pages, and stories that make a difference.
Apply for Conservation Funding
Are you seeking a grant of up to $25,000 to support threatened species? Conservation funding for global initiatives is available.
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