Conservation Careers Podcast
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Description
Nick Askew from Conservation Careers uncovers what it's like to work in wildlife conservation. He explores how to get a conservation job, and discusses the latest industry news, by speaking to professional conservationists who share their career stories and advice.
So if you want the inside scoop on the life of a professional conservationist and their industry, are feeling lost in your conservation job hunt and need some direction, or wanting to switch careers into conservation but don't know where to start - this is the podcast for you!
Conservation jobs, conservation volunteering, conservation internships, conservation careers, conservation news, conservation stories.
Check us out at conservation-careers.com to find the most conservation jobs and the best conservation careers advice.
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How to Build a Purpose-Driven Career | Devon Fritz
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May 05, 2026 |
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Snakes, Startups and Saving Nature | Dr Harry Fonseca Williams
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Apr 16, 2026 |
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Leadership in Conservation Organisations | Chris Lee
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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Community-Led Conservation in Madagascar | Dr Aubrey Alamshah
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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Inside Operation Wallacea - Field Expeditions, Biodiversity Research and Career Pathways | Dr Tom Martin
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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What it really takes to build a career in marine conservation | Dr Lissa Batey
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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Butterflies, Brazil Nuts and Biodiversity – Protecting the Peruvian Amazon with Johana Reyes
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Feb 05, 2026 |
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The Power of Wildlife Forensics in Conservation | Dr Greg Simpson
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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Community-Based Conservation in Action | Helen Gibbons
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Nov 13, 2025 |
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Painting Conservation: Rory McCann on Using Art to Connect People and Wildlife
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Oct 24, 2025 |
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Keeping Scotland Beautiful: Leadership, Nature & Community with Barry Fisher
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Oct 17, 2025 |
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Is Coaching Right for You? With Kristi Foster of Conservation Careers
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Oct 17, 2025 |
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What Rewilding Really Looks Like | Pedro Ribeiro, Rewilding Expert in Residence
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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Crocodile Conservation with Dr Marisa Tellez
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Sep 18, 2025 |
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Diving Deeper: Cristina Zenato on Sharks, Conservation & Purpose
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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Why Conservation Needs Educators | Dr Dave Johnston, Wildlife Conservation Society
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Aug 04, 2025 |
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Designing Your Conservation Career: MSc Conservation Project Management
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Jul 18, 2025 |
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Building a Brand for Nature with Sara Kenny | Communications and Marketing Manager at Biodiversify
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Jul 10, 2025 |
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Three Decades of Nature Recovery with Craig Ralston | Senior Reserve Manager, Natural England
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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This One’s for the Insects | Dr Kate Umbers, Invertebrates Australia / Insect Conservation Lab
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Jun 09, 2025 |
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From Africa to the World: Leading WWF’s Global Conservation Mission | Daudi Sumba
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May 21, 2025 |
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Passion, Pangolins & Community Power | Beryl Makori, Pangolin Project
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May 16, 2025 |
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Conservation Leadership Across Continents: Dr Howard Nelson | Fauna & Flora / University of Cambridge
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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Leading with Purpose: Inside Nick Bubb’s Mission at Tusk
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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Revolutionising Ecotourism: Daniel Kaul on Conscious Travel for Conservation
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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Protecting Egypt’s Turtles: Micol Montagna on Marine Conservation and Citizen Science
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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Reinventing Your Career: Midlife Transitions and Purpose With John Tarnoff
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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Rewilding Britain: Rebecca Wrigley on Restoring Nature and Empowering Communities
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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Podcast | From Intern to Conservation Leader: Richard Grimmett’s 40-Year BirdLife Journey
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Jan 16, 2025 |
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Building Bridges for Conservation: Dr Jonny Hanson’s Vision for Rewilding and Coexistence
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Dec 18, 2024 |
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Rewilding Europe: Frans Schepers on restoring nature at scale
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Dec 05, 2024 |
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From campaigning to chairing: Tony Juniper’s journey in nature conservation
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Nov 25, 2024 |
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The power of trees: Sir William Worsley on conservation, climate and careers in forestry
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Nov 18, 2024 |
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Leading Europe's biggest conservation charity | Beccy Speight
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Nov 06, 2024 |
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The role of media in modern conservation | David Mizejewski
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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The importance of community in our careers
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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Snakes, rainforests and rock ‘n’ roll | Romulus Whitaker
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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Inspiring young conservation leaders | Becky Park
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Aug 22, 2024 |
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Exploring the human side of conservation practice | Dr Laura Thomas-Walters
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Aug 05, 2024 |
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From Navy to conservation diversity leader | Taurean Meacham
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Jul 25, 2024 |
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The power of words in wildlife conservation | Jon Monsoon
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Jul 09, 2024 |
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From bartender to Gorilla guardian | Greg Cummings
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Jun 24, 2024 |
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Switching careers from IT to conservation | Clare Roberts
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Jun 17, 2024 |
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Connecting to conservation from the corporate sector | Raoul Bollen
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Jun 10, 2024 |
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Navigating Conservation Challenges in Africa | Ademola Ajagbe
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May 14, 2024 |
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Dr Carrie Goucher | How to stop wasting precious time in mediocre meetings!
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Apr 15, 2024 |
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Dr Stephen Green | Course Leader MSc Conservation Project Management
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Apr 01, 2024 |
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Cristianne Close | Deputy Global Conservation Director WWF International
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Mar 19, 2024 |
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How to plan for a gap year or career break? Julia Rogers | EnRoute Consulting
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Mar 04, 2024 |
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Biodiversify-ing businesses and beyond with Michael Burgass (Director of Biodiversify)
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Feb 19, 2024 |
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Lise Aangeenbrug | Chief Program Officer at the National Park Foundation
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Feb 05, 2024 |
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Burnout in conservation
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Jan 23, 2024 |
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Patience Thody | Deputy Chief Executive The Wildlife Trusts
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Jan 08, 2024 |
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How important are volunteers in conservation? Rhoda Ludford - Volunteering Development Consultant with the RSPB
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Dec 13, 2023 |
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Charu Mishra | The world’s foremost expert on snow leopard conservation
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Dec 04, 2023 |
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Dr Rebecca Jefferson | The power of social science for conservation
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Nov 20, 2023 |
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How to raise more funding for wildlife conservation
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Nov 06, 2023 |
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The Importance of Communications for Conservationists
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Oct 23, 2023 |
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Podcast | Laura Dempsey | Collaboration, Education & Innovation (Volunteers for Future)
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Oct 09, 2023 |
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Renewing biodiversity through a people-in-nature approach (RENEW) with Professor Kevin Gaston
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Sep 25, 2023 |
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How to save species, sites and ecosystems with Nina Seale from Synchronicity Earth
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Sep 11, 2023 |
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Podcast | How to follow your passion as a career switcher … Developing The Soil Centre with Tara Phillips
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Aug 28, 2023 |
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How can Aquariums support conservation efforts?
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Aug 14, 2023 |
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Celebrating Episode 100 of the Conservation Careers Podcast
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Jul 31, 2023 |
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How to rescue dying national parks with Dr Niall McCann | National Park Rescue
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Jul 17, 2023 |
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The Conservation Pathway Programme
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Jun 27, 2023 |
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From corporate to conservation: How Edward found his purpose
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Jun 23, 2023 |
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Dr Malcolm McAdie | Wildlife Veterinarian
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Jun 13, 2023 |
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Dr Helen Gath | Durrell Conservation Academy
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May 29, 2023 |
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Stella Diamant | The Madagascar Whale Shark Project
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May 15, 2023 |
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Lucy Standing | Co-Founder of ‘Brave Starts’ helping the over 50s to switch careers
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May 01, 2023 |
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Melissa Hobson | Ocean Writer and PR Consultant
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Mar 20, 2023 |
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Valérie D'Hoedt Meyer | IUCN Academy Director
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Mar 06, 2023 |
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Ben Stockwell | Senior Rewilding Officer at Citizen Zoo
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Jan 23, 2023 |
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Career switch success stories from the class of 2022
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Jan 01, 2023 |
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Take our 5-day Career Challenge
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Dec 26, 2022 |
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2022 Reflections
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Dec 23, 2022 |
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Dr Stephen Browne | The Royal Commission for AlUla (Saudi Arabia)
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Nov 14, 2022 |
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Daniel Kaul | Natucate
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Oct 21, 2022 |
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Felix Cybulla | Conservation Standards Trainer
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Oct 07, 2022 |
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Megan Cromp | Key Conservation
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Sep 27, 2022 |
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Kate Evans | Elephants for Africa
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Sep 07, 2022 |
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Jade Brudenell | Conservation Collective
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Sep 06, 2022 |
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Elena Zurli from Environmental Grants
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Aug 11, 2022 |
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The Human Swan | Sacha Dench (Conservation Without Borders)
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Aug 01, 2022 |
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Helping the UK Government conserve nature | Dr Gemma Harper (Chief Executive of the JNCC)
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Jul 18, 2022 |
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Happiest times as conservationists
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Jun 29, 2022 |
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Long-term solutions for people and wildlife | Anna Hixson (Institute for Ecological Civilization)
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Jun 20, 2022 |
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The conservation story of Orangutans | Leif Cocks (The Orangutan Project)
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Jun 06, 2022 |
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Helping businesses operate sustainably | Tara Mikhael (Deloitte LLP)
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Apr 04, 2022 |
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10 career changing moments
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Mar 01, 2022 |
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Breaking down barriers to entry | Lynn Mento (Conservation Nation)
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Feb 15, 2022 |
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The good, the bad and the ugly in conservation
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Jan 31, 2022 |
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Restoring life on Earth | Andrew Cottam (Restor.eco)
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Jan 17, 2022 |
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Cade London | Diversity Joint Venture for Careers in Conservation
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Dec 06, 2021 |
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How to get things done
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Nov 22, 2021 |
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The Power of Communications for Conservationists
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Nov 04, 2021 |
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Making the most of conservation events (for your career)
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Oct 25, 2021 |
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I wish I knew sooner
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Oct 12, 2021 |
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How to get conservation experience?
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Sep 06, 2021 |
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Dr Hugh Safford | Forest Fires & Conservation
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Aug 16, 2021 |
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Nancy Thomson | Thomson Environmental Consultants
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Aug 02, 2021 |
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How to survive academia (& enjoy it!)
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Jul 19, 2021 |
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James Bartram | President of IUCN Canada
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Jul 05, 2021 |
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Professor David Hill CBE | The Environment Bank
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Jun 14, 2021 |
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Making Conservation Better
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May 24, 2021 |
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Marnix van Holland | WWF
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May 10, 2021 |
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Podcast | Applying for Conservation Jobs
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Apr 27, 2021 |
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Pilot Podcast | Exploitation in Volunteering
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Apr 05, 2021 |
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Helen Turnbull | The Cape Leopard Trust
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Mar 23, 2021 |
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Women in Conservation
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Mar 08, 2021 |
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Josh Powell | National Geographic Explorer & WWF Voices Presenter
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Feb 22, 2021 |
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Dr Stephanie Schuttler | Fancy Scientist
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Feb 08, 2021 |
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Colin Speedie | Marine Conservation
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Dec 21, 2020 |
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Jordan Flagel | TREE
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Dec 07, 2020 |
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André Mader | The Case for Conservation podcast
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Nov 24, 2020 |
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Elliot Connor | Human Nature Projects
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Nov 09, 2020 |
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Dr Yemi Oloruntuyi | Marine Stewardship Council
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Oct 26, 2020 |
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Anthony Ochieng |Tony Wild
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Oct 12, 2020 |
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Beth Thoren |The National Nature Service
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Sep 29, 2020 |
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Dr. Kerry Kriger| SAVE THE FROGS!
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Jul 27, 2020 |
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Sue Searle | Ecology Training UK
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Jul 13, 2020 |
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Honor Wilson-Fletcher | British Exploring Society
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Jun 29, 2020 |
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Jon Paul Rodríguez | IUCN Species Survival Commission
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Jun 15, 2020 |
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Daniel Quilter | Fuze Ecoteer
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Jun 01, 2020 |
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Kate Stephenson | Kate on Conservation
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May 18, 2020 |
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Mark Rose | Fauna & Flora International
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Apr 13, 2020 |
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Fernando Mateos González | Bioblogia.net
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Mar 30, 2020 |
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Emily Daniels | WiseOceans
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Mar 16, 2020 |
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Nick Bubb | Fauna & Flora International
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Mar 02, 2020 |
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Francesca Trotman | Love the Oceans
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Feb 17, 2020 |
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Ada Grabowska-Zhang | University of Oxford
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Feb 04, 2020 |
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Victoria Price | Vision Wild
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Jan 13, 2020 |
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Dr Nick Askew | Conservation Careers
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Dec 19, 2019 |
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Andrea Pawel | Oana Namibia
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Dec 09, 2019 |
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Suzanne Smith | Amazon River Dolphin Conservation Foundation
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Nov 25, 2019 |
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Your favorite place on earth...
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Nov 18, 2019 |
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Stacy Jupiter | Wildlife Conservation Society
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Nov 11, 2019 |
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Ben Sullivan | Fishtek Marine
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Oct 28, 2019 |
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Crafting CVs and Resumes for Conservation Jobs | Conservation Careers
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Oct 14, 2019 |
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Rhett Butler | Mongabay
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Sep 16, 2019 |
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Mark Anderson | BirdLife South Africa
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Sep 03, 2019 |
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Neil Prem | Seven Steps to Purpose
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Aug 20, 2019 |
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Brendan Godley | University of Exeter
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Aug 05, 2019 |
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Ken Norris | ZSL
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Jul 23, 2019 |
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Gianluca Cerullo | Wildlife Blogger of the Year Winner
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Jul 09, 2019 |
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Chris Thompson | Audley Travel
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Jun 24, 2019 |
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Nirmal Jivan Shah | Nature Seychelles
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Jun 10, 2019 |
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Ruben Hoekstra | Future for Nature
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May 27, 2019 |
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Cheli Cresswell Sinclair | Conservation Optimism
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May 13, 2019 |
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Dominic Jermey OBE | ZSL
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Apr 29, 2019 |
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Jack Randall | Made in the Wild
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Feb 25, 2019 |
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Dr Mike Clarke | RSPB
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Jan 10, 2019 |
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Steve Gwenin | Global Vision International
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Dec 04, 2018 |
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Dr Alasdair Harris | Blue Ventures
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Nov 08, 2018 |
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James Borrell | Conservation Scientist, Explorer & Blogger
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Oct 30, 2018 |
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Justin Lennon | Conservation Guide
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Sep 25, 2018 |
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Andrew Lewin | Speak Up For Blue
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Sep 16, 2018 |
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Alasdair Davies | Creative Technologist
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Aug 29, 2018 |
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Anna Kloth | Paradise Interns
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Jul 26, 2018 |
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Professor Bill Sutherland | Cambridge University
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Jul 23, 2018 |
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Dr Adam Barlow | WildTeam UK
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Jul 17, 2018 |
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Patricia Zurita | BirdLife International
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Jun 21, 2018 |