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?? New Youtube series! ?? The Okavango River is a lifeline for people and wildlife—but it's under threat. This #WorldWaterDay, explore its beauty and the fight to protect it. ?? New episodes every Saturday—because water is life, and the Okavango must stay wild. #SaveTheOkavango UN Environment Programme https://lnkd.in/exJMxtFB

???? Celebrate World Rewilding Day with us and Global Rewilding Alliance! This year’s theme, #RewildingTogether, is all about the power of community in restoring our planet’s wild spaces. From Indigenous communities and local farmers to scientists and policymakers, people everywhere are joining forces to help nature thrive. By working together, we can build a more resilient, biodiverse future. So let’s do this—let’s rewild our world! ??: Harding-Lee Media #RewildingTogether #WorldRewildingDay

Happy #worldfrogday! Big congratulations to Trevor Ritland and Kyle Ritland on their upcoming book, The Golden Toad: An Ecological Mystery and the Search for a Lost Species, published by Diversion Books This gripping story returns to the cloud forests of Costa Rica where the Golden Toad, now Extinct, was last seen in the wild in 1989. But in 1991 there was a reported Golden Toad sighting. The book follows Trevor and Kyle’s journey—guided by naturalists, biologists, and local legends—as on an expedition that was the first to ever return to the spot where Eladio Cruz, a local naturalist, saw Golden Toads after they were thought to have gone Extinct. Re:wild was proud to support the expedition in 2021 that documented how local communities in Monte Verde keep the Golden Toad's memory alive and the unexpected hope of seeing other frog species that have been hard hit by the chytrid fungus still hanging on. The book launches June 17, 2025—pre-order now and be part of the search: https://lnkd.in/e_4y8eh8 #Conservation #GoldenToad #LostSpecies #Biodiversity #Rewild

???? Join Our First Awareness and Learning Session: International Ranger Federation's Global Ranger Competences and the Global Standard for Ranger Employment and Working Conditions – Asia and Oceania Regions! We’re excited to invite you to the first webinar in our virtual awareness and learning series on the International Ranger Federation (IRF)’s Global Ranger Competences and the Global Standard for Ranger Employment and Working Conditions. ??? Date: Thursday, April 3, 2025 ? Registration Closes: April 1, 2025 ?? Languages: English, Arabic, Assamese, Bengali, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Thai, and Sinhala. ?? Register Now: ?? Click Here to Register: https://lnkd.in/djGqtfZh ?? Who Should Join? ? Rangers ? Conservation Organizations ? Ranger Associations ? Employers #Rangersfor30x30 #Rangers #Conservation #Sustainability #WildLife #Biodiversity #ClimateChange #IRF International Ranger Federation IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA) WWF Wildlife Conservation Society Conservation International PANTHERA Re:wild Force For Nature Fauna & Flora Zoological Society of London (ZSL) Ranger Federation of Asia

With support from Re:wild, twin environmental writers Trevor Ritland and Kyle Ritland follow their father’s footsteps into the heart of the modern extinction crisis in THE GOLDEN TOAD. Pre-order your copy now: https://lnkd.in/e_4y8eh8

?? Leading conservation organizations Age of Union & Re:wild unite in a powerful alliance to accelerate conservation efforts globally! "By joining forces, we are aligning our strategies to amplify our work on the ground and creating a future where the wild not only survives, but thrives,” says Dax Dasilva, Founder of Age of Union. With this strategic partnership, both organizations will combine scientific expertise with bold storytelling and a shared mission to protect critical ecosystems. ?? ???? The first major project together will focus on protecting Madagascar’s biodiversity with a USD 1 million commitment to combat deforestation and species extinction in one of the world’s most threatened ecosystems. ?? https://ageofunion.com/ Cover image: Milne-Edwards's Sifaka, Artush

Meet the lost Voandrozana Tree ?? a species only known from a single individual collected in 1954. We don’t know much about this tree... we're not sure what color its flowers are or why it seems to have fewer leaves than its close relatives in Madagascar. But what we do know is we are determined to rediscover this species before it's too late. Together with our partners we are in a race against time as agriculture, exploitation of the forest and fires threaten its known habitat. The Voandrozana Tree is the latest addition to Re:wild’s most wanted #lostspecies, which are supported by Colossal Biosciences. Illustration by Mauricio Alvarez

?? SUCCESS - after nearly 190 years, the Galápagos Rail has been rediscovered on Floreana Island! ?? This rediscovery marks a significant step forward for the Floreana Restoration Project, a collaborative effort between Fundación Jocotoco, Charles Darwin Foundation for the Galapagos Islands and Dirección del Parque Nacional Galápagos with support from partners including Re:wild. Invasive species have severely impacted the Galápagos Rail because of their terrestrial lifestyle, making them extremely vulnerable to predators on the ground. By removing invasive species, this project has begun to create a safer environment for species to recover and thrive similar to their populations on Fernandina, Isabela, Pinta, Pinzón, Santa Cruz, and Santiago Islands. ??: 1. 3. 4. Carlos Espinosa, 2. 5. Charles Darwin Foundation #rewildingsuccess #rewild #rewilding #GalápagosConservation #Rediscovered #WildlifeProtection #DarwinFoundation

?? The Okavango Delta—a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most biodiverse places on Earth—is under siege. But the threat isn’t just oil exploration; it’s deception and disregard for Indigenous rights. A new piece from Saving Okavango’s Unique Life (SOUL) unpacks how ReconAfrica’s misleading tactics, lack of transparency, and failure to consult local communities put this irreplaceable ecosystem at risk. The Okavango sustains thousands of species and provides water, food, and cultural significance to those who call it home. Protecting it isn’t just about conservation—it’s about justice. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gAwzzVBi #OkavangoDelta #StopReconAfrica #IndigenousRights #Biodiversity #SavetheOkavango

The twelve principles of rewilding, outlined in the Global Charter for Rewilding the Earth, lay the foundation for rewilding in practice. Released in 2020, the Charter was developed by experts within the global conservation community preparing for the 11th World Wilderness Congress. More than just a guide, it’s a rallying call for action. It defines #rewilding, its vision and objectives, urging us to tackle the twin crises of biodiversity loss and climate change. At its heart is a celebration of the intrinsic value of life on Earth and a call to preserve its beauty, diversity and resilience. It reminds us that both Indigenous knowledge and modern science are key to understanding the delicate interdependence of all life. Rewilding is presented as a powerful solution: restoring ecosystems, reintroducing native species, and letting nature take the lead. Pristine habitats, the Charter highlights, play a crucial role in combating climate change, supporting biodiversity, and delivering essential ecosystem services. It’s about reconnecting landscapes, coexisting with wildlife, and clearing the path for natural processes to thrive. The Charter ties into global efforts like the U.N.’s Decade on Ecosystem Restoration and the European #NatureRestoration Law and calls on individuals, governments, and organizations to come together in collaborative action. Rewilding success stories abound. Wolves have made their way back to Yellowstone, tigers have reappeared in Kazakhstan, and jaguars now roam Argentina. Leopards are being seen again in Iraq, while quolls have returned to Australia. Across Europe and North America, beavers, bison, and wild horses are reviving ecosystems, and, in Africa, successful rhinos, lions, and elephants translocations are helping reshape landscapes. With countless more on every continent (including the rewilding of dung beetles, glow worms and other tiny vital wonders) we are witnessing the power of rewilding in revitalizing nature and human communities. Rewilding is more than an ecological effort, it is a cultural and spiritual shift. It asks us to rethink our place in the natural world and embrace bold, global-scale conservation efforts to secure a vibrant, interconnected planet for future generations. #WorldWildlifeDay #RewildingTogether #GenerationRestoration Read the Charter: https://lnkd.in/dX42pHf8