Turtle Survival Alliance

We are pleased to present the?Turtle Survival Alliance Strategic Plan through 2030,?our blueprint for ensuring a brighter future for turtle species across the globe.?Turtles around the world are under pressure like never before. Habitat loss, illegal wildlife trade, and climate change are pushing numerous species towards the brink of extinction. In spite of these threats, however, there still lies an unwavering spirit of hope. Let’s create a brighter future where turtles grace our landscapes for generations to come. Read now:

We’re excited to announce the launch of?Turtle?Survival Alliance's?Adopt-a-Turtle?program! You can now make a direct impact on the lives of?turtles?worldwide with a symbolic?adoption. Whether you're looking to save species from extinction or send a unique gift to a loved one, this symbolic?adoption?helps support?turtle?conservation in more than 17 countries across the globe. https://lnkd.in/d3NYnCxQ

This week, some of our Charleston staff attended the National Philanthropy Day celebration hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Lowcountry Chapter. It’s a pleasure to network with local Charleston fundraising professionals. Thank you for having us! Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) - SC Lowcountry Chapter

WWF’s 2024 Living Planet Report reports an average 73% decline in wildlife populations in the last 50 years, with freshwater populations having suffered the heaviest declines, falling by 85%. As of the current IUCN 2021 Red List, 171 turtle species of the 274 species red-listed, or 62.4%, are officially regarded as globally Threatened. Our mission is to protect the remaining populations of these species and initiate science-based conservation actions to increase their numbers worldwide. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g_R_fyds

At our 22nd Annual Symposium on the Conservation and Biology of Tortoises and Freshwater Turtles, cohosted by the IUCN SSC Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group, the 2024 Behler and Pritchard Turtle Conservation Awards were presented. The 19th annual Behler Turtle Conservation Award celebrates and honors Jeffrey E. Lovich, and the 2024 Pritchard Turtle Conservation Lifetime Achievement Awards celebrate and honor Patricia Koval, Herilala Randriamahazo, Elliott Jacobson, and Terry Graham. Congratulations to all recipients! Read the full awardee list below: https://lnkd.in/eEYHzr9q

At the 22nd Annual Symposium on the Conservation & Biology of Tortoises and Freshwater Turtles, Anders Rhodin and the Chelonian Research Foundation presented the 2024 Student Awards for Best Papers and Posters. Congratulations to all recipients! Read the full list of winners here: https://lnkd.in/ei669cTE

Do you work with chelonians and reptiles? This fall, join us for the Chelonian Biology, Conservation, and Management Course sponsored by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Chelonian Advisory Group in conjunction with Turtle Survival Alliance on September 1-7, 2024. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gnpKjcAE Image Copyright Nickie Stone, Garden and Gun.

Turtle Survival Alliance is on the lookout for a passionate and dedicated Major Gifts Officer to join our team! Join us in our mission to protect and conserve some of the world's most critically endangered species. To apply or learn more about this opportunity, please visit https://bit.ly/3VwMoOK Photo: Keeled Box Turtle (Cuora mouhotii), by Jay Meredith

Join us on June 12 at 12:00pm ET for a webinar on Turtle Survival Alliance Madagascar’s plan to release 20,000 Radiated Tortoises (Astrochelys radiata) back into the wild.?Reserve your spot today! https://lnkd.in/eEC_h4Sd

We are pleased to announce Hery Lova Razafimamonjiraibe in the new position of Country director for our Madagascar program! Hery comes to us from various experiences from international NGOs in Madagascar, and brings a background of experience in personnel and project management to this rapidly growing program. There are five endemic tortoise species in Madagascar, but the majority of our resources are dedicated to getting the many Radiated Tortoises under our care back on the landscape within community-managed forests or protected areas. Hery joining our team represents a first major step in this direction, and we look forward to seeing this program grow with the administrative skills that he brings to the table. Welcome, Hery!