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A Must‑Read for Conservationists

Rhett Ayers Butler explores the hidden mental and emotional strain behind conservation.
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Flavia Manieri
WildHub Community Advocates Coordinator|Interdisciplinary Researcher, Uppsala University
A Must‑Read for Conservationists
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I've just came across this powerful piece by Rhett Ayers Butler, Founder & CEO of Mongabay, and felt it was important to share. Many in conservation may find something here that resonates or offers a sense of understanding.

It speaks candidly about the emotional weight of caring deeply for a world under strain, and the often-unspoken challenges faced by those working to protect it. A thoughtful, human reflection on grief, resilience, and what it means to keep going.

🔗 https://www.butlernature.com/2026/03/22/the-cost-of-caring-for-a-dying-world/ 

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Flavia Manieri
WildHub Community Advocates Coordinator|Interdisciplinary Researcher, Uppsala University

Since July 2025, I have been serving as the Community Advocates Coordinator at WildHub, where I coordinate initiatives to engage, support, and empower our community advocates in advancing WH’s mission.

Beyond WildHub, I wear a few different hats. I work as a researcher and lecturer in Sweden, teaching courses on environmental law, political and historical ecology, and disaster risk management. I also mentor undergraduate and postgraduate students, collaborate with faculty members, and contribute to ongoing research projects.

I’m passionate about giving back through volunteer work. I support a few conservation and animal welfare organisations with research and advocacy to help drive positive change. When I’m not working, you’ll find me hiking forest trails with my dog or enjoying a good cup of coffee.

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