Which category below best describes the type of organisation you currently work for/or run?
Areas of expertise
Would you be open to sharing your lessons learned with the WildHub community?
Influencer Of
Flavia Manieri
WildHub Community Advocates Coordinator|Interdisciplinary Researcher, Uppsala University
Amanda Mendonça Ferreira de Andrade e Silva
Wildlife Veterinarian, Savannah Medicina Veterinária
Suhail Bashir
Environmental Consultant, WildHub Community Advocate, ENS Environmnetal Consultancy Sharjah
Recent Comments
🌍 This is such a brilliant initiative, Giulia. Congratulations on championing Ubuntu Magazine as a platform for amplifying the voices behind conservation!
Your call to action is both empowering and inclusive. So often, the human stories behind environmental efforts get overshadowed by outcomes or metrics. But as you've highlighted, it’s the lived experiences, the setbacks, breakthroughs, and unwavering commitment that truly inspire and create connection.
I love how Ubuntu Magazine invites contributions from every corner of the conservation world, from grassroots advocates to scientists in the field. It opens space for authentic storytelling and celebrates the diversity of work that sustains both people and the planet.
Quick question, have there been any stories shared so far that especially moved you or shifted how you think about conservation work? It would be great to hear how Ubuntu’s storytelling has already begun weaving communities together.
Looking forward to exploring more and sharing this opportunity with others in WildHub!
Warm regards, 🌿
Simon.
Good question! 🌍 There are honestly so many stories that have stayed with me and shifted how I see conservation.
From our chat with Vladimir Dobrev about transborder conservation of the Egyptian vultures, to Weston Boyles and Ríos to Rivers, connecting communities through shared watersheds. I’ve also loved learning how WildEntrust uses artificial scents to help protect African wild dogs – such an unexpected and brilliant approach.
And of course, the art! Projects like The Herds and Under the Skin always remind me that you don’t have to be a biologist or ecologist to make a real impact. Creativity can be just as powerful as science when it comes to inspiring change.
IFAW has an ongoing project (CARE) on empowering frontline officers to handle seized wildlife. They might be able to share with you some useful resources:
https://www.ifaw.org/international/projects/care
https://www.ifaw.org/international/journal/confiscator-kits-protect-animal-officers