3 Days To Go! Join us this Thursday, 13 November at 13:00 GMT as we talk to Mike Baltzer, Georgie Bull, and Michael Edmondstone from SHOAL Conservation about their 1000 Fishes Initiative. Register now: buff.ly/T7bEWef #ConservationOptimism

Come to the screening of short films from 2025 @conservoptimism.bsky.social Film Festival at @royalholloway.bsky.social on Monday Nov 10th. It is organized by our fantastic student-led BioSoc and festival co-founder @sofiaatsea.bsky.social will do intro to the films

We spoke with Manon Verijdt about how she founded & leads Ubuntu Magazine, with 25+ international volunteers, in this inspiring webinar, from her vision to volunteer management to real-world impact Watch the webinar recording here: buff.ly/UGQjDNc #ConservationOptimism

Nature bounces back Salmon returned to Oregon's Klamath River within a year, Fiji's coral reefs recovered to near-pre-cyclone conditions in 4 years & over 100 million red crabs are migrating across Christmas Island after a stunning population rebound Read on: buff.ly/neJ21SM #ConservationOptimism

Travel with purpose What began as a moment of wonder on her first safari to Tanzania has since grown into BornWild — Kate K. F.'s way of turning travel into a force for conservation. Kate’s story explores how adventure can protect wild places & the creatures that call them home. buff.ly/uo0jnUX

This week's wins! Two peregrine falcon chicks from St Albans Cathedral are thriving in different counties. At the same time, South Downs National Park has discovered a wealth of biodiversity, including the scarce blue-tailed damselfly, once thought extinct. buff.ly/qaBEN3t #ConservationOptimism

2025 @conservoptimism.bsky.social Film Festival takes place tonight @morethanadodo.bsky.social. Sofia Castelló y Tickell (@sofiaatsea.bsky.social) from @rhulbiology.bsky.social, a co-founder of the festival, welcomes everyone. The festival is livestreamed here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=urvW...

Can't make it to Oxford? No problem! Join us from anywhere in the world as we livestream the #ConservationOptimism Good Natured Film Festival directly from the stunning Oxford University Museum of Natural History. Tune in on 25.10.2025 at 18:30 GMT+1: buff.ly/kwTne7r No Registration required.

The final chapter 🌿 In part 3 of this blog series, Jon brings it all together: conservation isn't just about science anymore – it's about changing hearts and minds. Mastering communication is no longer optional for conservationists – it's essential. Read part 3 and let's talk: buff.ly/rBYPWVl

Part 2 of 3 is here! In the second of the three part blog series, Jon (@africanhorses.bsky.social) dives into the communication tools that can make or break conservation efforts – from the power of storytelling to the impact of a single word choice. Read part 2 now: buff.ly/5aEs2JS

A year on from our 2024 Summit, our Director Jon Taylor (@africanhorses.bsky.social) reflects on why Conservation Optimism exists and what drives our work. In this first of three blogs, Jon shares why balancing hope with reality matters. Read part 1 now: buff.ly/lHqueCK #Conservationoptimism

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ONE WEEK TO GO! Don't miss your chance to learn from Manon Verijdt about building a global conservation platform from scratch Discover how to turn your conservation ideas into impact with a remote volunteer team October 14th | 13:00 BST Register today: buff.ly/z3JuR0J #ConservationOptimism

Monarch butterflies are taking over New York City on their miraculous 2,000-mile migration to Mexico! 🦋 This week also brought us rare turtle dove chicks in Kent, and a brand new marsupial species discovered in Peru. Read the full roundup here: buff.ly/HGYIUjZ #Conservationoptimism

Meet our fourth Judge & Mentor George McGavin! This insect enthusiast extraordinaire spent 25 years curating Oxford's world-famous Hope Entomological Collections before becoming a beloved BBC Natural History presenter. Tickets to the Film Festival are now available here: buff.ly/zQxkOdE

Following on from the bird story, here's an account to follow when you are overwhelmed by the horror of it all.

"It was really, really worth going in person!" says Eloïse Jenninger, the animation director and storyteller behind the beautiful film "The Last Garden" Don't miss out on October 25th. Secure your tickets now: buff.ly/zQxkOdE #ConservationOptimism #FilmFestival

How do you build a global conservation magazine with no funding & a team you've never met? Join Manon Verijdt, founder of Ubuntu Magazine, as she shares how she turned one idea into a thriving publication led by 25+ international volunteers Register now: buff.ly/mEWNzO4 #Conservationoptimism

This week brought incredible wildlife comebacks! Lancashire is bringing back lost butterflies and dragonflies to ancient peat bogs, Wales launched a new pine marten sanctuary, and Nepal recorded 155 active vulture nests—the highest yet! Read on: buff.ly/bW0MVFi #ConservationOptimism

Extremely honoured to be judging this years festival alongside some incredible animators and directors. You know what they say... work until your idols become your.. co-festival judges 💚

Wild horses are back in Spain! This week brought incredible news about rewilding efforts restoring fire-prone landscapes with Przewalski's horses. Meanwhile, leopards and wild dogs are absolutely thriving in Zambia. Read on: buff.ly/849pstW #ConservationOptimism

From Queen's blessing to ocean missions!⚓ The Sea Ranger Service just launched their game-changing vessel SRS Janet Taylor - a ship that's training the next generation of ocean guardians while cutting emissions by 90%. Read the full inspiring story: buff.ly/s4KfL2A #ConservationOptimism

Hold onto your hats—this week delivered some absolutely incredible wildlife comebacks! Sniffer dogs may have just rediscovered a lost population of critically endangered Sumatran rhinos & scientists have created a "superfood" that could save honeybees. buff.ly/zViVO8h #ConservationOptimism

Meet our third Judge & Mentor, Dr. Vilsoni Hereniko. The multi-talented filmmaker from Rotuma brings incredible expertise as a professor, playwright, and an award winning director. Festival tickets will be going on sale soon - keep your eyes peeled! 🎟️ #ConservationOptimism

What a week for wildlife comebacks! From a tiny gecko species defying extinction in the Galápagos to 150 species recovering across the UK thanks to targeted conservation funding, nature is proving just how resilient it can be. Read more here: buff.ly/vim91Mg #ConservationOptimism

Meet our second Judge and Mentor, Lauren Cook. This talented biologist-artist creates stunning watercolour stop-motion films that bring conservation stories to life. Submit your nature film before the deadline closes tonight! buff.ly/LxDzy2w #ConservationOptimism #FilmFestival

Meet our first Judge & Mentor, Nora Twomey This incredible filmmaker from Ireland's @cartoonsaloon.bsky.social has brought us Academy Award® nominated gems like The Secret of Kells and The Breadwinner, plus the delightful My Father's Dragon on Netflix. buff.ly/LxDzy2w #FilmFestival

3 DAYS TO GO! Submissions to the Conservation Optimism Good Natured Film Festival are almost closing 🗓 Submission deadline: August 17, 2025 🔗 buff.ly/LxDzy2w Submit your film today! PS: Fee waivers are available for students and individuals encountering financial hurdles #ConservationOptimism

Have you submitted your film yet? Here is Yaz Ellis, the 2019 Student Winner of the Good Natured Film Festival talking about her winning film and her mentorship session with Lucie Muir from Wildscreen 🗓 Submission deadline: August 17, 2025 🔗 buff.ly/LxDzy2w Submit your films today.

JUST ONE WEEK LEFT!🌍 We are in search of short films (up to 6 minutes) that highlight genuine, uplifting conservation tales from across the globe. Animation, live-action, stop motion, or mixed media - all formats are encouraged! 🗓 17.08.2025 🔗 shorturl.at/nXRRF

Our July Webinar is only 24 hours away! Our speaker will be Tatiana Guerrero and the title of the webinar is 'Conservation experiences from environmental education program "Viaje al aprendizaje"' Wednesday 23rd July at 3pm - 4pm BST Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... See you then.

An INCREDIBLE Conservation Win!🦇 The Livingstone's Fruit Bat has been officially downlisted from Critically Endangered to Endangered - a huge victory for these "big, fluffy, dopey-looking" flying foxes! Read Dr. Isabella Mandl's full story here: buff.ly/Laype0U #ConservationOptimism

This week's conservation wins are absolutely incredible! Pakistan declared Churna Island a Marine Protected Area to protect precious coral reefs, & China removed 300 dams to restore the Yangtze River's ecosystem among other stories Read the full roundup here: buff.ly/Am2uj6W #ConservationOptimism

Better late than never, right?🌍 This week brought us incredible wins: From reusable cups revolutionizing concerts to urban farming movements in Indonesia and restoration projects bringing life back to the Aral Sea. Read the full roundup on our website: buff.ly/d5iutOy #ConservationOptimism

Conservation thrives when we unite our voices, share our victories, and amplify each other's impact. That's the driving force behind ConservationNOW. ConservationNOW page: buff.ly/4TTONCO Sign up today and join the movement: buff.ly/MrHLaEr #ConservationOptimism

This comes late, but some stories are worth the wait. From rewilded rhinos to reappearing hornbills and Samoa's bold ocean protection law, this week’s #ConservationOptimism Round-Up is brimming with hope and heart. Read more in our latest blog: buff.ly/VCAWrjQ

I enjoyed today’s @conservoptimism.bsky.social webinar: “From Stories to Systems: How Storytelling Can Influence Policy”, with a special focus on how African youth voices are shaping conservation policy and action🌍🍃 #SketchNote #SciComm #BiophilicConversations #StorytellingForChange

Good news is great news, even if it arrives fashionably late! This week’s #ConservationOptimism Round-Up is full of roaring wins: Asiatic lions are thriving in India and bison are back in the Illinois prairie and other inspiring global stories. Read on: buff.ly/LUNe492

Biodiversity underpins everything that nature provides us with. Happy International Biodiversity Day 2025 #BiodiversityDay

Dear storytellers🎥 The Good Natured #ConservationOptimism Film Festival 2025 is now open for submissions! Submit your film by 17.08.25 for a chance to be featured at our 7th annual festival, happening at the iconic @morethanadodo. Submissions: buff.ly/j74V6hC #FilmFestival

Wonderful to see @conservoptimism.bsky.social’s own very brilliant Reshu Bashyal and six other fantastic conservationists winning 2025 Whitley Awards at the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) this evening 😊🏆🥳 #WhitleyFundForNature #conservationoptimism

Today on Conservation News! From hand-raised macaws taking flight in Guatemala to the creation of a marine park the size of Yosemite, this week’s #ConservationOptimism Round-Up is overflowing with hope. Read these & more stories on our blog here: buff.ly/ZKg1eHS

Feeling in need of a little hope?🌎 Our latest #ConservationOptimism Round-Up is bursting with good news; From Hawaii’s rare ʻalalā crows soaring once again, to Nepal’s booming electric vehicle market and resilient forests taking root around the world. buff.ly/zQvd93v

Timm Döbert & endurance athlete Leanna Carriere are setting off on Wings of Survival—a wild 30,000km ride from the Arctic to Patagonia, chasing the epic migrations of whimbrels & fighting for a wilder planet Read about Timm's journey of passion, perseverance & hope here: buff.ly/GsD8CjH

Happy Earth Day 2025! 🌍 What better way to celebrate our planet than by spotlighting some of the incredible wins for nature from around the world? Read these stories of optimism for your weekly dose of feel-good conservation news! buff.ly/tbNlgdm #EarthDay2025 @rspb.bsky.social

Missed our latest webinar? Not to worry - The recording is now live on YouTube! Join conservationist & wildlife filmmaker Akansha Tiwari as she dives into the vital topic of inclusive decision-making in India’s forest conservation efforts You can now watch the full webinar here: buff.ly/NqVK2OT

This week on #optimism From century-old tortoises becoming new mums to storm-petrels returning after 100 years, this week’s #ConservationOptimism Round-Up is packed with powerful comebacks! Read the full blog here: buff.ly/xFK9e2A We work with nature, not against it!

Rewilding, Restoration & Resilience!🌍 Marine reserves in Tanzania are improving local livelihoods and the Marshall Islands just declared a massive new marine sanctuary. Elsewhere, Greater Gliders are bouncing back in Australia’s Blue Mountains. Read on: buff.ly/asKjH49 #ConservationOptimism

Optimistic ocean stories needed for this textbook! 🌊🐠🐙🦀🪸🐋🦭 Cc: @conservoptimism.bsky.social #oceanoptimism