Alice Wilby-Ward on LinkedIn: I was lucky enough to have the incredible opportunity to volunteer with… (2024)

The Nature Conservancy achieved some big conservation wins in 2023, preserving beautiful places and saving wild landscapes across the U.S., thanks to donor support. 2023,https://nature.ly/3OgPcMY

The Boreal Forest is so much more than most people realize…the boreal: 🌳 is the largest intact forest on the planet🦌 a safe haven for wildlife🌎 holds millions of tonnes of carbon storage💧 is home to 25% of the world’s wetlandsBy supporting the Indigenous-led conservation efforts that are protecting this precious ecosystem, we are helping ensure a sustainable future for all.

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Register your intentions here.A good intention is the first step in achieving any goal. https://profit-neutral.org

We're embarking on an incredible journey to save whales and our goal is to be able to intercept Japan's new mega whaling factory ship, the Kangei Maru. With Iceland's 2024 whale season essentially cancelled, we're refocussing on a renewed threat; Japan's emboldened whaling industry. We're using the northern summer melt to sail the M/Y John Paul DeJoria with a crew of 26 mainly volunteers from 13 countries from Dublin though the seldom used polar waters of the North West passage (across the top of Canada and past Alaska) to reach the North Pacific. The notoriously difficult passage has only been completed in its entirety by 262 vessels in history.“The plan is to go after the world's largest and most dangerous whaling ship, the Kangei Maru, and lock its operations…we have to get to the Pacific and the shortest route to the North Pacific is through the Northwest Passage.” said Captain Paul Watson. The mission, termed Operation Kangei Maru, marks 50 years of Paul Watson's anti-whaling marine activism, “this is the most high stakes mission in all my years of opposing whaling in the world’s oceans” stated Watson. “With a brand-new 50 million dollar long range factory ship, Japan will not likely need to import whale meat from Iceland in the future. Japan’s new factory ship, the Kangei Maru, cannot be allowed to return to high seas whaling,” says Locky MacLean, Ship Operations Director at CPWF.Japan, whose Antarctic research whaling program JARPA was deemed illegal by the International Court of Justice in 2014, makes no qualms about its intentions to resume commercial whaling. They are presently testing the new factory vessel, engaging in whaling operations off the east coast of Sapporo, Japan’s northernmost island. ABOUT CAPTAIN PAUL WATSON FOUNDATION: The Captain Paul Foundation, a not for profit dedicated to marine conservation was founded in 2022 by esteemed environmental and conservation activist Paul Watson, co-founder of Greenpeace and founder of Sea Shepherd. Committed to halting habitat destruction and wildlife slaughter in the world’s oceans, the foundation aims to safeguard marine ecosystems and species. It uses innovative direct-action tactics to expose and confront illegal activities at sea.HIGH SEAS WHALING BACKGROUND: On 31 March 2014, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled that Japan’s whaling activities in Antarctica did not comply with Article VIII of the International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling (ICRW), which permits whaling for scientific purposes. Japan continued its operations, in breach of the ruling for two more seasons before ceasing its whaling operations in the Antarctic. Since then, Japan has maintained it will only allow for coastal whaling in the future. Despite this a purpose-built high seas factory ship, the 112 meter KANGEI MARU, capable of traveling to Antarctica without resupplying has recently been launched and has already returned from its first whaling mission.

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News Alert! Waterfront Alliance has united with environmental advocates to express deep concern over proposed funding cuts in H.R. 7408, "America’s Wildlife Habitat Conservation Act." This misleading legislation aims to cut $700 million from crucial funds designated for conservation, restoration, and protection of coastal and marine habitats. These resources are vital for enabling our coastal communities to brace against extreme storms and adapt to changing climate conditions, supporting diverse projects that nurture marine life and ecosystems.We're calling on Congress to recognize the severe implications of undercutting NOAA's funding, which underpins projects essential for resilient coastlines and marine conservation. Join us in standing against these cuts to ensure our coastal and marine habitats receive the protection and support they deserve. Our resilience against climate change hinges on this crucial funding. Read the letter here: https://bit.ly/3PhWtfP

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The Earth needs Rangers. This Earth Day, let's show support to the dedicated individuals who work tirelessly to protect our planet!Rangers are ecosystem guardians on behalf of the global community, yet they are so often unrecognised for their enormous impact. Wildlife Rangers safeguard protected areas, which are vital for climate change goals, biodiversity, and sustainable development. Currently, we only have 286k of the 1.5m Rangers needed to protect 30% of the planet by 2030. It’s crucial that we increase the efficiency of managing protected and conserved areas by boosting the support provided to Ranger teams internationally. This can only happen with increased recognition of the fundamental contribution Rangers make to conservation.Some of the many duties of wildlife Rangers:🌏 Prevent and combat poaching 🌏 Resolve human-wildlife conflict🌏 Educate and engage local communities 🌏 Patrol protected areas🌏 Monitor wildlife🌏 Carry out rescue missions 🌏 Assist in science and research 🌏 Work within tourism activities #earthday #earthday2024 #conservation #sustainability #nature #wildlife #rangers #protectedareas #supportwildliferangers #climateaction #forcefornature #community #earth #international #peace #protection

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Today, we mark the global impact of #WorldRangersDay,💚 a day that celebrates the bravery and sacrifice of rangers worldwide! Rangers patrol vast expanses of terrestrial and marine areas, enduring harsh weather and wildlife, putting their lives on the line. On the Coastlines, our rangers are safeguarding critical marine 🐳ecosystems such as mangroves and coral reefs, addressing illegal fishing plastic pollution, and protecting endangered marine life. In terrestrial areas, rangers monitor wildlife, 🦏 🐘 combat poaching and illegal wildlife trade, and help resolve human-wildlife conflicts. These heroes and heroines are not just protectors of the wild, they are also powerful ambassadors of conservation, fostering connections and instigating change at the grassroots level, making them indispensable in our fight to preserve biodiversity. Through their tireless efforts, rangers are not just protecting the diverse flora and fauna, they are also inspiring us to believe in a future where our planet's biodiversity is preserved. Their work gives us hope for a better, more sustainable future. Today, NRT is joining more than 1,000 rangers within our 45-member community conservancies and their families, friends, and communities to honour the bravery and sacrifice of rangers and raise awareness of the difficulties they encounter in their noble work. We are part of the global mission to conserve 30% of the planet by 2030. Our rangers can achieve 30X30, but they need our unwavering support to do so! Stand 🤝with our rangers today and make a difference. #Link ➡ https://lnkd.in/dGTcm-7z #Clickhere 👇 to watch the #WorldRangerDay2024📽 https://lnkd.in/dju9Ehvp #Rangers #conservation #WildlifeRangerChallenge #ForWildlifeRangers Tusk Game Rangers' Association of Africa

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Though we are now into Q2 of 2024, I felt it might be both informative and interesting to share the Illinois Conservation Results Report 2023 compiled by The Nature Conservancy. This report includes information on restoring connected waterways, addressing the issue of climate change, the impact of various species on other wildlife, and more. You can check out the report here: https://lnkd.in/gUZwweVp

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The Benefits of Urban Trees for People & Wildlife is the subject of a free online talk that people are being invited to attend.The one-hour talk takes place on Tuesday 14 May at 12.30pm and is being hosted by Saving Devon’s Treescapes, with guest speaker Danni from Treeconomics.Saving Devon’s Treescapes is a partnership project led by Devon Wildlife Trust on behalf of the Devon Ash Dieback Resilience Forum.Devon's treescapes are stunning and crucial habitats for so much wildlife. But they are under threat from Ash Dieback which is estimated to kill at least 90% of Devon’s ash trees in the coming years. It will affect everyone, but everyone can be part of the solution.Saving Devon’s Treescapes (SDT) is leading the fight on Ash Dieback on behalf of the Devon Ash Dieback Resilience Forum, and looking for Devon's communities, landowners and businesses to get involved and help us to save Devon's precious treescapes.This free online talk looks at the benefits of urban trees for people and wildlife.In this talk, Danni from treeconomics will be sharing the magnificent benefits of trees and how this impacts upon the communities, wildlife and local environment. The talk will explore not just what these benefits are, but how tools such i-Tree and Tree Equity can be used to help us understand these in detail. The talk will also explore some of the challenges urban trees face such as climate change and pests and diseases.This is part of the Saving Devon's Treescapes tree celebration week.SDT is funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, One Tree Planted and other funders. People can read more about it athttps://lnkd.in/di9Cq_zdTo book onto the online talk visit the Eventbrite booking page athttps://lnkd.in/eYMZrJhMFor any additional questions prior to, or after the event, please contact Sarahsaugbaya@devonwildlifetrust.org

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🌊🌏 A groundbreaking $1 billion commitment has been unveiled at the UN Ocean Conference, aimed at protecting 30% of the world's oceans by 2030. This generous pledge mirrors a decade of philanthropic support for marine conservation. 🌊🐠🌟 Simon Cripps, Wildlife Conservation Society Executive Director of Marine Conservation, lauds the Protecting Our Planet Challenge's initiative as a crucial step towards the ambitious 30x30 goal. This sizable investment holds the key to sustainably managing our seas for the benefit of nature, communities, and climate resilience. 🌊🦈🌿 Let's hope this significant support energizes governmental action worldwide, paving the way for a transformative impact in safeguarding our oceans. Establishment of protected marine areas with the involvement of local communities is vital for long-term benefits to our environment 🌊🐬🌎 Today's commitment demonstrates a collaborative effort among funders to elevate global environmental agendas. With the collective engagement of countries and organizations, we can work towards securing a sustainable future for our precious marine ecosystems. 🌊💙 https://lnkd.in/gWyjkfft#marineconservation

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