Conservation Careers

For Alain Vidal, conservation has never been a career switch, it was always the path. From his early days studying bioclimatology (the science studying the relationships between living organisms and the climate) in France to advising global coalitions on biodiversity and regenerative agriculture, Alain’s journey is a testament to the power of science, strategy, an...

For Samara P. El-Haddad, conservation isn’t just a profession—it’s a force that has shaped her life from the very beginning. From a child whose the biggest connection to the world was through wildlife documentaries to a leading conservationist navigating crises and reshaping biodiversity efforts, her story is one of defiance, resilience, and unshakable determination.

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How to find your niche, break into the field, and build a career protecting our oceans

Working in marine conservation is one of the most meaningful careers on the planet — but many aspiring conservationists don’t know where to start, which role fits them, or how to b...

To most of us, power lines are just part of the background of modern life. But for a biologist like Inês Pereira, they represent one of the greatest hurdles for bird conservation in Portugal. From her desk at the NGO Quercus to the windswept fields where eagles soar, Inês is on a mission to redesign our relationship with the landscape. Through the LIFE Powerlines4Birds projec...

Tomorrow, Sir David Attenborough turns 100 years old.

As conservationists, it’s hard to imagine anyone who has done more to reveal the beauty, wonder, fragility, and importance of the natural world to humanity than Sir David.

For generations of us, his voice has become intertwined with our connection to nature itself. He didn’t just document wildlife — he helped...