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21/08/2026

“What started with a handful of fishers is now building into a collective effort driven by inspiration, trust and a shared commitment to sustaining our marine resources.” - Issah Seidu

Issah will utilise his Whitley Award to build on his successful programme to raise awareness and engage communities, which has reduced the number of fishers harvesting guitarfish by more than 200.

The team will expand AquaLife Conservancy's work in Ahanta West District by adding four hotspot communities to the five communities already part of the programme. All of which are major hubs of guitarfish fisheries in Ghana.

Take a closer look at how the project will support local communities and protect guitarfish species to create lasting benefits for both people and nature. ⬇️

20/08/2026

🌊Guitarfish are an ancient animal, surviving over 100 million years. Now they’re in danger.

Once plentiful, guitarfish are now struggling with multiple species now being listed as Critically Endangered and numbers continuing to drop.

In Western Ghana, Dr Issah Seidu is working with communities to research and protect the species.

The project builds on Issah’s work, aiming to provide a critical baseline for establishing the first locally managed marine area in West Africa, teaming up with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Shark Specialist Group for the African region that he co-chairs.

Explore the slides to discover more on the little known species.

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19/08/2026

“Ghana’s coastline, where I began my journey as a guitarfish conservationist 8 years ago, is more than a place; it is life, culture and survival for millions of people.” - Issah Seidu

This week we’re highlighting the dedicated work of Issah Seidu and his team at Aqualife Conservancy.

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17/08/2026

Start your week right and add some good news to your day ☀️

Find out how former Whitley Award winners are bringing about positive change from reducing highway road kills to zero, to becoming the ‘Land of the Hornbills’.

Fernanda Abra at Projecto Conecta has created canopy bridges that save animals from the dangers of highways in Brazil.

Pedro Vaz Pinto at Fundação Kissama is giving the Critically Endangered giant sable of Angola a chance for survival.

Shivani Bhalla’s NGO Ewaso Lions is highlighting their work through National Geographic Society’s new documentary, Pride of Samburu.

Aparajita Datta at Nature Conservation Foundation shared news of a multi-sector plan to make Arunachal Pradesh, India the ‘Land of the Hornbills' by 2047.

15/08/2026

Wishing our Patron, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, a very happy birthday!

The Princess Royal joined Whitley Fund for Nature as Patron in 1999 and has attended every Whitley Awards Ceremony since. Each year, she presents winners with their trophies - a real highlight of the event for the Award winners.

The Princess Royal has also visited numerous winners in their home countries, travelling across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Europe to see their work, and last year she attended WFN’s People for Planet Summit to hear directly from our conservation partners.

14/08/2026

“We have learnt that coexistence is possible, but it takes all of us and it must be led by the communities who live this reality.” - Moreangels Mbizah

Meet the people making coexistence with lions a reality. 🌿

The Wildlife Conservation Action team stretches far and wide, from Community Guardians to local community members united by a shared vision: a future where both people and lions can thrive.

Through their dedication and hard work, they are protecting their livelihoods, preserving wildlife, and helping ensure lions can roam these landscapes for generations to come.

Follow Wildlife Conservation Action to see how communities are leading the way in conserving one of Africa’s most iconic species. 🦁

11/08/2026

Where conservation and community are symbiotic 🍃

Dr. Moreangels Mbizah is working towards protecting lions through safeguarding communities and their livelihoods.

Since starting their NGO, Wildlife Conservation Action have protected over 18,000 livestock, reduced conflict incidents by up to 98% in their project’s initial areas and provided the means for 8,853 households to successfully adopt non-lethal mitigation strategies.

Now with the Whitley Award Moreangels will be focussing on scaling up their efforts to prevent and deter conflicts, creating a world where lions and humans can coexist. 🦁

Follow Wildlife Conservation Action to keep up to date on their work!

10/08/2026

Celebrate World Lion Day by discovering 2026 Whitley Award winner Moreangels Mbizah’s project in Zimbabwe to protect not only lions but the communities that share the landscape with them.

This week, we’re highlighting the incredible work of Moreangels and her team at Wildlife Conservation Action.

06/08/2026

Do you want to apply for a Whitley Award but not sure where to begin?

Check out these top tips to create a winning application ⬇️

31/07/2026

🚨 Calling all grassroots conservationists working alongside communities to restore and protect our natural world ⬇️

Applications for the 2027 Whitley Awards are now open!

Are you focussing on protecting wildlife and wild spaces with your community? We are searching for passionate mid- career conservation leaders who are looking to scale up their impact.

Winners receive £50,000 in project funding, join a global network of conservation leaders, access training and an international spotlight on their vital work.

📅 Apply by 30 October 2026 23:59 GMT

Tap the link to apply today: https://bit.ly/apply-for-whitley-award

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Tuesday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	9:30am - 5:30pm

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http://www.whitleyaward.org/

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