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09/10/2026

Built for life on the water, the Indian Skimmer relies on healthy rivers and sandbanks to feed, breed and raise its young.

This striking bird is perfectly adapted to life on the river. From nesting on sandy riverbanks to hunting along the water's surface, every aspect of its life is tied to healthy river ecosystems.

But as rivers face increasing pressure from habitat loss, disturbance and changing water flows, this remarkable bird is becoming increasingly rare.

But hope is not lost. Parveen Shaikh, Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) OFFICIAL PAGE. and a growing community of nest guardians are working to pull the Indian Skimmer back from the brink. With around 90% of the species' global breeding population found in India, their efforts represent one of the last opportunities to secure a future for this remarkable bird.

Learn more about the adaptations that make the Indian Skimmer a true river specialist. ⬇️

07/10/2026

Have you ever explored India’s rivers and spotted a flash of yellow and red skimming across the water?

That would be an Indian Skimmer, a striking river bird known for its vibrant orange-red bill and unique feeding technique. The species is now found mainly across India and Bangladesh and is listed as Endangered by the IUCN red list.

This week we’re highlighting 2026 Whitley Award winner Parveen Shaikh and her team at Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) OFFICIAL PAGE. who are working to save the Indian Skimmer and their vital breeding grounds in Chambal, India.

Tomorrow we’re exploring the unique relationship between the Indian Skimmer and river ecosystems it depends on, from raising their young to specialised foraging techniques.

06/10/2026

🚨 Less than a month left to apply for the 2027 Whitley Awards!

From scaling conservation impact to growing networks and unlocking new opportunities, our winners consistently tell us that the Whitley Award was a turning point in their journey.

But don’t just take our word for it. Hear directly from past winners about how the Whitley Award transformed their work.

👉 Apply now https://bit.ly/apply-for-whitley-award

30/09/2026

End your month on a high with good news from the field 🥾🍃

From saving lemurs in Madagascar to making history as the first co-managed protected area in the Dominican Republic of Congo, we’re sharing our conservation partners' recent wins.

2022 Whitley Award winner and Founder of Strong Roots Roots Dominique Bikaba has been entrusted to co-manage a state-run protected area for the next 10 years.

Josia Razafindramanana’s NGO, IMPACT Madagascar, shared encouraging news that the Critically Endangered Crowned Sifaka population is continuing to grow, while illegal logging in Ambohijananhary has fallen by an impressive 73% following community awareness sessions.

We held our fifth annual Regional Winner Workshop, this year in Colombia, bringing together conservation leaders from across Latin America. It was a hugely successful event with our partners leaving the week feeling uplifted and inspired.

Finally, The Lowland Tapir Conservation Initiative premiered their film about conservationist Patricia Medici and the lowland tapir, known as the "gardener of the forest," celebrating 30 incredible years of conservation. You can find the film on Ecoflix!

24/09/2026

2026 Whitley Award winner Marina Kameni is working to safeguard 70% of amphibians endemic to Mount Manengouba, Cameroon by promoting environmental stewardship that benefits both nature and the communities who live on Manengouba’s slopes.

Marina and H**p-Cameroon have already engaged more than 5,000 residents in remote areas, including farmers, elders and youth, helping to build local pride for their natural heritage and its unique amphibians. With 95% of H**p Cameroon’s activities driven by the communities themselves, conservation efforts are rooted in local knowledge and leadership.

Now, Marina and her team are scaling up their impact by restoring critical mountain habitat, training 500 farmers in biopesticide-based agroecology and reducing slash-and-burn practices by 40%, leading to healthier soils and higher crop yields for local families.

Alongside this, the team are also conducting habitat and population surveys from ten new community monitoring stations to protect these amphibians for generations to come!

23/09/2026

🐸 Discover the elusive species Whitley Award winner Marina and her team are helping to secure a future for.

Frogs are vital indicators of ecosystem health and help keep pests in check. But in Mount Manengouba, growing threats, predominately from human activity, are putting these sensitive amphibians at risk.

This affects not only the frogs but also the understory microhabitats around streams and springs that they depend on.

Adding to the mounting threats, the deadly fungus disease chytridiomycosis is driving amphibian declines worldwide and has contributed to severe declines in frogs across Mount Manengouba.

Marina Kameni and H**p-Cameroon are working towards reviving these declining populations, focusing on eight key species in Mount Manengouba, Cameroon.

Meet the remarkable frogs at the heart of Marina's conservation work. ⬇️

22/09/2026

🐸 How many frogs can one mountain support?

In Mount Manengouba, Cameroon, the answer is more than 100 species.

This ancient volcano is filled with fertile montane rainforests, crater lakes, and highland grasslands and is home to almost half of the country’s known amphibians.

This week we’re highlighting 2026 Whitley Award winner Marina Kameni and her NGO H**p-Cameroon who are reviving endemic amphibian populations and boosting sustainable livelihoods in Southwest Cameroon’s Mount Manengouba.

Follow along this week as we explore the remarkable frogs at the heart of Marina's work.

18/09/2026

⏰ 6 weeks left to apply for the 2027 Whitley Awards

Are you a grassroots conservationist 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

Apply today: https://bit.ly/apply-for-whitley-award

16/09/2026

That’s a wrap on our fifth annual Winner Workshop! And what an inspiring week it has been…

A huge thank you to Fernando and the incredible team at the Omacha Foundation, Ignacio from the Effective Conservation Training Initiative, Tommy and Nina from Wild Conservation Network and all the inspiring conservation leaders who joined us.

We’d also like to thank our supporters and donors. Without your continued support, workshops like this would not be possible.

The collective energy, knowledge and commitment shared throughout the week has left us feeling hopeful and motivated for the future.

Our Head of Grants, Lisa Wheeler summed up the week beautifully:

"This week has highlighted the immense need for open, honest spaces for conservation leaders to come together. For our participants, it provides a valuable opportunity to step away from the office and the day-to-day, connect with peers, and share experiences."

Swipe through to hear what our winners had to say about the experience and see some of the highlights from the week.

12/09/2026

A highlight of this week’s Regional Winner Workshop? Spotting Pink Amazon River Dolphins. 🐬

On World Dolphin Day we’re celebrating these extraordinary freshwater dolphins and the rich biodiversity of the Amazon that our conservation partners work tirelessly to protect.

Fernando Trujillo and Fundación Omacha have been protecting this vulnerable species for over 30 years.

In 2025 Fernando received Continuation Funding to build on decades of conservation action to ensure the pink river dolphin continues to thrive in Amazonian waters.

With this support, Fernando and his team will help communities respond to the growing impacts of drought, building a more resilient future for river dolphins, manatees and the Amazon they call home.

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