WINGS WorldQuest

23/04/2026

This Saturday, April 25th, at 10am, In Her Nature will be showing as part of the REEL WILD™ New York Film Festival.

After the screening there will be a Q&A session with Director of Photography and Co-Producer Jocelyn Stokes, and Director and Co-Producer Katie Schuler.

https://www.reelwild.org/film/in-her-nature-sloth-detectives

This groundbreaking docuseries was produced, directed, and edited by an award-winning, female-led team and supported by WINGS Women of Discovery to showcase real women, real stories, and real efforts of wildlife conservation around the world.

04/03/2026

This Women's History Month, we are honored to celebrate the remarkable women who have shaped science, exploration, and conservation—and few legacies shine brighter than that of Dr. Jane Goodall.

A world-renowned primatologist and conservationist, Jane's groundbreaking research on chimpanzees transformed our understanding of the natural world and redefined humanity's relationship with the animal kingdom. As founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, she channeled her discoveries into lasting action—championing wildlife conservation and community-based efforts to protect chimpanzees and their habitats across the globe. Her commitment to peace and sustainability also led to her appointment as a United Nations Messenger of Peace, a role she has carried with characteristic grace and conviction.

In 2007, WINGS was proud to include Jane among our Women of Discovery Award winners, honoring her with a Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her indelible contribution to conservation efforts worldwide. Jane was a treasured member of the WINGS community.

In 2025, Jane received the Presidential Medal of Freedom—the highest civilian honor in the United States—presented to individuals whose contributions have advanced the prosperity, values, or security of our nation and the world. It is a distinction that speaks to a lifetime of purpose-driven work.

Dr. Jane Goodall's legacy continues to inspire countless scientists, explorers, and conservationists for generations to come. We are endlessly proud to call her a WINGS Fellow.

Throughout Women's History Month, we'll be sharing stories and breakthroughs from trailblazing WINGS Women of Discovery and celebrating the legacy they leave for the next generation of explorers.

Join us in supporting the next generation of scientists, explorers and conservationists here: https://wingsworldquest.kindful.com/

31/01/2026

🐘 The Bornean elephant is the world's smallest, roundest, and, according to 2025 WINGS Fellow Dr. Nurzhafarina Othman, cutest.

With only 250 remaining in Malaysia's Lower Kinabatangan and 90% of their habitat converted to oil palm, Farina and her team at Seratu Aatai are building a protected corridor in partnership with plantations and helping local communities see themselves as part of the solution.

Learn more in an interview with Farina on the Whitley Fund’s How to Save It podcast.

🎧 Find the full episode here: https://whitleyaward.org/2025/12/17/season-2-of-how-to-save-it-wfn-podcast/

23/01/2026

At WINGS, we believe in a future where women's discoveries light the way toward a more sustainable, more resilient, more vibrant world. 🌍

30/05/2025

🌍✨ The 2025 WINGS Women of Discovery Fellows! ✨🌍

WINGS is proud to honor an extraordinary group of women leading bold, groundbreaking work in science, conservation, and exploration. From protecting jaguars in Brazil 🐆, to pioneering ocean tech at Alphabet’s Moonshot Factory 🌊, to championing sustainable seafood in India 🐟, safeguarding Bornean elephants 🐘, and shaping climate policy for a better future 🌱 — these five extraordinary trailblazers are transforming our world and lighting the way for the explorers of tomorrow. ✨🌍🚀

Join us in celebrating their achievements and amplifying their impact at our 2025 WoD Gala. Learn more about their incredible journeys in our newest blog.

https://wingswomenofdiscovery.org/celebrating-the-2025-wings-women-of-discovery-fellows/

Each year, WINGS honors women who are redefining the frontiers of science, conservation, and exploration. The 2025 Women of Discovery Fellows are a powerful cohort of leaders whose work spans […]

05/05/2025

✨Our final incredible 2025 Woman of Discovery awardee, Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, is a marine biologist, policy expert, and writer shaping a sustainable climate future. 🌎🌊 As co-founder of Urban Ocean Lab and author of “What If We Get it Right?“, Ayana is pioneering solutions for coastal cities and inspiring action worldwide. Her remarkable achievements include co-editing the climate anthology, “All We Can Save”, co-hosting the podcast, “How to Save a Planet”, and crafting the policy document, The Global Blue New Deal. With degrees from Harvard and Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Ayana is a board member of Patagonia, GreenWave, and the Environmental Voter Project. Driven by her love for climate solutions, she’s creating lasting change.

Join us at the Women of Discovery Awards Gala on October 9th in NYC to celebrate Ayana and the other incredible awardees. Together, let’s honor their exceptional contributions! ✨

Photo credit: Jeremy McKane

02/05/2025

✨ Introducing the 2025 Women of Discovery! ✨

We’re excited to honor our next remarkable awardee: Dr. Grace C. Young! As Lead Scientist at X, Alphabet’s Moonshot Factory, Grace is creating cutting-edge technologies to protect the ocean and support sustainable food systems. 🌊🤖 A passionate sailor, diver, and National Geographic Explorer, Grace develops innovative tools to better understand and conserve marine ecosystems. Her career spans collaborations with NASA, MIT, and NOAA, and she’s inspired the next generation through documentaries, outreach, and education.

Join us at the Women of Discovery Awards Gala on October 9th in NYC, as we celebrate Grace and four other phenomenal women in science and exploration. Stay tuned for more awardee announcements! ✨

01/05/2025

✨ Introducing the 2025 Women of Discovery! ✨

Meet our next incredible awardee: Dr. Nurzhafarina(Farina) Othman! A conservation scientist and community advocate, Farina is dedicated to protecting the endangered Bornean elephant in Sabah, Malaysia. 🐘🌿 With a PhD in Bioscience, she combines science, local knowledge, and policy to foster human-elephant coexistence. Her impactful work has preserved habitats, guided wildlife-sensitive development, and empowered communities to live alongside these majestic animals. Through her leadership with Seratu Aatai, Farina inspires inclusive solutions to safeguard elephants and ecosystems. Her work shows that conservation is a shared responsibility we can all take part in.

Join us at the Women of Discovery Awards Gala on October 9th in NYC to celebrate Farina and four other remarkable women in science. More awardee reveals coming soon! ✨

30/04/2025

✨ Introducing the 2025 Women of Discovery! ✨

Today, we’re excited to introduce our next inspiring awardee: Dr. Divya Karnad! An exceptional Indian marine conservationist and associate professor at Ashoka University, Divya is redefining marine sustainability. 🌊🦈 As the co-founder of Inseason fish, India’s first sustainable seafood initiative, she bridges science, policy, and community collaboration to protect biodiversity and empower local fishing communities. Her pioneering efforts in shark and ray conservation have earned her global acclaim, including the prestigious Future for Nature Award (2019).

Join us at the Women of Discovery Awards Gala on October 9th in NYC, where we’ll honor Divya and four other extraordinary women in science and exploration. Stay tuned as we reveal more awardees throughout the week! ✨

29/04/2025

✨ Introducing the 2025 Women of Discovery! ✨

We’re thrilled to kick off this week of celebration by unveiling our first incredible awardee: Dr. Yara Barros! A passionate Brazilian conservation biologist, Yara leads the groundbreaking Project Jaguars of Iguaçu, uniting science, community, and partnerships to protect jaguars and ecosystems in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest. 🌿🐆 With a Ph.D. in Zoology and decades of dedication, she’s worked with iconic species like the Spix’s macaw, shaped national conservation efforts, and is a 2025 Whitley Award finalist. Her work inspires us all to dream big and act boldly for a sustainable future.

Please join us at the Women of Discovery Awards Gala on October 9th in NYC, as we honor Yara and four other trailblazing women in science and exploration. Stay tuned for the next awardee announcements! ✨