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World Elephant Day: A Ranger’s Story on the Frontlines of Protecting Elephants at the Kasigau Corridor REDD+ Project
This World Elephant Day, we’re spotlighting the courage of Jema Funan, Senior Security Liaison at the Kasigau Corridor REDD+ Project. With 26 years on the frontlines of wildlife protection, Jema has sacrificed his personal safety to protect elephants.
Aug 11


Team OWL Breaking Barriers: Six Female Rangers Become Drone Pilots in the Kasigau Corridor REDD + Project
This World Ranger Day, we’re proud to spotlight six female rangers who are redefining conservation in Kenya’s Kasigau Corridor REDD+ Project.
Once curious observers of drone technology, they are now licensed drone pilots using this powerful tool to protect forests, monitor wildlife, and respond swiftly to emergencies.
Jul 31


Reasons for Wild Hope: May 2025
In our May newsletter, we explore how biophilia - curiosity and love for nature - is a vital force in the fight against biodiversity loss. Featuring stunning camera trap footage from Wildlife Works projects, a species spotlight on the elusive aardwolf, and a story from biodiversity monitor Felix Ferrer in the Colombian Amazon, this issue reminds us that protecting nature starts with personal connections.
May 28


Guardians of Biodiversity: Local Researchers in ASATRIZY
Learn more about community-based biodiversity monitoring, a fundamental tool for ecosystem conservation that creates opportunities for communities within REDD+ Projects. We spotlight Félix Ferrer, a biodiversity monitor at the Maloca Vaupés ASATRIZY REDD+ Project
May 21


An Orange Flash: Orangutan Sightings at the Gerbang Barito REDD+ Project in Indonesia
This blog recounts exciting sightings of endangered species at the Gerbang Barito REDD+ project in Indonesia.
Apr 9


Building Community Trust in Conservation: Elephants and Bonobos Return to Congo's Mai Ndombe Forest
Mathieu Bolaa has worked to build community trust, and the successful return of the elephants to the Mai Ndombe REDD+ Project
Oct 29, 2024


Constance Mwandaa: Female Ranger Promoted At Kasigau Corridor REDD+ Project, Leading in Conservation
Constance Mwandaa, a ranger at the Kasigau Corridor REDD+ Project, has been promoted to Assistant Warren and Head of Training.
Oct 10, 2024


Conservation By and For the People: Incorporating Local Knowledge into Biodiversity Monitoring
For Wildlife Works, it is essential that community members participate in biodiversity monitoring efforts.
Sep 16, 2024


Understanding Transects: A Key Tool in Ecosystem Monitoring at the Kasigau Corridor REDD+ Project
In this blog, learn about how conservation scientists at the project keep track of which wildlife is present through transect surveys.
Aug 14, 2024


Short Film: Healing Giants - Elephant Conservation at the Kasigau Corridor REDD+ Project, Kenya
Healing Giants, a short film by Wildlife Works, tells the story of elephant conservation efforts at the Kasigau Corridor REDD+ project.
Aug 12, 2024


Short Film: Eyes on the Forest -Tracking the Return of Endangered Species at the Mai Ndombe REDD+ Project
The Congo Basin is the second largest rainforest in the world, and serves as a last refuge for several endangered species. The density of...
Aug 9, 2024


"Portrait of a Ranger: Connie" Wins Special Jury Award at the Pridelands Wildlife Film Festival
Wildlife Works' short film Portrait of a Ranger: Connie, screened at the Pridelands Wildlife Film Festival in Nairobi, Kenya.
Jun 6, 2024


Telly Awards Recognize Wildlife Works Films with Four Wins
Wildlife Works is pleased to announce that not one, but four of our short films won Telly Awards this year.
May 23, 2024


New Study Published at the Kasigau Corridor REDD+ Project
Members of the Wildlife Works Biodiversity team recently published a decade-long study on how climate change is affecting bird diversity.
Jan 8, 2024


De la Forêt: Elephant Conservation in Africa with the Head of Biodiversity at Wildlife Works DRC
Mathieu Bolaa and team reviewing camera trap footage in the jungle of the Mai Ndombe REDD+ Project in the DRC By Jerry Nguwa, DRC...
Jun 20, 2023
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