Paul Watson wins The Perfect World Foundation Award

The Perfect World Foundation, a wildlife and nature organization based in Gothenburg, Sweden, has named Captain Paul Watson, renowned marine conservationist and founder of several organizations, including The Captain Paul Watson Foundation, as the recipient of The Perfect World Foundation award 2025 for ‘Conservationist of the Year’. Captain Watson joins a distinguished group of previous awardees, including Sir David Attenborough, Dr Jane Goodall, Prince Albert II of Monaco, and Dr Sylvia Earle. The award honours...

China, Japan teamwork reviving crested ibis population

The crested ibis (scientific name Nipponia nippon), also known as the Asian or Japanese crested ibis, or toki, is a species cherished by the peoples of northeast Asia, who consider it the “bird of good fortune”. That belief did not, however, help the large bird with the distinctive red head and white plumes on the nape of the neck, and by the late 1970s, the crested ibis was practically extinct in its former range of...

Iberian lynx makes a comeback from brink of extinction

The Iberian lynx, once the world’s most endangered cat, has made a remarkable recovery from the brink of extinction, thanks to extensive and coordinated conservation efforts in Spain and Portugal, The Associated Press reported. In the early 2000s, the population of the lynx, scientific name Lynx pardinus, had dwindled to 62 mature individuals in the wild. Habitat loss, a precipitous decline in the population of European rabbits, their primary prey, from disease, and expanding human...

Just about a decade to save orangutans, warns conservationist Leif Cocks

Orangutans, often referred to as ‘the noble ape’, embody a wisdom and grace that captivates the human imagination. But what exactly does this moniker entail, and what lessons can we glean from our wise cousins? Leif Cocks, founder of The Orangutan Project and conservationist with over three decades of experience working with the great apes, is set to embark on a transformative tour across the USA. During the tour, he will delve into the depths...

Age of Union Alliance releases first Impact Report on Earth Day

Age of Union Alliance, a non-profit environmental organization led by Emmy Award-winning executive producer, global environmentalist, and Lightspeed Commerce Inc. Chief Executive Officer Dax Dasilva, has published the first Age of Union Impact Report on Earth Day, showcasing the transformative impact of their efforts since Age of Union was founded in 2021. The report focuses on results achieved in 2023. Age of Union has invested in 10 projects globally, all focusing on boots-on-the-ground conservation and...