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Agroforestry school supports conservation in Cameroon

Born Free is supporting pupils in an ‘agroforestry’ school, equipping them with the knowledge and tools they need to start generating sustainable livelihoods.
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Holding on to hope, in a world of bad news

In a world seemingly full of bad news, a realistic hope for nature and wildlife can persist. Dr Mark Jones encourages us all to never stop standing up for a better future.
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GCSE Natural History confirmed to move ahead

Four years ago, we told you about a landmark new qualification in natural history, for pupils aged 14-16 years. But what happened next, why is it taking so long, and why was the GCSE so important in the first place?
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Born Free attends National Emergency Briefing on climate and biodiversity

The event at Westminster was attended by hundreds of MPs and Peers, as well as experts and charities.
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A win for climate education, but is it enough for wildlife?

Born Free cautiously welcomes the recommendations of England’s Curriculum and Assessment Review, but feels some major opportunities have been missed.
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Alternatives to slash-and-burn in Cameroon

From fruit trees to compost, Born Free is working with local communities to protect and restore forests, create vital new sources of income, and transform gorilla conservation.
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Conservation in the face of ‘global weirding’

Climate chaos is being unleashed worldwide due to global warming. With your support, we help local people protect wildlife in several affected countries but, is there trouble ahead?
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UN nature talks yield modest progress, wildlife continues to bear the burden

Outcomes agreed at a resumed biodiversity conference in Rome, including a resolution on finance, provided a gleam of hope – but didn’t do enough to invest in nature.
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Teaching young people about climate change

With our free teaching resources and workshops, Born Free is here to help young people understand climate change and empower them to take action, explains our Head of Education Laura Eastwood.
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2024 UN biodiversity conference falls short of adequately addressing nature and climate emergencies

Despite some notable wins for wildlife, progress by global leaders at COP16 fails to deliver the outcomes and pace of change needed to halt and reverse the loss of nature, reports our International Policy Manager, Adeline Lerambert.