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What is the world doing for biodiversity?

On the 13th of December, Born Free’s education team held a free zoom webinar for secondary school students, asking the question: What is the world doing for biodiversity?

Born free goes Beyond Trophy Hunting

Born Free hosted a public discussion to explore innovative and humane alternatives to trophy hunting, at London’s iconic Royal Geographical Society.  

Final push for wildlife at COP15

As COP15 reaches its climax, Born Free urges the world’s Ministers attending this critical meeting to adopt a robust, transformative, measurable, and humane global framework for protecting nature and wildlife.

Lions & people surviving together

Aided by supporters, Born Free continues to work hard to safeguard the lions of Kenya and promote coexistence with local communities. David Manoa reports from Amboseli.

UN biodiversity summit COP15: Midway point

Born Free reports on the countdown to the adoption of the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework under the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity.

Big Cat Public Safety Act: US Senate unanimously passes Bill

Born Free welcomes the passing of the Big Cat Public Safety Act, which received unanimous consent in the US Senate, to restrict the private ownership of big cats like lions and tigers.

Let’s strive to positively coexist!

It’s World Wildlife Conservation Day and Born Free’s Head of Conservation Dr Nikki Tagg encourages each of us to play our part in coexisting with nature.

Born Free welcomes the recommendations of the SAWC

In its widely anticipated report, the Scottish Animal Welfare Commission (SAWC) has recommended: The development of a positive list of species deemed suitable to be kept as pets & a ban on the importation of wild-caught animals for the pet trade.

Back from the brink – Born Free calls for transformative change

Ahead of COP15 of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity, Born Free, is urging the world’s governments to ensure targets are ambitious, actionable and have the wellbeing of all wildlife at their core.

Our new pangolin poll raises funds & awareness

What would you call our new baby pangolin? Born Free launches new poll to support our Sangha Pangolin Project colleagues and help save the pangolin.