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17 April 2020 Last Updated: May 21, 2025 This privacy policy (“Policy”) describes how Conservation Mag (Pty)LTD in South Africa (“Company,” “we,” and “our”) processes, collects, uses and shares personal data when using this website (the “Website”). Please read the...

Biodiversity: What Is It? AI Helps to Provide Some Solutionshttps://conservationmag.org/en/environment/biodiversity-what-is-it-ai-helps-provide-some-solutions

22 May 2023 Many movies have portrayed the advent of robots and AI as the beginning of the world's end. Many plots include AI deciding to end humanity because we are ruining the earth. If we as humans stay in charge, the earth is doomed. So, as an...

Speaking on Sustainabilityhttps://conservationmag.org/en/motivational-speaking

30 April 2019 Speakers on Sustainability, Climate Change, Wildlife and Biodiversity Motivational Speakers on Wildlife, Sustainability, Environmental Issues Are you planning a conference on sustainability or looking for keynote speakers to inspire your audience on...

Saving the Forest with Love: Conversation with Leif Cocks from the Orangutan Projecthttps://conservationmag.org/en/video/saving-the-forest-with-love-conversation-with-leif-cocks-from-the-orangutan-project

11 January 2024 Explore the transformative power of love in conservation with Leif Cocks, founder of The Orangutan Project. Join us in this enlightening interview as we delve into expanded initiatives for elephants and tigers, urgent projects in 2024, and the...

COVID-19 and its' Impact on Ocean Conservation Initiativeshttps://conservationmag.org/en/environment/covid-19-and-its-impact-on-ocean-conservation-initiatives

23 May 2020 Every aspect of life has seen some impact of the COVID-19 crisis. Marine conservation charities are currently struggling to stay visible in a world turned virus obsessed. Protecting our oceans requires public will, grassroots support, and careful data...

Explore Ecosystems with the Interactive Ecosystem Simulation Safarihttps://conservationmag.org/en/kids-activities/explore-ecosystems-with-the-interactive-ecosystem-simulation-safari

23 April 2025 Have you ever wondered how a real savanna ecosystem works? The delicate balance between predator and prey, the constant search for food and water, the impact of having just the right number of animals for the available resources? Welcome to the...

Huatulco Plastic Fishing Tournament Interview With Enrique & Luishttps://conservationmag.org/en/video/huatulco-plastic-fishing-tournament-interview-with-enrique-luis

21 November 2023 In this video, I interviewed Luis and Enrique, two of the organisers of the Huatulco Plastic Fishing Tournament, a unique event that combines environmental awareness and fun. They shared with me their motivation, challenges, and achievements of this...

Seal Snorkelling: Top Activity in Cape Town that Should be on your Bucket Listhttps://conservationmag.org/en/video/seal-snorkelling-top-activity-in-cape-town-that-should-be-on-your-bucket-list

The Devastating Effects of COVID-19 on African Wildlife Conservationhttps://conservationmag.org/en/wildlife/the-devastating-effects-of-covid-19-on-african-wildlife-conservation

08 May 2020 The question is, how do we salvage the threat to our biodiversity? In Africa, the wildlife conservation industry has dealt with many a challenge, from political, economic, social, impacts of urbanisation and even disease outbreaks. However, most of...

Coronavirus Threat to Africa's Biodiversity and Wildlife Tourismhttps://conservationmag.org/en/wildlife/coronavirus-threat-to-africa-s-biodiversity-and-wildlife-tourism

10 April 2020 While the coronavirus is creating havoc around the world, tourism bans around the world, the key to funding wildlife conservation and employment in Africa threaten the livelihoods of the poor. What will the effect be on biodiversity? While the...

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30 April 2019 Support Free, No-Paywall Environmental Journalism: Donate to Conservation Mag Thank you for your support At Conservation Mag, we are committed to advancing environmental and wildlife communication with no paywalls, ensuring free, open access to critical...

What are the differences between conservation and preservation?https://conservationmag.org/en/environment/what-are-the-differences-between-conservation-and-preservation

28 April 2020 Environmentalists, falling into two camps, namely preservationists and conservationists, have been at odds about the difference between conservation and preservation. Is there a difference, or are we creating artificial human-made fences?...

How to go on your own self-drive safari in South Africahttps://conservationmag.org/en/travel/all-you-need-to-know-about-how-to-embark-on-your-own-self-drive-safari-in-south-africa

18 March 2019 Did you know that you don’t need to go on an organised tour or game drive to go on safari in South Africa? The idea that you can drive around a reserve yourself spotting wildlife (including the big five!) is actually amazing. Everything you need to...

Guide to setting up a Conservation Club or Junior Rangers Program at your kids schoolhttps://conservationmag.org/en/kids-activities/guide-to-setting-up-a-conservation-club-or-junior-rangers-program-at-your-kids-school

10 March 2019 Do you have that burning desire to do something to make a difference or give back? So did I, it all started with a trip to a local conservation area in Limpopo province just a short drive from Johannesburg in South Africa. Step by step guide with all...

Debt and the Environment: The Hidden Costs of Western Lifestyleshttps://conservationmag.org/en/environment/debt-and-the-environment-the-hidden-costs-of-western-lifestyles

23 October 2024 One of My first memories was of a house we lived in with two cars, a study, a lounge, three bedrooms, a garage to park the vehicles and a manicured garden. Like most of us, I was born into a relationship with debt. One of My first memories was of a...

Ted talk by Prince William on climate change and the environmenthttps://conservationmag.org/en/video/ted-talk-by-prince-william-on-climate-change

13 October 2020 "humankind has invented air travel, vaccines and computers. We've explored every part of the globe, sequenced the human genome and even escaped Earth's atmosphere. Our speed of innovation has been incredible, but so, too, has the acceleration of our...

Nikon P950 Review for Wildlife and Bird Photographyhttps://conservationmag.org/en/photography/nikon-p950-review-for-wildlife-and-bird-photography

16 July 2020 I am a bridge camera enthusiast, especially when it comes to my outdoor adventures. I provide you with a form factor to easily take along on a birding hike and the ability to catch a moment without changes lenses. Nikon's Coolpix P950 compact bridge...

Earth's High Seas: A Frontier in Need of Governance https://conservationmag.org/en/environment/earth-s-high-seas-a-frontier-in-need-of-governance

06 May 2020 High seas or Areas beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) fall outside jurisdiction of any state and are a critical component of our oceans. Human activities in the high seas are difficult to govern and regulate. Africa needs to ensure better governance...

Large-scale Exploitation of Wild Animals: Unpacking the Unsustainable Wildlife Trade and its Effects on Species in the Wildhttps://conservationmag.org/en/wildlife/large-scale-exploitation-of-wild-animals-unpacking-the-unsustainable-wildlife-trade-and-its-effects-on-species-in-the-wild

23 April 2024 The exotic wildlife trade occurs for many reasons, including making consumer goods, foods, or the pet trade, but not without a price; namely increasing the rate at which species are driven towards extinction. Further, most of these uses are not...