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Collaboration in Conservation Enhanced at Tusk Conservation Symposium 2019
Last week, representatives from 45 Tusk-supported projects across 16 African countries assembled at the Mt Kenya Safari Club in Kenya for the Tusk Conservation Symposium. Generously sponsored by ISPS Handa, the 4-day gathering provided a rare opportunity for them to share their impressive expertise and collaborate.
Tusk Conservation Awards 2018
The annual Tusk Conservation Awards are a celebration of successful conservation that is being undertaken across the African continent by individuals who are dedicated to their work and cause. Developed by Tusk Trust in partnership with Investec Asset Management the Awards are an accolade in the truest sense. They recognise the unsung heroes of conservation, who are nominated by their peers without their prior knowledge, in recognition of their outstanding and inspirational efforts to conserve Africa's natural heritage. If you would like to nominate your conservation hero visit www.tuskawards.com
Save the Waterberg Rhino
The Waterberg area of Limpopo province holds over 2,000 rhinos - the third largest population in South Africa.
Okapi Conservation Project
The endangered okapi is the only other living member of the giraffe family, and survives only in the forests of war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
Demand For Ivory In China Has Halved
An annual survey of consumers has shown that demand for ivory in China has dropped to less than half the level it was before the country introduced a domestic ban on trade. Tusk has welcomed the news while cautioning that there is "no room for complacency".
The Tusk Rhinos go to auction
The 21 unique works of art will now go under the hammer at the world-renowned Christie's auction house in London on Tuesday 9 October. Registration for online bidding is available now via artsy.net/tusk-auction
Prince William Speaks About International Efforts To Protect Iconic Wildlife At Tusk Ball
At the Tusk Ball yesterday evening, Tusk's Royal Patron, HRH The Duke of Cambridge, delivered the following speech...
Stronger International Commitments Made to Tackle Illegal Wildlife Trade
Delegates at this week's London Conference on the Illegal Wildlife Trade have led a call to arms that the mass trafficking of wildlife must be treated with the same severity as drug and people trafficking.
Introducing Tusk Award 2021 Finalist Dr Caleb Ofori-Boateng
Dr Caleb Ofori-Boateng is the Founder and Director of Herp Conservation Ghana and works for the protection of amphibians in Ghana.
Introducing Tusk Award 2021 Winner Julie Razafimanahaka
Julie Razafimanahaka is the Executive Director of Madagasikara Voakajy, overseeing its mission to prevent the extinction of Madagascar's endemic species.