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Born Free advocates for migratory species at Brazil CMS COP

We’ll be attending the global platform for the conservation of migratory animals and their habitats – but what is it all about?
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Businesses must take action to protect nature

In an urgent wake up call, a major report approved by governments worldwide calls on companies to take responsibility for biodiversity loss.
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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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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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Wildlife trade under the spotlight in Uzbekistan

Today marks the start of the 20th Conference of the Parties of CITES – but what does it mean for wild animals?
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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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Born Free pressures international governments to step up for wild animals

Attending a technical meeting of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity in Panama, Born Free championed wild animal welfare as essential to restoring ecosystems and driving climate solutions.
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Born Free welcomes the outcomes of the IUCN World Congress

Dr Mark Jones explains why we're calling for urgent and robust implementation of the outcomes, following the meeting in Abu Dhabi.
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Born Free to attend IUCN World Conservation Congress

Our Policy team will be supporting motions to improve wildlife conservation and welfare standards at the global Congress.
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Meru’s rhinos help restore populations in Loisaba Conservancy: A conservation success story

Rhinos from Meru National Park have played a vital role in an initiative to aid white rhino recovery in other parts of Kenya.