Future For Nature Podcast

In this episode of the Future For Nature Podcast we explore the critical role of legal systems in conservation. Callie Veelenturf (Panama) and Trang Nguyen (Vietnam) highlights the gap between laws on paper and reality on the ground, sharing stories of both legal victories and frustrating failures. We also discuss the rise of “ rights of nature ” movements around the world, and how giving legal st...

Roads connect people but they divide wildlife. In this episode, we take a closer look at the hidden cost of roads: the millions of animals killed every year in collisions with cars.  Fernanda Abra (Brazil), Els van Lavieren (Suriname) and José González-Maya (Colombia/ Costa Rica) share stories from the field, reveal which species are most at risk and possible solutions for these problems.  From in...

With so many species disappearing, people often talk about the sixth mass extinction : a crisis driven by human activity. But what does it mean to live in this age of extinction, and what can we do about it? In this episode of the Future For Nature podcast, we meet FFN Family members Tjalle, Pieter and Ofir, working on the frontlines to protect some of the world’s most endangered plants and animal...

Exotic bird markets might seem colorful and full of life but behind every cage is a story of loss. In this episode of the Future For Nature Podcast, we uncover the scale, cruelty, and consequences of the global illegal bird trade. As we follow the journey from forest to market, the cultural drivers that fuel demand, and the ripple effects on ecosystems, animal welfare, and public health. From parr...

Every year, three young conservationists are chosen for the Future For Nature Award and their stories are as inspiring as the species they protect. In this episode, we meet our 2025 FFN Award winners: Anthony (Australia), Ruthmery (Peru) and Kumar (Nepal), who are working on the frontlines of conservation to protect frogs, tiny deers, and pangolins. From the cloud forests of the Andes to urban Syd...

What happens when conservationists from India, the Philippines, and Iran come together to tackle ocean threats? In this episode of the Future For Nature podcast conservationists Anna, Divya, and Mohsen dive deep into the devastating impact of marine bycatch — the accidental capture of non-target species like turtles, sharks, and dolphins. From shrimp trawling in the Persian Gulf to multi-species f...

What exactly are conservation dogs — and why are they becoming such valuable partners in the fight to protect wildlife? In this episode, we learn from Rebecca Cliffe (FFN Award winner 2022) and Caesar Rahman (FFN Award winner 2017) as we explore the world of specially trained canines that use their incredible sense of smell to help conservationists detect endangered species and wildlife scat (poop...

Wetlands are often overlooked , but they play a crucial role in the health of our planet. In this episode, we explore why these unique ecosystems matter — from supporting biodiversity and filtering water to protecting communities from floods and climate change. Although they work in different parts of the world, Tiasa (India), Gabriel (Brazil), and Olivier (Rwanda) all share a common mission: prot...