Every year, 3 conservationist are selected out of hundreds of applications to receive the Future For Nature Award, which comes with €50.000 euro and a helping hand towards protecting nature all over the world. All of these winners together form our FFN Family in which they can support and learn from eachother. In this podcast you’ll hear our Family members discuss topics within their field of work. Lets hear who we have with us today! You can also watch all the episodes on YouTube.
The Rights of Nature: Can Laws Protect Nature? (with Callie Veelenturf and Trang Nguyen
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 standing to ecosystems could transform the way we protect our planet.
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29 Nov 2025
The Impact of Roads on Wildlife ⚠️: Conservation on the Highway (With Fernanda Abra, Els van Lavieren and José González-Maya)
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 innovative wildlife crossings to community-driven solutions, we explore what it takes to make roads safer for animals and humans alike.
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25 Oct 2025
Frontline Conservation: Protecting Endangered Wildlife 🌍 (with Tjalle Boorsma, Pieter van Wyk and Ofir Drori)
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 animals.
They share both the challenges and the triumphs of keeping species alive against the odds.
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27 Sept 2025
How to Fight the Illegal Bird Trade 🦜 (with Samia Saif, Els van Lavieren and Adam Miller)
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 parrots and songbirds to rare species on the brink of extinction, we explore what’s being done to stop the illegal trade and how each of us can help keep birds where they belong: in the forest.
23 Aug 2025
What It Takes to Save a Species 🐾 (with FFN Award Winners of 2025: Anthony Waddle, Ruthmery Pillco and Kumar Paudel)
Every year, three young conservationists are chosen for the Future For Nature Award (https://futurefornature.org) and their stories are as inspiring as the species they protect.
In this episode, we meet our 2025 FFN Award winners: Anthony (https://futurefornature.org/ffn_winner/anthony-waddle/) (Australia), Ruthmery (https://futurefornature.org/ffn_winner/ruthmery-pillco/) (Peru) and Kumar (https://futurefornature.org/ffn_winner/kumar-paudel/) (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 Sydney to Himalayan foothills, they share the threats these species face and the creative, determined efforts it takes to save them.
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26 Jul 2025
Saving Sharks & Turtles: Fighting Bycatch to Protect Our Oceans (with Anna Oposa, Divya Karnad, and Mohsen Rezaie-Atagholipour)
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 fisheries in the Philippines, they share personal stories, real-world challenges, and innovative solutions from the frontlines of ocean conservation.
28 Jun 2025
What Are Conservation Dogs and Why Are They So Important? (With Rebecca Cliffe and Caesar Rahman)
Rebecca Cliffe and Caesar Rahman explain how conservation dogs employ their powerful sense of smell to locate endangered species and wildlife scat in Costa Rica and Bangladesh, aiding conservation efforts in challenging terrains; this is an interview.
5 May 2025
The Vital Role of Wetlands: Why These Habitats Matter (With Gabriel Massocato, Tiasa Adhya and Olivier Nsengimana)
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: protecting wetlands and the species that call them home.
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Learn more about FFN and our winners on our website: https://futurefornature.org/winners/ (https://futurefornature.org/winners/)
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