1st July 2024
2024 Diane Skinner Award for the Unsung Hero in Conservation
Nominations for the Award are now open!
We are delighted to announce that the nominations for the 2024 Diane Skinner Award for the Unsung Hero in Conservation are now open.
This annual Award seeks to recognise individuals who remain under the radar with their work, dedicating all their time to their cause. Diane’s life was cut short too early, but this award hopes to identify those like Diane, who dedicate their lives to achieving conservation results, but always hide their bright lights under a bushel.
Last year we celebrated Norah Njiraini from the Amboseli Trust for Elephants in Kenya, who has been supporting elephant research, and handling human-elephant conflict for the past 40 years. Her absolutely unwavering dedication and significant contribution had never been recognised before this.
Who will be the winner of 2024?
A candidate can be nominated by a colleague online, and we will create a shortlist to find our winning candidate. The winning candidate will be invited to attend the Business of Conservation Conference to be held in Kigali, Rwanda, in October this year.
If you know someone who reflects the values and qualities of Diane, and deserves to be celebrated for their contributions to conservation, please nominate them by clicking the link below.
Register for BCC 2024
14-16th October 2024
The Business of Conservation Conference (BCC) is back this year, focusing on reshaping Africa’s conservation narrative. BCC aims to catalyse economic development through sustainable utilisation of wildlife resources by bringing together influential leaders to collaborate on unlocking the potential of Africa’s wildlife economy. The theme for 2024, “Changing the Conservation Narrative: Everyone’s Business”, emphasises the idea that conservation and development can work hand in hand, benefiting both nature and people.
This year’s conference will focus on innovative approaches to conservation, sustainable financing, community empowerment, the blue economy, and leveraging data and technology. It’s a pivotal moment to discuss and develop new ideas that ensure conservation is an inclusive and economically viable pursuit for all Africans. BCC is part of a series of events leading up to the 20th Kwita Izina, highlighting a legacy of community-centred conservation.
