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FUTURE FOR NATURE FOUNDATION (FFN) AWARDS

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Application Deadline: August 23, 2026

LOCATION: The Netherlands

The Future For Nature Foundation (FFN) supports young, talented, and ambitious nature conservationists committed to protecting wild species. Natural leaders who inspire and with their drive and ‘stubbornness,’ achieve impressive results. Annually, they put three of these promising young people in the spotlight.

ELIGIBILITY:

The Candidate:

Must be an individual, not an organisation, programme, or group of individuals.

Must be born on or after the 31st May 1992 (Maximum age of 35 years old at the 2027 FFN Awards event) and before the 31st of August 2008 (minimum age of 18 years old at the time of submitting your application).

Has achieved substantial and long-term benefits to the conservation status of one or more wild species.

Has demonstrated commitment, determination, and passion for conservation work.

Has demonstrated leadership, entrepreneurship, and a clear view of conservation work.

Has been creative and innovative in their work.

Has demonstrated to be honourable in the conservation work performed.

Must be determined to continue their conservation work, as the Award aims to stimulate the winner’s future work. It is not an “end of career” prize.

Is able to explain their conservation work in proficient English (written and spoken).

The Application:

Must be based on the ongoing conservation work of the candidate and not a project proposal. Future For Nature is a foundation that presents Awards to individual nature conservationists and is not a project funding organisation. Therefore, we do not evaluate project proposals.

Must be written by the applicant and reflect the work and conservation vision of the applicant in their own words. The use of AI tools is permitted for guidance only; when direct copying or pasting of AI-generated content is suspected, the application can be excluded from the selection process.

From all applications, 6 to 12 nominees will be shortlisted. These applicants will be required to provide additional information (which may include photos and/or video) that will be used for the selection of the three awardees.

BENEFIT:

Annually we recognize three young conservation leaders with a €50.000 Award.

Winners will present their work at the Future For Nature Awards event at Royal Burgers’ Zoo in Arnhem, the Netherlands. The event will take place in May 2027. Travel and accommodation expenses will be covered by the Future For Nature Foundation.

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IUCN WORLD CONSERVATION CONGRESS – CALL FOR CHANGEMAKERS

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Application Deadline: 27/04/2025

LOCATION: United Arab Emirates

The IUCN World Conservation Congress Changemakers brings together young innovators and visionary leaders who are developing and implementing cutting-edge solutions to biodiversity, climate, and sustainable development challenges in their communities. Selected changemakers will join global leaders, experts, and practitioners at the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 to showcase their transformative initiatives, exchange ideas, and drive impactful action for a nature-positive future. Participants will have the unique opportunity to present their entrepreneurial solutions to influential decision-makers from the private sector, government, and civil society.

ELIGIBILITY:

You should apply to be a Changemaker at the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 if you:

Are aged 18 – 35*

Have demonstrated leadership and experience in developing and implementing innovative solutions and cutting-edge environmental action projects in the fields of nature conservation, biodiversity, climate change, and / or sustainable development

Are currently working on an innovative solution or environmental action project that aligns with one or more of the IUCN Congress themes

They especially encourage candidates to apply if their initiatives foster equity, inclusivity, intergenerational collaboration, and/or adopt a rights-based approach in their design and implementation.

They are looking for a diverse pool of global changemakers to participate in the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025. Youth from the Global South are strongly encouraged to apply, as are youth from minority groups, indigenous peoples, local communities, and young female leaders and innovators from around the world. Applications may be submitted in English, French, or Spanish, the three official languages of IUCN.

Congress Themes:

The IUCN Congress 2025 will address five critical themes to drive bold, transformative change for a sustainable future:

Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action: Expanding conservation efforts through science, traditional knowledge, and community empowerment to ensure biodiversity thrives amid climate change.

Reducing Climate Overshoot Risks: Implementing aggressive emissions reductions, adaptation strategies, and nature-based solutions to prevent irreversible environmental damage.

Delivering on Equity: Ensuring conservation efforts are just, inclusive, and centered on indigenous peoples, women, youth, and local communities.

Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies: Shifting from extractive to regenerative economic models that restore ecosystems and sustain livelihoods.

Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation: Challenging the status quo through bold, inclusive leadership, new technologies, and innovative governance models to drive systemic change in conservation.

BENEFIT:

Delegate access to the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 in Abu Dhabi

An exclusive opportunity to pitch your innovative environmental action project (in English, French or Spanish) to global leaders

Networking opportunities with leading conservationists, policymakers, and corporations onsite

Sponsored travel and accommodation in Abu Dhabi

Meals and other expenses covered for the duration of the stay in Abu Dhabi

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