Species Conservation Fund

Species Conservation Fund

CLOSING SPEECH 90sec
CLOSING SPEECH 90sec
Our Executive Managing Director, H.E. Razan Al Mubarak was re-elected as IUCN President at the 2025 IUCN Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi.
Women in Conservation
Women in Conservation
Short clip from our Managing Director, H.E. Razan Al Mubarak, on the importance of women in conservation.
Toucan rescue ranch in Costa Rica
Toucan rescue ranch in Costa Rica
What makes this project extra special is that the grant was facilitated by the UAE Embassy in Costa Rica led by H.E. Rawdha Mohamed Jumaa Mohamed Alotaiba. As a UAE-born organization, we take prid...
Mushroom Magic: Rediscovering the Big Puma Fungus
Mushroom Magic: Rediscovering the Big Puma Fungus
Fungi aren’t plants or animals but belong to their own amazing kingdom with unique cellular structures and reproduction styles. This makes them super cool and ultra unique. In this special ed...
Meet Tyrone the sole Mindo survivor
Meet Tyrone the sole Mindo survivor
There’s nothing quite like rediscovering a species thought to be lost forever, especially one that faced a deadly fungus! Enter Atelopus mindoensis, a.k.a. the Mindo Harlequin Toad.   Meet Ty
Hawaiian Drone Defenders: Soaring to Save cool plant Species!
Hawaiian Drone Defenders: Soaring to Save cool plant Species!
This episode dives into the incredible journey of an MBZF-supported project.  The National Tropical Botanical Garden are using cutting-edge technology, to rediscover plants once thought extinct i
Bolivian Bird Guardians: Protecting the Sky's Colorful Treasures!
Bolivian Bird Guardians: Protecting the Sky's Colorful Treasures!
Episode 3 features an incredible story of how Asociación Armonía is working to protect the critically endangered Red-fronted Macaws in Bolivia. With only 1,200 individuals left, they are impleme...
Manatee Mavericks: Safeguarding Senegal's Gentle Giants!
Manatee Mavericks: Safeguarding Senegal's Gentle Giants!
Get ready for an epic podcast adventure filled with intrigue and a hint of enigma! This time, we're diving into the world of the rare and elusive - the African manatees. Join us as we uncover th...
Toad Warriors: The Fight for South Africa's Amphibian Future!
Toad Warriors: The Fight for South Africa's Amphibian Future!
In this episode, we’re diving into the awesome world of the Western Leopard Toad! Nature Connect in South Africa has come up with a brilliant plan to protect this fascinating and endangered species...
Coexisting with Giants: Navigating Wild Cat-Human Conflict in Indonesia
Coexisting with Giants: Navigating Wild Cat-Human Conflict in Indonesia
This episode of Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Funds Conservation Calls is roaring with excitement as we explore how Panthera and project partner Sintas Indonesia are mitigating human-wild ...
Whispers in the Shadows: The Omani Owl’s Fight for Survival in Wadi Wurayah
Whispers in the Shadows: The Omani Owl’s Fight for Survival in Wadi Wurayah
This episode focuses on the important story of owl conservation in the stunning Wadi Wurayah National Park in Fujairah, featuring the elusive and extremely rare Omani Owl as the star.   Join
Voices of Change: 15 Years of Conservation Impact
Voices of Change: 15 Years of Conservation Impact
This episode of Conservation Calls is especially meaningful! It celebrates 15 years of species conservation, featuring some words of wisdom from our amazing grant recipients. The highlight of the p...
Petrel Power: Wings of hope for the Bermuda cahow!
Petrel Power: Wings of hope for the Bermuda cahow!
This month, we visit Bermuda, it is home to several critically endangered and Lazarus species, and is the base of the Bermuda Petrel Translocation Project where one of the rarest seabirds on the Pl...
Mexican Miracle: The fight to save the Kangaroo rat
Mexican Miracle: The fight to save the Kangaroo rat
The Kangaroo rat (Dipodomys gravipes) has a unique appearance, with its distinctive hind legs significantly longer than its front, giving it a resemblance to a kangaroo. However, its tale of surviv...
Echoes in the dark: Cave biodiversity battles
Echoes in the dark: Cave biodiversity battles
Want to discover the coolest conservation job out there? If you’re not afraid of narrow openings, falling rocks, tight spaces, and deep, dark crevices - along with some creepy-crawly critters you m...
Updated MBZF brand video
Updated MBZF brand video
The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund seeks to empower species conservation efforts and programmes globally, embodying the deep-rooted commitment of both the government and the people of ...
If the Fund had a voice
If the Fund had a voice
Our talented team often plays multiple roles, showcasing their diverse skills and passions. One standout example is Maya Korayem, who penned a beautiful poem and delivered it with grace during our ...
Learn more about the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund
Learn more about the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund
The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund seeks to empower species conservation efforts and programmes globally, embodying the deep-rooted commitment of both the government and the people of ...
The Last Bloom: The Story of Ecuador's Wildflower Wonder
The Last Bloom: The Story of Ecuador's Wildflower Wonder
We often hear about the amazing world of animals onour Conservation Calls podcast, but let’s not forget that plants have some pretty cool stories too… Take the critically endangered wildflower, G