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World Pangolin Day 2026 – How You Can Help Save the Most Trafficked Mammal on Earth

World Pangolin Day is celebrated annually on the third Saturday in February - this year on February 21, 2026. It’s a global moment to raise awareness about pangolins, the world’s most trafficked mammals, and to unite conservationists, educators, volunteers, professionals, travelers, and concerned citizens in meaningful action. At Global Conservation Force (GCF), we believe conservation is most effective when everyone has a role to play. From education and reporting to training, field work, and supporting community-based conservation - there are many pathways to make a difference. Here’s how you can help protect pangolins and support wildlife conservation that spans Africa and Asia.

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2026 Global Conservation Force | Professional Development Courses

Global Conservation Force (GCF) is excited to announce our series of immersive, hands-on conservation training courses for 2026! Designed to provide participants with critical skills and education, these programs offer a unique opportunity to contribute directly to wildlife protection efforts while experiencing the diverse beauty of South Africa.

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Pangolert: How Your Smartphone Can Help Save the World’s Most Trafficked

Pangolert: How Your Smartphone Can Help Save the World’s Most Trafficked Mammal Pangolins are arguably the most elusive species in conservation. The number one question conservationists hear is:   “How […]

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Let’s Team Up and Save a Species: Becoming a Pangolin Guardian

Let’s Team Up and Save a Species: Becoming a Pangolin Guardian   Hello and welcome to the Pangolin Guardians community!   Pangolin.Africa, an organisation dedicated to the protection and preservation […]

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Coffee & Conservation: A Conversation with Anna Dimitriadis Airing December 31st

This week on Coffee & Conservation, we go beyond the written introduction and sit down with Anna Dimitriadis, GCF’s newest Conservation Ambassador, for a candid, behind-the-scenes conversation. You may have already read Anna’s story on our blog — but in this episode, you’ll hear the voice behind the work: the formative moments, unexpected lessons from the field, and the personal reflections that don’t always make it into print.

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Over A Decade of Global Conservation: Celebrating GCF’s Worldwide Impact

Over a decade ago, Global Conservation Force (GCF) was founded by a coalition of American and South African wildlife professionals—individuals with decades of experience in wildlife rehabilitation, environmental and wildlife law enforcement, exotic and zoo veterinary practice, and anti-poaching operations across the United States, Africa, and Asia. From the outset, GCF has also drawn on advisors and specialists from a wide spectrum of fields, including community-based conservation, ecology, wildlife biology, technology, and zoological sciences. The vision was clear: to create a diverse and dynamic operational team capable of building, expanding, and elevating wildlife protection and conservation efforts on both grassroots and global scales.

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Coffee & Conservation: A Conversation from the Frontlines with Sophie Bland

This week on Coffee & Conservation, we’re continuing our Women in Conservation series with an episode grounded in firsthand field experience, storytelling, and the realities of frontline wildlife protection. For this episode, we’re joined by Sophie Bland, a wildlife conservationist, photographer, former zookeeper, trained field guide, rhino rehabber, and one of Global Conservation Force’s newest Field Journalists.

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Meet The Team, Elias Blaset. Wildlife Care Specialist | Conservation Communicator | GCF Conservation Officer

Meet Elias Blaset Wildlife Care Specialist | Conservation Communicator | GCF Conservation Officer Elias is a Wildlife Care Specialist and conservation communicator with a decade of experience spanning animal care, […]