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7 Jan

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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6 Jan

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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6 Jan

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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29 Dec

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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17 Dec

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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17 Dec

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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16 Dec

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, […]

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16 Dec

Becoming an Anti-Poaching, Wildlife Conservation, Wildlife Protection Instructor with Global Conservation Force

Global Conservation Force (GCF) operates in multiple countries, navigating diverse languages, cultures, and conservation priorities across the globe. At the heart of our work are our four pillars of conservation, which operate in tandem with community-based conservation, regional anti-poaching strategies, and invitation-only requests for GCF to assist in-situ, boots-on-the-ground field operations. For those passionate about wildlife protection and conservation, becoming a GCF Instructor represents one of the most dynamic and challenging opportunities in the field. Our instructors work directly in the Africa bush and other remote locations, often under extreme conditions and without the luxuries of modern civilization. They operate in environments that require both mental and physical resilience, as well as the ability to wear multiple hats: leading teams, mentoring new field staff, and executing mission-critical tasks.

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25 Nov

Meet Anna, GCF’s Newest Conservation Ambassador

Global Conservation Force (GCF) is thrilled to welcome Anna Dimitriadis as our newest Conservation Ambassador. A BAFTA-nominated wildlife filmmaker, presenter, and storyteller, Anna brings a wealth of experience and passion for conservation to our community. From icy Antarctic waters to the grasslands of Africa, she has dedicated her career to capturing the beauty and challenges of wildlife, while highlighting the people protecting it.

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19 Nov

Giving Tuesday 2025 Need & Goals

Every year, thousands of animals fall victim to poaching. Rhinos, elephants, and countless other species face threats from illegal wildlife trade, habitat destruction, and human-wildlife conflict. To combat this, along with several other avenues, GCF empowers and equips anti-poaching units with the tools, training, and resources they need to protect these vulnerable species

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