Category partners and collaborations

6 Jun

Belize Ecotour

Join Global Conservation Force for an unforgettable conservation-focused adventure through Belize, combining tropical island experiences, wildlife conservation, marine ecosystems, ancient Maya history, and some of the country's most spectacular natural landscapes. This ecotour is designed for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, conservation supporters, families, and travelers looking to experience Belize in a meaningful way while enjoying comfortable accommodations, incredible wildlife encounters, and unique behind-the-scenes conservation experiences.

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1 Jun

Building Conservation Canine Capacity in Bangladesh: GCF Supports Clive and His Conservation Team

Recently, GCF sponsored and facilitated a 10-day in-country conservation detection canine training program focused on advancing the capabilities of Clive, Global Conservation Force's conservation detection dog stationed with our partners at Creative Conservation Alliance, and the local handlers who work alongside him to protect some of Bangladesh's most vulnerable wildlife.

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31 May

World Ranger Day – Trading Card Fest

When Trading Cards Help Protect Real Wildlife. For millions of people around the world, Pokémon was their first introduction to the natural world. Long before many of us learned about rhinos, pangolins, elephants, wolves, turtles, or birds of prey, we were collecting cards featuring creatures inspired by them. We learned about habitats, adaptations, strengths, weaknesses, evolution, and the importance of protecting unique species. For many of today's wildlife professionals, conservationists, veterinarians, and biologists, a fascination with animals began through games, books, movies, and trading cards.

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11 May

New Gear, Expanded Training, and the Next Operational Chapter for GCF K9 Kesa and Handler Lauren Watine

After extensive international training and operational preparation, GCF K9 Kesa is officially on her way back to the Americas to begin the next phase of wildlife conservation and protection efforts in Central America alongside her new handler, Lauren Watine.

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7 May

Global Conservation Force Featured in CARES VetMed Spotlight – May 2026

Global Conservation Force is incredibly honored and excited to share that GCF has been selected as the May 2026 Spotlight Organization by CARES VetMed Spotlight. This recognition means a great deal to our entire team, especially as we continue expanding our operational K9 first aid and field medical training initiatives for conservation teams and working dog units around the world.

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6 May

Conservation Working Dog Seminar Comes to Southern California

Global Conservation Force is excited to announce our upcoming Conservation Working Dog Seminar Day, taking place Saturday, May 23 in Southern California. This specialized training event brings together real-world operational experience in conservation K9 deployment, suspect tracking, and endangered species scent detection.

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26 Apr

More GCF-Sponsored K9 Gear and Training Support Headed to Bangladesh

More specialized conservation K9 gear, fully sponsored by the Global Conservation Force (GCF), is currently being prepared for shipment to support ongoing wildlife protection efforts in Bangladesh. This latest equipment deployment will directly support our trusted partners at Creative Conservation Alliance and their work alongside GCF Conservation K9 Clive. K9 Clive plays a critical role in the protection of some of Bangladesh’s most threatened wildlife. Trained by Scent Imprint for Dogs, Clive is a specialized conservation detection dog trained to locate endangered pangolin and tortoise species. His work supports field teams by increasing detection efficiency, strengthening monitoring efforts, and contributing to the protection of species that are highly vulnerable to poaching and illegal wildlife trafficking.

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26 Apr

Two Weeks on the Front Lines: TECC Training Across South Africa’s Rhino Protection Units

For the past two weeks, Chris Laursen has been on the ground across South Africa, delivering advanced Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) training to front-line anti-poaching teams protecting some of the world’s most threatened rhino populations. From the Eastern Cape to the Greater Kruger landscape, these trainings brought together foot patrol rangers and K9 response units operating in some of the highest-risk environments in modern conservation. Every patrol carries risk, not only from armed poachers, but from dangerous wildlife, environmental hazards, and the physical demands of remote field work. Ensuring rangers are medically prepared to respond under pressure can mean the difference between life and death.

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17 Apr

GCF Sponsors First Responder, TECC, and Water Rescue Training for Kariega Foundation Anti-Poaching Unit

Global Conservation Force (GCF) recently ran and fully sponsored a comprehensive First Responder / First Aid and Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) training, alongside swim lessons and water rescue instruction, for our dedicated anti-poaching partners at the Kariega Foundation, supporting operations within Kariega Game Reserve in South Africa. This multi-discipline training program was designed to strengthen the lifesaving capabilities of rangers operating in remote and high-risk environments where immediate medical care is often the difference between life and death.

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16 Apr

March 2026 Field Update | South Africa

Gear Delivery, Eight Days of Scenario Training, and Multi-Reserve Conservation Support in the Eastern Cape March 2026 marked another sustained operational cycle for Global Conservation Force (GCF) and our long-standing […]

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