Category partners and collaborations

23 Feb

Mike Veale Shares Global Conservation K9 Insights at Thames Valley Police Training Center

GCF's Mike Veale, recently presented at the Thames Valley Police Training Center, engaging an international audience of working dog trainers, handlers, police K9 officers, and program leaders from England, Ireland, the Netherlands, Italy, Switzerland, and the United States. Mike’s presentation focused on the critical role of K9 teams in wildlife protection, conservation, and counter wildlife trafficking operations. Drawing from GCF’s global experience, he highlighted the importance of parallel initiatives that complement dog handling—including targeted operational strategies, multi-tiered training programs for both dogs and handlers, and best practices for achieving total operational readiness.

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23 Feb

Coffee & Conservation: Rita Santas on Conservation K9s, Dogs for Nature, and Building Capacity in the Field

In the latest episode of Coffee & Conservation, Mike sits down with Rita Santas, conservation K9 handler and founder-owner of Dogs for Nature in Portugal, to talk about her journey into working dogs for conservation, the realities of deploying K9 teams in the field, and the changes needed to strengthen conservation and wildlife protection globally.

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27 Jan

Sponsored Ranger Gear Arrives in Panama: A First Step Toward Long-Term Conservation Impact

Global Conservation Force is proud to share that a new shipment of sponsored ranger gear has officially arrived in Panama, marking an important first step in a broader, long-term conservation initiative in the region. This critical delivery ensures that frontline rangers have the tools they need to protect wildlife, monitor threats, and operate more safely and effectively in the field.

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27 Jan

K9 Handler & Operational K9 Training Course Wrap-Up | Netherlands

From January 12–23, 2026, Global Conservation Force delivered an intensive K9 Handler & Operational K9 Training Course in the Netherlands, bringing together instructors, professional participants, and operational K9 teams for two weeks of immersive, real-world training focused on wildlife conservation, wildlife protection, and counter-wildlife trafficking operations. Led by Mike Veale (Founder & President, Global Conservation Force) alongside Wesley Visscher and the Scent Imprint Conservation Dogs team, the course was intentionally designed to function as both a conservation professional development program and a train-the-trainer—equipping participants to elevate their own operational capacity while gaining the tools to develop K9 teams and handlers in their home countries.

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23 Jan

Big Safari Fun for Little Paws: P.L.A.Y.’s Mini Elephant Gives Back to Wildlife

Big Safari Fun for Little Paws: P.L.A.Y.’s Mini Elephant Gives Back to Wildlife Bring the magic of the African savanna home with P.L.A.Y.’s Big Five of Africa Elephant Mini Toy—a […]

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23 Jan

Your Donations in Action | Across Continents

With your support, Global Conservation Force provided sponsored training for K9 conservation, anti-poaching, and counter-wildlife trafficking handlers from Malaysia, Indonesia, and Portugal during the K9 Handler & Operational K9 Training […]

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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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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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26 Sep

Celebrating Conservation Champions: Announcing the 2025 GCF Award Recipients

Since our 3rd Gala in 2017, the Wildlife Guardian Award has honored extraordinary individuals making a real difference in wildlife conservation. More recently, starting in 2024, the Conservation Warrior Award has recognized those whose critical behind-the-scenes work drives conservation success around the world. Each year, our Gala celebrates the diversity of roles and efforts that protect wildlife, habitats, and communities.

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24 Sep

World Rhino Day Recap & 2025 Rhino Conservation Challenge Results

This World Rhino Day, supporters from across the globe came together to fuel frontline conservation. With the 2025 Rhino Conservation Challenge officially closed and all donations tallied, we are excited to share the impact YOU made possible. Together, we raised an incredible $9,776 for rhino conservation initiatives worldwide. Every donor, team, participant, and supporting business brought real strength to the fight for wildlife.

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