Highlights

Lent Term Reflections

23 April 2025

As our Masters in Conservation Leadership students enjoy their Easter break, we have a moment to reflect on the packed schedule and insights that shaped the Lent Term. This period marked the halfway point of their Cambridge journey, bringing both challenges and fresh perspectives as they tackled the "Leading the System"...

Cambridge Conservation Alumni Collaborate on International Carbon Training Programme

17 April 2025

The University of Cambridge Conservation Leadership Alumni Network (UCCLAN) is pleased to share details of a recent collaboration between two alumni who delivered an international capacity-building initiative, showcasing the strength of our global conservation network. Leo Nyein Zaw Ko (2022-23) and Nkamunu Patita (2022-23...

Conservation Leadership Alumnus Wins Prestigious Future For Nature Award 2025: An Interview

3 April 2025

Kumar Paudel, an alumnus of the University of Cambridge's Master's in Conservation Leadership (cohort 2019–2020), has been named a winner of the prestigious Future For Nature Award 2025 for his groundbreaking work protecting pangolins in Nepal. Growing up in rural Nepal, Kumar witnessed firsthand the poaching of pangolins...

Conservation Leadership students gain insider perspective at UK Parliament

26 March 2025

Cambridge Masters in Conservation Leadership students learned about the inner workings of UK governance during a visit to Westminster, gaining valuable insights into how environmental policy is shaped at the highest levels. img_7998.jpg img_8031.jpg The day began with an engaging session with Lord Zac Goldsmith, former...

The Intersection of Art, Science, and Conservation: Insights from Tanzania

19 March 2025

In a recent session led by John Fanshawe , Curator of Arts, Science and Conservation at the Cambridge Conservation Initiative , students in the Masters in Conservation Leadership explored the intersection between art, science, and conservation. The session examined how artistic approaches can create new pathways for...

International Women's Day 2025

6 March 2025

This International Women's Day, we celebrate the remarkable women of Cambridge University's Conservation Leadership Masters who are transforming environmental protection around the world. From Brazil's Pantanal wetlands to Namibia's coastlines, Sudan's national parks to Mexico's ecosystems, these passionate leaders bring...

New SCLA-Funded Projects Announced

3 March 2025

The Sansom Conservation Leadership Alumni Fund ( SCLA Fund ), established through Robert Sansom's generosity, provides crucial support for high-impact conservation projects led by University of Cambridge Masters in Conservation Leadership alumni. The fund, administered by the Masters in Conservation Leadership Team in the...

Cambridge Hosts European Premiere of Pantanal Documentary, Showcasing Alumni Impact

3 February 2025

The University of Cambridge's Babbage Lecture Theatre recently hosted the European premiere of 'Pantanal', a powerful documentary highlighting South America's largest tropical wetland. Produced by the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF), the film features Cambridge alumna Luciana Leite, who leads EJF's work in Brazil...

Professor Juliet Vickery Opens 2024-25 Conservation Leadership Lecture Series

11 December 2024

The Conservation Leadership Lecture (CLL) series, an integral component of the Masters, recently concluded its opening session for the current cohort. The series is designed to complement academic coursework by offering students practical insights and personal perspectives on effective conservation leadership from...

A Day at Horsey Gap

27 November 2024

As part of exploring conservation success stories in the Norfolk Broads, the Masters in Conservation Leadership cohort experienced a remarkable visit to Horsey Gap, where one of Britain's largest grey seal colonies has made an impressive natural comeback. This visit showcased how dedicated community action helps protect...