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Conservation Careers PodcastUncover what it's like to work in wildlife conservation. Author: Conservation Careers
Nick Askew from Conservation Careers uncovers what it's like to work in wildlife conservation. He explores how to get a conservation job, and discusses the latest industry news, by speaking to professional conservationists who share their career stories and advice. So if you want the inside scoop on the life of a professional conservationist and their industry, are feeling lost in your conservation job hunt and need some direction, or wanting to switch careers into conservation but don't know where to start - this is the podcast for you! Conservation jobs, conservation volunteering, conservation internships, conservation careers, conservation news, conservation stories. Check us out at conservation-careers.com to find the most conservation jobs and the best conservation careers advice. Language: en Genres: Business, Careers, Natural Sciences, Science Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Community-Based Conservation in Action | Helen Gibbons
Episode 155
Thursday, 13 November, 2025
Hi there, Nick here from Conservation Careers and welcome to the podcast.If you’ve ever wondered how conservation can be truly inclusive, collaborative and community-led — this episode is for you.Today I’m joined by Helen Gibbons, an expert in community-based conservation and our current Expert in Residence at Conservation Careers. With over 25 years of experience working for leading organisations like the Gorilla Fund, WWF, Greenpeace and the Maasai Mara Conservancies, Helen brings a wealth of insight into how conservation can and should work with people at its heart.Together, we explore what community-based conservation really means — not just in theory, but in practice. We talk about trust, respect, and partnerships — and why supporting communities to lead their own conservation efforts is often the key to lasting impact.Helen also shares stories from her incredible career, along with advice for people looking to work in this space — including the skills, experiences and mindset that really matter.It’s a conservation, community, and career episode.Enjoy.LinksCertificate in Community-Based ConservationHelen Gibbons on LinkedIn
