Conservation Careers Podcast

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.

This One’s for the Insects | Dr Kate Umbers, Invertebrates Australia / Insect Conservation Lab
Jun 9, 2025 – 01:00:11
From Africa to the World: Leading WWF’s Global Conservation Mission | Daudi Sumba
May 21, 2025 – 48:22
Passion, Pangolins & Community Power | Beryl Makori, Pangolin Project
May 16, 2025 – 47:50
Conservation Leadership Across Continents: Dr Howard Nelson | Fauna & Flora / University of Cambridge
Apr 30, 2025 – 50:48
Leading with Purpose: Inside Nick Bubb’s Mission at Tusk
Apr 1, 2025 – 48:04
Revolutionising Ecotourism: Daniel Kaul on Conscious Travel for Conservation
Mar 20, 2025 – 42:46
Protecting Egypt’s Turtles: Micol Montagna on Marine Conservation and Citizen Science
Mar 11, 2025 – 48:37
Reinventing Your Career: Midlife Transitions and Purpose With John Tarnoff
Feb 25, 2025 – 57:47
Rewilding Britain: Rebecca Wrigley on Restoring Nature and Empowering Communities
Feb 11, 2025 – 49:11
Podcast | From Intern to Conservation Leader: Richard Grimmett’s 40-Year BirdLife Journey
Jan 16, 2025 – 51:27
Building Bridges for Conservation: Dr Jonny Hanson’s Vision for Rewilding and Coexistence
Dec 18, 2024 – 49:19
Rewilding Europe: Frans Schepers on restoring nature at scale
Dec 5, 2024 – 50:18
From campaigning to chairing: Tony Juniper’s journey in nature conservation
Nov 26, 2024 – 35:54
The power of trees: Sir William Worsley on conservation, climate and careers in forestry
Nov 18, 2024 – 43:27
Leading Europe's biggest conservation charity | Beccy Speight
Nov 6, 2024 – 44:46
The role of media in modern conservation | David Mizejewski
Oct 22, 2024 – 55:32
The importance of community in our careers
Oct 15, 2024 – 56:21
Snakes, rainforests and rock ‘n’ roll | Romulus Whitaker
Oct 8, 2024 – 43:00
Inspiring young conservation leaders | Becky Park
Aug 22, 2024 – 46:07
Exploring the human side of conservation practice | Dr Laura Thomas-Walters
Aug 5, 2024 – 45:53
From Navy to conservation diversity leader | Taurean Meacham
Jul 25, 2024 – 55:00
The power of words in wildlife conservation | Jon Monsoon
Jul 9, 2024 – 41:27
From bartender to Gorilla guardian | Greg Cummings
Jun 24, 2024 – 46:16
Switching careers from IT to conservation | Clare Roberts
Jun 17, 2024 – 47:36
Connecting to conservation from the corporate sector | Raoul Bollen
Jun 10, 2024 – 44:48
Navigating Conservation Challenges in Africa | Ademola Ajagbe
May 14, 2024 – 47:52
Dr Carrie Goucher | How to stop wasting precious time in mediocre meetings!
Apr 15, 2024 – 51:51
Dr Stephen Green | Course Leader MSc Conservation Project Management
Apr 1, 2024 – 49:37
Cristianne Close | Deputy Global Conservation Director WWF International
Mar 19, 2024 – 46:08
How to plan for a gap year or career break? Julia Rogers | EnRoute Consulting
Mar 4, 2024 – 47:56
Biodiversify-ing businesses and beyond with Michael Burgass (Director of Biodiversify)
Feb 19, 2024 – 48:46
Lise Aangeenbrug | Chief Program Officer at the National Park Foundation
Feb 5, 2024 – 42:29
Burnout in conservation
Jan 23, 2024 – 01:02:45
Patience Thody | Deputy Chief Executive The Wildlife Trusts
Jan 8, 2024 – 47:12
How important are volunteers in conservation? Rhoda Ludford - Volunteering Development Consultant with the RSPB
Dec 13, 2023 – 34:36
Charu Mishra | The world’s foremost expert on snow leopard conservation
Dec 4, 2023 – 01:04:02
Dr Rebecca Jefferson | The power of social science for conservation
Nov 20, 2023 – 49:22
How to raise more funding for wildlife conservation
Nov 6, 2023 – 46:03
The Importance of Communications for Conservationists
Oct 23, 2023 – 56:28
Podcast | Laura Dempsey | Collaboration, Education & Innovation (Volunteers for Future)
Oct 9, 2023 – 45:14
Renewing biodiversity through a people-in-nature approach (RENEW) with Professor Kevin Gaston
Sep 25, 2023 – 40:08
How to save species, sites and ecosystems with Nina Seale from Synchronicity Earth
Sep 11, 2023 – 53:45
Podcast | How to follow your passion as a career switcher … Developing The Soil Centre with Tara Phillips
Aug 28, 2023 – 47:13
How can Aquariums support conservation efforts?
Aug 14, 2023 – 48:57
Celebrating Episode 100 of the Conservation Careers Podcast
Jul 31, 2023 – 57:11
How to rescue dying national parks with Dr Niall McCann | National Park Rescue
Jul 17, 2023 – 47:53
The Conservation Pathway Programme
Jun 27, 2023 – 48:55
From corporate to conservation: How Edward found his purpose
Jun 23, 2023 – 48:01
Dr Malcolm McAdie | Wildlife Veterinarian
Jun 13, 2023 – 45:57
Dr Helen Gath | Durrell Conservation Academy
May 29, 2023 – 46:48

Recent Reviews

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Highly Recommend

This is an amazing podcast and I always enjoy listening to it! They are spreading such helpful information
wildlarrea

Excellent resource!

This is a wonderful resource for aspiring conservationists to learn more about what possibilities are out there, as far as conservation careers go. It also provides an insight into which areas of conservation are in need, and where the field is headed in the future.