Young Professionals Task Force

Applications Open: CCA Internship Program 2026!

We are looking for passionate students and early-career professionals ready to gain hands-on, practical experience across multiple conservation programs and field sites in Bangladesh.

Time is ticking! Applications close on July 23, 2026.

Read the full role descriptions and apply here: https://forms.gle/wELEAWwwhQMSKYiDA

From collections to conservation: the indispensable role of natural history museums The IUCN Species Survival Commission has published a Position Statement on the vital role of biological collections in biodiversity conservation: a formal acknowledgement that natural history museums, herbaria, fungaria and their staff are central to conservation.

The Macro-Plastic Trap

A floating bottle cap may seem harmless, but to a hungry seabird it can look like its next meal.
Plastic pollution is one of the greatest threats facing seabirds today.

Mistaking plastic for food can leave birds with stomachs full of indigestible waste, causing starvation, internal injuries, and exposure to harmful pollutants. Adults may even unknowingly feed plastic to their chicks.

💙 The good news? This is a threat we can all help reduce.

♻️ Refuse unnecessary single-use plastics.
👜 Choose reusable alternatives.
🏖️ Support clean-up campaigns.
📢 Help spread awareness.
🌊 Check out our infographic to learn how plastic pollution affects seabirds and the simple actions we can all take to protect our oceans.

WWF Graduate Programme 2027 — Fully Funded Conservation Fellowships for Future Environmental Leaders
https://opportunitiesfeed.com/2026/06/25/wwf-graduate-programme-2027/
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Graduate Programme 2027 offers fully funded fellowship opportunities for aspiring environmental leaders.

✔️ Fully funded fellowship programme
✔️ Open to graduates and early-career professionals
✔️ Gain hands-on experience in conservation and sustainability
✔️ Mentorship from global environmental experts
✔️ Contribute to impactful conservation initiatives

A great opportunity to launch your career in environmental conservation while making a positive global impact.

𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆

The Future For Nature Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2027 Future For Nature Awards!🏆

Future For Nature is seeking three young, ambitious nature conservationists committed to protecting wild species.
Winners receive €50,000 to support their conservation efforts, as well as the opportunity to connect, collaborate, and join the growing FFN Family.

Read more and apply here: https://futurefornature.org/

🐢🌊 Plastic-Free July | The Jellyfish Illusion

A turtle cannot tell the difference between a jellyfish and a plastic bag. But we can.

For millions of years, marine turtles have travelled across our oceans, playing an important role in maintaining healthy marine ecosystems. Today, these ancient ocean travelers face a growing threat caused by human activities-plastic pollution.

Floating plastic bags can closely resemble jellyfish, causing turtles to mistake plastic for food. Once ingested, plastic can cause digestive blockages, internal injuries, malnutrition, and even death.

As part of our commitment to raising awareness through the Young Professional Taskforce, this Plastic-Free July we highlight how our everyday choices can directly impact wildlife.

Marine turtles cannot choose what enters their oceans.
But we can choose what we leave behind.

🌊 Reduce plastic. Protect oceans. Give turtles a safer future.

🌊🐢 World Sea Turtle Day | June 16

Do all regions of the world have sea turtles?
The answer is no.

Sea turtles have inhabited Earth’s oceans for more than 100 million years, traveling across the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. However, they are absent from Antarctica and other polar regions because the extremely cold waters cannot support their survival.

These ancient marine reptiles play essential roles in maintaining healthy ocean ecosystems. From supporting seagrass meadows and coral reefs to regulating marine food webs, sea turtles are vital contributors to ocean health.

Despite their long evolutionary history, sea turtles now face increasing threats including plastic pollution, habitat loss, climate change, illegal harvesting, and accidental capture in fishing gear.

World Sea Turtle Day also honors Dr. Archie Carr, known as the “Father of Sea Turtle Biology,” whose pioneering research and conservation efforts inspired global action for sea turtle protection.

💙 Protecting sea turtles means protecting our oceans.

👇 What is your favorite sea turtle fact?

🌍 World Environment Day 2026: Empowering Young Leaders in Urban Climate Action

Happy World Environment Day! Today, we are highlighting the vital contributions of early-career conservation leaders around the world.

Through advocacy, participation, and science-based action, young professionals are uniquely positioned to help create climate-resilient, nature-positive cities.

👉 Check out the carousel below to see the 3 key ways young conservationists are actively shaping urban environmental policy.

👇 Tell us: How is your city tackling climate resilience?

📣 Share this post to show your support for young environmental leaders!