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The prestigious Tusk Conservation Awards is returning on 26th November 2025 to recognise conservation leaders and their positive impacts on conservation and local communities across Africa.
Established in 2013 in partnership with Ninety One and in conjunction with H.R.H The Prince of Wales, the charity’s Royal Patron, the Tusk Conservation Awards is held annually to honour the individuals working tirelessly to preserve Africa’s biodiversity and highlight the essential role of on-the-ground local conservation initiatives.
By recognising those leading this work, the Tusk Conservation Awards help bridge the gap between global ambition and local impact. In February this year, Biodiversity Talks saw a willingness from countries to continue strengthening the global biodiversity agenda, including the commitment to $200 billion annually pledged for biodiversity by 2030.
However, this is just the beginning of the hard work ahead. The real challenge is translating these global commitments into tangible results, from protecting critical habitats to empowering communities and securing wildlife corridors.
Nick Bubb, CEO of Tusk, said, “Africa is a key global asset for animal, plant and marine biodiversity and for 35 years Tusk has supported vital conservation initiatives across the continent. The skills, experience and networks we have built up illustrate how having the right people at the heart of the right projects are central to their success.
The Tusk Conservation Awards are a chance for us to celebrate the remarkable, courageous and committed individuals on the ground who safeguard Africa’s natural heritage. These inspirational men and women are an example to us all of the power of understanding, respecting and protecting the natural world.”
The 2025 ceremony, which marks the award’s 13th year, will be hosted by animal biologist and natural history broadcaster Liz Bonnin, and will honour Africa’s frontline conservationists with three awards:
Hendrik du Toit, Founder and Chief Executive, Ninety One, said, “Africa’s biodiversity is one of the world’s greatest assets — vital to the health of our planet and to the prosperity of its people. Protecting it is much more than an environmental imperative; it is fundamental to our collective future. The Tusk Conservation Awards shine a light on the remarkable individuals who turn that conviction into action, safeguarding Africa’s natural heritage for generations to come.”
The Tusk Conservation Awards are made possible thanks to the continued generosity and support from: Ninety One, Nick Maughan Family Foundation, DHL, Defender, ISPS Handa, Fortemus Films, Impact XM, Justerini & Brooks, Patrick Mavros, The View from The Shard and The Savoy Hotel.