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QuotePRINCE William and Prince Charles met global conservation leaders at London Zoo today to discuss how drones and other new technology can help end wildlife poaching.

William, 31, is determined to use part of his transitional year between leaving the RAF and starting a new, as yet undefined, role in public service in working to help the illegal trade in wildlife that is threatening species such as tigers, elephants, and rhino with extinction.

He has become president of United for Wildlife, a new alliance of seven leading conservation bodies working to end poaching.

Quote26 November 2013: Prince William and Prince Charles are the "United For Wildlife Meeting" at the London Zoo.

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The Duke of Cambridge yesterday called on the world to halt Africa's "poaching epidemic" after he joined Labour leader Ed Miliband in becoming the latest public figures to back The Independent on Sunday's Christmas appeal.

The campaign, with support from our sister newspapers The Independent, the i paper and the Evening Standard, is raising funds to combat the illegal ivory trade presently killing around 100 elephants a day.

Prince William recently established United for Wildlife, an alliance of seven leading conservation bodies, to try to end poaching. He has previously warned that the "catastrophe" facing rhinos and other species could make them extinct within our lifetime.

QuoteThe Duke of Cambridge, who is President of Unite for Wildlife, will launch the latest #WhoseSideAreYouOn campaign at Google Town Hall in London on Monday 9th June.

The campaign harnesses the power of sport to raise awareness of conservation issues around the world and the Duke will be joined by David Beckham at the campaign's launch. The footballer heads a team of high profile sporting stars backing this campaign to engage young people's support on social networks to combat the illegal trade in wildlife products.

#WhoseSideAreYouOn is a new campaign for United for Wildlife and asks the next generation to decide on which side they are on; the side of critically endangered species or the criminals who kill them for money? It is not only David Beckham who is supporting the campaign; Andy Murray, Rahul Dravid and Francois Piennaar, among others, are also lending their support.

QuotePrince William is joining forces with David Beckham to launch a new campaign aimed at using the power of sport to combat illegal trade in wildlife products.

The Duke of Cambridge, who is president of United for Wildlife, will kick off the #WhoseSideAreYouOn campaign today which will ask the next generation to chose between critically endangered species and those who kill them for money.

It is hoped the #WhoseSideAreYouOn debate will gather pace on social networking via Twitter, Facebook, Google Plus and YouTube to raise the profile of the issue.

In the run up to the launch, William and his brother Prince Harry posed side by side for a photo for United for Wildlife's Twitter account, each holding a sign bearing the start date "9th June 2014" and their own signature.

QuotePRINCE William was joined by David Beckham as they launched a new wildlife campaign together.

The pair came together at Google's London Headquarters today where they presented the £WhoseSideAreYouOn initiative - a campaign which will use social media to raise the profile of the "devastating" effects of poaching.

The Duke, 31, who sat beside Beckham on the stage at the central London event, gave a short speech in which he spoke of how the "illegal wildlife trade thrives because it is hidden, often invisible, making it easy for criminals".

Beckham, who addressed the specially invited audience of conservationists and campaigners after William, said he had been "honoured" to be asked to get involved by the royal.

QuotePrince William and David Beckham have joined forces to launch a new campaign in support of endangered species.

The #WhoseSideAreYouOn campaign calls on members of the public to pick a side in the fight against the illegal wildlife trade.

"It's time to choose between critically endangered species and the criminals who kill them for money. Whose side are you on?" William wrote on the official website of his charity United for Wildlife ahead of the launch.

QuotePrince William today joined forces with sporting royalty David Beckham to launch a United For Wildlife Campaign.

The Duke of Cambridge, who is the president of United for Wildlife, launched #WhoseSideAreYouOn, a new campaign which harnesses the power of sport to raise awareness of conservation issues around the world.

William was joined by David Beckham, who heads a team of high-profile sporting stars backing this campaign to engage young people's support on social networks to combat the illegal trade in wildlife products.

QuoteThe Duke of Cambridge and David Beckham Launch the #WhoseSideAreYouOnCampaign

The Duke of Cambridge and David Beckham warned of the "devastating" effects of poaching as they launched a new campaign using the power of sport to combat illegal trade in wildlife products.

The Duke of Cambridge, who is President of United for Wildlife, was joined by the former England player to present the #WhoseSideAreYouOn initiative, which aims to use social media to raise awareness of the plight of endangered animals such as rhinos who are hunted for their horns.

The Duke, who sat beside David on the stage at the central London event, also gave a short speech in which he spoke of how the "illegal wildlife trade thrives because it is hidden, often invisible, making it easy for criminals".

David Beckham, who addressed the specially invited audience of conservationists and campaigners after The Duke, said he had been "honoured" to be asked to get involved by His Royal Highness.

More: The Duke of Cambridge and David Beckham launch the #WhoseSideAreYouOnCampaign (http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/news-and-diary/the-duke-of-cambridge-and-david-beckham-launch-the-whosesideareyouoncampaign)

QuoteThe Duke of Cambridge and David Beckham warned of the "devastating" effects of poaching as they launched a new campaign using the power of sport to combat illegal trade in wildlife products.

The Duke of Cambridge, who is President of United for Wildlife, was joined by the former England player to present the #WhoseSideAreYouOn initiative, which aims to use social media to raise awareness of the plight of endangered animals such as rhinos who are hunted for their horns.

The Duke, who sat beside David on the stage at the central London event, also gave a short speech in which he spoke of how the "illegal wildlife trade thrives because it is hidden, often invisible, making it easy for criminals."

David Beckham, who addressed the specially invited audience of conservationists and campaigners after The Duke, said he had been "honoured" to be asked to get involved by His Royal Highness.

QuoteThe numerous partnerships between royal patrons and organizations devoted to the protection of the natural world demonstrate the unique perspective that royalty brings to the table in the 21st century.

Since Prince William and his fellow members of the world's royal houses do not have to face a four-or five-year election cycle, they are free to focus his energies on long-term causes where progress occurs over the course of decades rather than months or years. Representatives of world's monarchies have a vested interest in ensuring the long-term survival of the planet as they envision their descendants in their positions for centuries to come.

QuoteBBC to 'Increase Caution' Over Items Made from Tusks Due to Public Support for for Prince William's Anti-Poaching Campaign

The BBC's Antiques Roadshow is cracking down on ivory appearing in the popular series due to public support for the campaign led by Prince Charles and his son William to stamp out elephant poaching.

The Mail on Sunday can also disclose that a London auction house last week became the first in the country to be prosecuted for selling an illegal carving from an elephant tusk in breach of international wildlife laws. It was fined £3,200.

Attitudes about ivory have hardened in Britain since February when the princes made a video urging world leaders to fight an illicit £6 billion wildlife trade, and help save elephants and rhinos. Last year, 30,000 African elephants were slaughtered.

While there is still no outright ban on ivory, specialists on the TV show have been told to exert 'increased caution' with such items.

More: Antiques Roadshow crackdown on ivory as illicit trade kills 30,000 elephants: BBC to 'increase caution' over items made from tusks due to public (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2808009/Antiques-Roadshow-crackdown-ivory-illicit-trade-kills-30-000-elephants-BBC-increase-caution-items-tusks-public-support-Prince-William-s-anti-poaching-campaign.html)

QuoteAttitudes about ivory have hardened in Britain since February when the princes made a video urging world leaders to fight an illicit £6 billion wildlife trade, and help save elephants and rhinos. Last year, 30,000 African elephants were slaughtered.

Quote from: TLLK on October 27, 2014, 02:37:12 PM
And some will take into consideration the information provided by biologists and those who study the impact of animals' and human impact upon the environment. :)

Quote from: TLLK on October 27, 2014, 05:37:15 PM
:goodpost: Going off topic here- HG there is a great video of Yellowstone and how its environment has changed for the better since wolves were reintroduced. It's fascinating to see how their reintroduction even altered the course of the Yellowstone River.

Quote from: Canuck on October 27, 2014, 06:11:31 PM
Three events with one patronage (plus the twice yearly Royal Foundation meetings the patronages and Will/Kate/Harry take part in) over the course of a year is actually far more attention than most Royal patronages get.  Will's not there to run the charity, he's there to raise its profile and increase its fundraising -- both of which are probably served better by having a few events a year rather than weekly meetings or something of that sort.

Quote from: Canuck on October 28, 2014, 03:48:39 PM
I don't think anyone is "missing the point", just disagreeing about what the point is.

If Will said hunting endangered animals is wrong because any unnecessary killing is bad, then he would certainly be a hypocrite.  If, however, he says hunting endangered animals is wrong because it threatens to entirely kill out species, then that objection would not apply to legal sport hunting in the UK.  I have always gotten the impression that he takes the latter position -- he doesn't want to see rhinos, elephants, etc. disappear from the world.

QuotePrince William Teams Up with Angry Birds to Raise Wildlife Conservation Awareness

Even Prince William has a favorite app.

As president of United for Wildlife, the royal is teaming up with the highly-addictive video game Angry Birds to host a special tournament to raise awareness about the evils of poaching, with a specific focus on the endangered pangolin.

Called "Roll with the Pangolins," the challenge adds animated versions of the animals, who are hunted for their meat and scales throughout Asia and Africa, to the popular game.
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"Roll with the Pangolins" begins Monday and lasts a week. To play, visit the Angry Bird Friends website here.

More: http://www.people.com/people/package/article/0,,20395222_20873119,00.html

QuotePrince William Plays Angry Birds to Save Endangered Mammal

United for Wildlife, a collaboration of seven international conservation organisations convened by The Duke of Cambridge, has teamed up with the Angry Birds Friends game to raise awareness of the critical threat to wildlife posed by illegal poaching.

Rovio Entertainment, the makers of Angry Birds, have created a week-long tournament which will run from 17th November featuring animated Pangolins – a species of scaly ant-eaters living in Asia and Africa which are now one of the most critically endangered animals on the planet due to illegal hunting.

To launch the tournament, Prince William has tried his hand at the infamous game.

His Royal Highness said: "By spreading the message about poaching, I hope you can be part of a movement that says no to poached ivory and rhino horn, and many other animal parts.

Quote from: Canuck on November 17, 2014, 02:43:59 AM
It's neat to see Will partnering with various games and using social media, sports stars, etc. To promote United for Wildlife.  He seems to understand the need to get young people interested in the cause, and I think he's taking the right steps to try to draw them into this cause.

Quote from: Rebound on November 17, 2014, 06:18:50 PM
If William had said "our lifetime" he would have been called out because we are all different ages. He cannot win with some people.

We all should be concerned about the depletion of the earth's resources, as mentioned about the rain forests (in Charles' thread) and endangered animals. Ecological balance is something we should be aiming for.

Anybody know where the announcement was filmed? I love that model on the desk in the background!

Quote from: cinrit on November 17, 2014, 08:34:42 PM

Quote from: Limabeany on November 17, 2014, 08:22:49 PM
Excluding his audience by saying "his lifetime" only reinforces that it is HIS project. He is probably not used to making things about other people instead of himself.   

IMO, it's not so much a matter of his excluding his audience.  He simply personalized his appeal.  Bottom-line, it's about the endangered animals, and that's what he wants people to focus on.

Cindy

Quote from: TLLK on November 17, 2014, 09:33:29 PM
:goodpost: And for those of us who are old enough to recall 1982 as adults it is a stark reminder that our children and grandchildren face a possible future where these animals can only safely live in zoos. 

QuoteLike his father The Prince of Wales and his grandfather The Duke of Edinburgh, The Duke of Cambridge has a passion for conservation.

The Duke of Cambridge has been the Royal Patron of Tusk since 2005 and has been a powerful advocate for Tusk's work to support conservation, education and community development across Africa ever since.

As Chief Executive of Tusk, Charlie Mayhew has seen The Duke's commitment to conservation first-hand, "the Duke shares our philosophy that the future of Africa's unique wildlife relies heavily on our ability to successfully link the livelihoods of the local people with the benefits of preserving their natural heritage."

More: http://www.tuskusa.com/royal-patron

QuoteThe Duke of Cambridge and World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim to Open the Third Meeting of the World Bank's International Corruption Hunters Alliance

The World Bank Group will host the third Biennial Meeting of the International Corruption Hunters Alliance (ICHA 2014) between December 8- 10, 2014 at its headquarters in Washington, D.C.  As part of his work as United for Wildlife President, the Duke of Cambridge will join World Bank Group President, Jim Yong Kim at the opening session to address more than 300 corruption experts, heads and senior members of anti-corruption and prosecuting agencies; and representatives of international organizations from more than 120 countries.

Recognizing corruption as a critical development priority, the World Bank Group's International Corruption Hunters Alliance aims at working with national authorities to strengthen their investigative capabilities and enhance prosecution particularly relating to transnational corruption.

ICHA 2014's theme is "Ending Impunity: Global Knowledge: Local Impact."   During the 3-day program, participants will be encouraged to follow the money trail and identify innovative tools to tackle corruption cases within and beyond borders.  More than 20 sessions will focus on a range of topics to help in this global effort: Illicit financial flows, transnational bribery, new financial investigative techniques, corruption prevention, collective action with the private sector and wildlife crime, among others.

More: The Duke of Cambridge and World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim to Open the Third Meeting of the World Bank?s International Corruption Hunters (http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2014/11/17/duke-cambridge-world-bank-group-president-third-meeting-international-corruption-hunters-alliance)

Quote from: HistoryGirl on October 26, 2014, 01:23:44 PM
I've always found this an interesting topic. The human effect on wildlife is at times frightening, but also opens up questions about the desire for humans to dominate.

QuoteAs part of the firm's pro bono programme, global law firm DLA Piper has produced a report for The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry: "Empty Threat: Does the Law Combat Illegal Wildlife Trade?" on behalf of the United for Wildlife partnership. The report which was presented on the 12th February by DLA Piper Partners Michael Lebovitz and Alex Monk at the International Wildlife Trafficking Symposium, an event attended by The Duke of Cambridge, hosted by the Zoological Society of London

QuoteMike and another DLA Piper colleague, Finance & Projects Partner Alexander Monk, successfully presented the summary report at the ZSL Symposium. Heidi and I had the great honour of being invited to a briefing with United for Wildlife, followed by a private meeting with the Duke of Cambridge. We met many representatives from important conservation organisations at this function, all of whom were extremely impressed by the work that had been produced by our firm. The Duke thanked us personally for our work on the report and was pleased to hear that we would be working with the Royal Foundation on how the report's findings might be used to implement practical solutions.

Quote from: Canuck on March 27, 2015, 07:00:55 PM
I hadn't heard of it before, but I found this write-up from one of the lawyers who worked on the project:

QuoteMike and another DLA Piper colleague, Finance & Projects Partner Alexander Monk, successfully presented the summary report at the ZSL Symposium. Heidi and I had the great honour of being invited to a briefing with United for Wildlife, followed by a private meeting with the Duke of Cambridge. We met many representatives from important conservation organisations at this function, all of whom were extremely impressed by the work that had been produced by our firm. The Duke thanked us personally for our work on the report and was pleased to hear that we would be working with the Royal Foundation on how the report's findings might be used to implement practical solutions.

DLA Piper Pro Bono - Illegal Wildlife Trade - Pro Bono with the Royal Foundation (http://www.dlapiperprobono.com/blog/pro-bono/2014/illegal-wildlife-trade.html)

She says this was from 2014, so that would be the conference in London that we knew about.  I didn't know about these behind-the-scenes meetings, though -- just goes to show that there's a lot of work behind the scenes that we don't see!

QuoteThe Duke of Cambridge joins those other giants of the environment movement, Sir David Attenborough and Dame Jane Goodall, as the leading Britons preventing many of our iconic creatures slipping into oblivion.

Other names on the Wildlife Power List published tomorrow are Springwatch presenter Chris Packham, Green MP Caroline Lucas as well a host of politicians, scientists, authors, bloggers and campaigners.

Quote from: Macrobug on May 12, 2015, 11:35:16 PM

QuoteThe Duke of Cambridge joins those other giants of the environment movement, Sir David Attenborough and Dame Jane Goodall, as the leading Britons preventing many of our iconic creatures slipping into oblivion.

Other names on the Wildlife Power List published tomorrow are Springwatch presenter Chris Packham, Green MP Caroline Lucas as well a host of politicians, scientists, authors, bloggers and campaigners.

Prince William is named a conservation hero for his work to save endangered species | Nature | News | Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/news/nature/576696/Prince-William-is-named-a-conservation-hero-for-his-work-to-save-endangered-species)

Quotethe Duke of Cambridge persuaded him to become his envoy in the battle against poaching

QuoteHague has agreed to be the chairman of a task force on the illegal wildlife trade for the Duke's umbrella organisation United for Wildlife, which brings together conservation groups from all over the world to share ideas and put pressure on governments and industry.

He is fresh from chairing the very first meeting of the task force at Kensington Palace the day before this interview, and he admits it is early days. Time, however, is already running out.

Eight years ago just 13 rhinos were killed by poachers in South Africa. Last year the figure was 1,215, with demand for rhino horn rocketing among Asia's increasingly prosperous middle classes. They are guaranteed a steady supply from organised crime gangs using military hardware including helicopters to find their prey.

In central Africa, terrorist groups such as the Lords Resistance Army, Al Shabaab and Boko Haram are among the poachers killing 35,000 elephants a year for tusks that can sell for tens of thousands of pounds each.

QuoteEducation is key, and social media can play a big part," Hague says. There is already evidence that China's younger generation is behind the campaign, and it is they who will persuade their parents and grandparents that buying ivory and other products is unacceptable. In Japan it has already happened.

In the meantime, Hague is using his considerable clout, and that of Prince William, to persuade airlines, shipping companies and border agencies to take the issue seriously and cut off the poachers' trade routes.

Members of his task force include Sir Tim Clark, president of Emirates Airlines, Mohammed Sharaf, chief executive of Dubai Ports World and Tony Tyler, director general of the International Air Transport Association.

QuoteLast year United for Wildlife held a conference in London attended by representatives of 40 governments, including China. Hague, whose time as foreign secretary only came to an end last year, still has formidable contacts in many of those countries, and intends to exploit them to the maximum.

QuoteThe day will start with the second meeting of the UfW task force – the task force is tackling the trafficking of illegal wildlife products through engagement with the transport industry. Chaired by William Hague, the task force brings together leading figures from the private sector, including airlines and international trade alliances.

Quote from: wannable on May 15, 2015, 10:29:35 AM
Hi @snokitty the events are carried out planned in advance, so perhaps your thoughts of a lousy William....

that Her Majesty's decision by rule of in the highest pecking order should take responsibility, then she may be doing the lousy decisions.

A manager jumping a president's decision, you know what happens next.

Quote from: Macrobug on May 15, 2015, 05:07:28 AM
Part of the meetings is the 2nd meeting of the Task Force announced by William in Washington

QuoteThe day will start with the second meeting of the UfW task force – the task force is tackling the trafficking of illegal wildlife products through engagement with the transport industry. Chaired by William Hague, the task force brings together leading figures from the private sector, including airlines and international trade alliances.

Home | United For Wildlife (http://www.unitedforwildlife.org/#!/2015/05/duke-of-cambridge-to-attend-united-for-wildlife-meetings)

IMO - what a obvious yet brilliant way to tackle trafficking.  Remove the means of transporting the illegal wildlife products.....

Quote from: TLLK on May 15, 2015, 03:18:28 PM

Quote from: wannable on May 15, 2015, 10:29:35 AM
Hi @snokitty the events are carried out planned in advance, so perhaps your thoughts of a lousy William....

that Her Majesty's decision by rule of in the highest pecking order should take responsibility, then she may be doing the lousy decisions.

A manager jumping a president's decision, you know what happens next.

I agree @wannable .  Just like in any other royal family it appears that orders come from the top down in the BRF. Considering that the BRF is Europe's largest pool of full or part time working royals there has to be coordination with a master calendar for annual events ie: Trooping the Color, incoming or overseas state and official visits/tours, personal events (weddings, pregnancies, surgery, military deployment) with the most senior royal: HM taking precedence over all other members. The same is true in other royal families as the monarch is typically the HoS.

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Quote from: Macrobug on May 15, 2015, 05:07:28 AM
Part of the meetings is the 2nd meeting of the Task Force announced by William in Washington

QuoteThe day will start with the second meeting of the UfW task force – the task force is tackling the trafficking of illegal wildlife products through engagement with the transport industry. Chaired by William Hague, the task force brings together leading figures from the private sector, including airlines and international trade alliances.

Home | United For Wildlife (http://www.unitedforwildlife.org/#!/2015/05/duke-of-cambridge-to-attend-united-for-wildlife-meetings)

IMO - what a obvious yet brilliant way to tackle trafficking.  Remove the means of transporting the illegal wildlife products.....

Thank you for sharing all of this information @Macrobug. So often we don't have access  to this type of behind the scenes information. It's going to be an enormous task with multiple challenges but considering the alternative I don't believe there is any other choice.

QuotePrince William has spoken out against the "plunder and destruction" of African wildlife at the 25th anniversary of the conservation charity Tusk.

QuoteThe plunder and destruction of Africa's natural endowment remains one of the greatest challenges facing the world - and it is growing worse by the week.

Over the last 100 years, the abundance of the world's species has decreased by almost a third.

But the picture in the last few years has seen a genuinely unprecedented rise in the numbers of animals being slaughtered for their body parts.

With the illegal trade on the rise, our response to it must rapidly evolve. The time for words has long gone - we must see action.

– Prince William

QuoteGood evening, ladies and gentlemen.  It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Windsor Castle for this very special birthday evening.  It is quite amazing to see how many people are actually here, all of you longstanding friends of what I like to think of is the S.A.S. of conservation organisations – small, nimble, focused, effective, and astonishing in its outcomes. That sounds distinctly like I'm describing Charlie Mayhew but I'm not. 

I am hugely proud to be Royal Patron of Tusk Trust, a position I've now had for ten years – longer than any other position I've held bar one.

QuotePrince William: "We must take action now"

Prince William was Thursday attended a gala in honor of the 25th anniversary of the Tusk Trust. The son of Prince Charles gave a speech about the illegal hunting of endangered species.

The Duke of Cambridge said in his speech among other things that "the need to protect wild animals" is currently greater than ever. "You'd think we years ago had learned anything from the campaign to save the whale and polar bear, but unfortunately this is not so, "said the prince." The elephant and the rhino go like a few other animals in the same direction. Within a few decades, these animals are extinct in the wild, "continues William." We must take action now . "

During the gala gave singer Joss Stone a gig and money was raised at an auction. The Tusk Trust was established in 1990 to protect the wildlife in Africa. Prince William is patron of the charity.

QuoteDuke of Cambridge attends 2016 Tusk Conservation Awards

On Wednesday evening, The Duke of Cambridge as Patron of Tusk since 2005, attended the Tusk Conservation awards at the Albert and Victoria Museum. Before the ceremony, he attended a reception where he met the five finalists of the Tusk Conservation Award, sponsors and Tusk supporters.

There, he presented the Princes William Award to John Kahekwa, for a lifetime of conservation work. After the speech below, he presented Sir David Attenborough with a lifetime achievement award. Also in attendance were Carol and Michael Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge's parents.

This was the 3rd Tusk Conservation Awards. The aim of these awards is to showcase and highlight the ongoing work being done to preserve Africa's wildlife, conservation efforts, and natural herritage.

QuoteTusk's Royal Patron, HRH The Duke of Cambridge, who has campaigned globally to end of the illegal wildlife trade said today, "Wayne Lotter's violent and apparently targeted murder shows just how dangerous the situation has become in relation to the big money that is associated with the illegal ivory and rhino horn trades. Rangers and conservationists put themselves in harm's way every day to stop organised criminals destroying Africa's natural resources.

Governments and NGOs must win this fight for the sake of all of us, especially those in communities whose livelihoods are being plundered by murderous criminals. My deepest condolences to Wayne's family and all those at PAMS Foundation for this senseless loss."

QuoteThe Duke of Cambridge will deliver the keynote speech at the opening session of the 2018 Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference on 11th October #endwildlifecrime

QuoteThe UK government is hosting an international conference about the illegal wildlife trade on 11 to 12 October 2018. The conference will bring together global leaders to help eradicate illegal wildlife trade and better protect the world?s most iconic species from the threat of extinction.

QuotePrince William is patron of Tusk Trust and has attended the awards every year since their founding (except for last year, when awards were in South Africa instead of UK).

QuoteThe Tusk Conservation Awards gives us an opportunity to shout about extraordinary people & the tireless work they do to protect our most vulnerable animals #ForAllTheyDo

QuoteJulius Obwona receives The Tusk Wildlife Ranger Award from The Duke of Cambridge for his dedication and bravery working as a ranger to protect Africa's increasingly threatened wildlife

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News story
UK government supports global action to fight illegal wildlife trade
There has been progress in key areas in the six months since the UK government staged the largest-ever Illegal Wildlife Trade conference in October 2018 including the launch of education packs.
Published 22 April 2019

Schemes to combat poaching and protect species like marine turtles and grey parrots from being illegally traded, are among fourteen new projects set to benefit from a UK government fund to combat wildlife criminals around the globe.
Ministers have today marked Earth Day (22 April) by announcing that the schemes will each receive a share in ?4.6 million from the Illegal Wildlife Trade Challenge Fund.

Six months since the Duke of Cambridge and world leaders gathered in London for the biggest IWT conference in history, progress has been made at a pace around the world to tackle and end this crime.
In recent weeks, the UK has brought together some of the world?s leading specialists to form a consortium which will look at ways of reducing demand and driving behavioural change, to share knowledge and experience and inform further work to dampen demand for illegally traded wildlife and wildlife products.

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I hear that Prince William has been lined up for a TV programme with streaming giant Netflix after Prince Harry was snapped up by its powerful new U.S. rival, Apple TV+.
The documentary would be to mark the 30th anniversary of Tusk, the wildlife conservation charity of which Wills is royal patron.
'It's a big project,' an insider reveals. 'It will be a feature-length show that Netflix will show around the world.


'It will highlight William's vital work to save wildlife and will feature Tusk's current projects in Africa. Tusk thinks it will be brilliant in spreading the word about conservation.'

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A speech delivered by The Duke of Cambridge at a United for Wildlife Joint Taskforce meeting

Published 14 May 2019

A speech delivered by The Duke of Cambridge at a United for Wildlife Joint Taskforce meeting | The Royal Family (https://www.royal.uk/speech-delivered-duke-cambridge-united-wildlife-joint-taskforce-meeting)

QuoteToday The Duke of Cambridge is attending the first ever United for Wildlife Joint Taskforce meeting. @United4Wildlife is bringing together conservation organisations, governments, and global corporations in the fight to #EndWildlifeCrime.

Quote?We must start to see the people behind these evil crimes behind bars.? ? The Duke of Cambridge, at the first @United4Wildlife Joint Taskforces meeting #EndWildlifeCrime

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@KensingtonRoyal/Twitter

The Duke of Cambridge spoke at the first United for Wildlife joint taskforce on Tuesday, when the financial and transport sectors met to discuss ways to join forces to combat the illegal wildlife trade.

The joint taskforce took place at the Royal Geographical Society, and was chaired by Lord William Hague, the Chairman of the United for Wildlife?s international trade taskforce. Speakers from both the financial and transport sectors also spoke about how they operate and how they work with law enforcement on illegal wildlife trade.

William then gave a speech highlighting the work of both sectors.

?When we embarked on this work, bringing the private sector together with law enforcement, government and NGOs, our collective ambition was to build something that would significantly disrupt the illegal wildlife trade,? William said.

He spoke about how there were only 12 members in the organisation?s transport sector three years ago and how that number has grown to over 150 within transport and finance in ?a transportation taskforce that spans the globe; and a financial taskforce that has quickly followed suit.?

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Prince William & Duchess Kate will attend the  #TuskAwards at The Empire Cinema.Prince William, Patron, has attended the awards every year since their founding in 2013.

QuoteThe Duke and Duchess of Cambridge @KensingtonRoyal will attend the #TuskAwards on Thursday 21st November.

QuoteThe Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will attend the  #TuskAwards on Thurday 21st November.
For almost 30 years @Tusk_org has pioneered successful conservation action in Africa by protecting wildlife, empowering communities and working in the fight to #EndWildlifeCrime.

QuoteThe Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are to attend the #TuskAwards on November 21st at the Empire Cinema before joining a reception at the @NPGLondon #endwildlifecrime @tusk_org

Quote from: sandy on November 21, 2019, 07:48:37 PM
Any pictures?

QuoteEarlier today, Catherine and I spent some time with the  #TuskAwards nominees and finalists. Their bravery, single-minded determination, and commitment to African conservation is deeply deeply humbling." ? The Duke of Cambridge

QuoteWe have to move faster and more effectively to find ways to balance our demands on this planet 🌍 with the nature 🐘 we share it with.

QuoteWatch: The Duke of Cambridge and President Kenyatta of Kenya speak at the second joint meeting of the @United4Wildlife Taskforces #EndWildlifeCrime

QuoteSince their formation, the @United4Wildlife Taskforces have supported over 70 law investigations, contributed to 18 trafficker arrests and played a key role in disrupting a major international ivory, rhino horn and heroin syndicate in East Africa. #EndWildlifeCrime

Quote from: wannable on September 22, 2020, 12:44:46 PM
He ''gets away with it'' because he is a moderate conservative. IF he had been an extreme leftist ways of speech, I bet, almost sure, he'd be raked into the coals so to speak.  He keeps in mind he belongs to the 1%, hence his speeches are cautious and prudent. 

And so, non controversial, non woke, non Do As I say, he won't be front page news media with a heated discussion.

Quote from: Curryong on September 23, 2020, 12:45:06 AM
Woke is not a pejorative word, except among the extremely conservative . And both he (and Charles) have been 'raked through the coals' when they make speeches on conservation, in the comments section of your favourite tabloid by the Twitter mob. That includes the comment section of the Fail in the last couple of articles they ran on the topic of William's TV doco on conservation. And he HAS indeed  been accused by them of 'Do as I say, not as I do', with comments about living in palaces, taking expensive overseas holidays, using family helicopters, carbon footprints, etc etc.

He's also been raked through the coals in the past by one of your favourites, Piers Morgan, over his stance on wild animal conservation and protection versus shooting wild birds on Royal estates. That came into the public arena again recently when 7 year old George was present at a shoot at Sandringham, and it was discussed on morning TV programmes.

QuoteIt?s easy to be cynical about the monarchy and the environment, and that is my proud default setting. However, I did find William?s film surprisingly moving. It is beautifully filmed in stunning locations from Anglesey in Wales to the Hindu Kush mountain range that stretches through Afghanistan, and with the usual cast of popular charismatic creatures: elephants, red squirrels, penguins, dragonflies, and so on. The Attenborough Doctrine ? we can still save the earth but there ain?t much time ? is hammered home. It?s all rather too familiar, and, frankly, tedious.

What is more interesting and uplifting are the small hopeful examples of people doing something about it. We learn about a community in Africa?s Namibia ?guarding? their rhinos, the teenagers in Scotland?s Ullapool who saved their coastline from industrial dredging, and a remarkably eloquent 10-year-old kid from Liverpool named Elliott who?s started a national movement of junior wildlife guardians. Elliott (now 11) is an embryonic Attenborough-style green leader of the future who I hope we will see more of. He and his mates at All Saints Catholic Primary School in Anfield have built an insect refuge wittily called ?Bugingham Palace?, complete with a Fuzzy-Felt queen bee on the balcony. William appreciates it, as do we all.

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The Duke of Cambridge has condemned the ?horrendous? attack that killed at least six park rangers in Africa?s oldest national park.

The rangers were killed as they guarded endangered species from an armed militia at Virunga National Park, a two million-acre reserve in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The Duke, who as president of United for Wildlife has worked with park director Emmanuel de Merode, has warned about dangers to rangers from poachers.

He said on Monday night: ?The horrendous attack on staff at the Virunga National Park is abhorrent and I condemn the actions of those responsible in the strongest terms.

?Rangers who work tirelessly to protect both the national park and the neighbouring communities should be honoured not attacked. They should never find themselves in a position where their lives are on the line.?

QuoteWe are very grateful to The Duke of Cambridge for his recent support through our Fallen Ranger Fund for the families impacted by the devastating loss of six Rangers at Virunga National Park in January.

QuoteProudly announcing we'll be having 👑 Prince Williams at our event next week!
Climate Action Day - Nov 4

Quote from: wannable on November 01, 2022, 09:12:07 PM
If he had both hands in pockets definitely. Just one hand/pocket, probably toying with?!  :laugh:

Quote from: wannable on November 04, 2022, 02:11:22 PM
The Prince and Princess of Wales
@KensingtonRoyal

The Finalists have joined the chat #EarthshotBoston2022
https://twitter.com/i/status/1588438621648048129


A video message from William to the finalists

Quote from: TLLK on November 05, 2022, 01:06:24 PM
The Wales confirm their trip to Boston for the Earthshot Prize Awards.

Prince and Princess of Wales confirm joint Boston trip as Earthshot finalists announced ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/walesfamily/prince-and-princess-of-wales-confirm-joint-boston-trip-as-earthshot-finalists-announced-183102/)

QuoteThe Prince and Princess of Wales are confirmed to attend the second annual Earthshot Prize Awards in Boston on 2 December. The confirmation comes as the Prince revealed the 2022 finalists ? an accomplished group of innovators and entrepreneurs working on 15 solutions to the planet?s biggest environmental challenges.

The 15 finalists will be in the running to receive a ?1 million prize. The award is inspired by former U.S. President John F. Kennedy?s ?Moonshot.? The plan was to unite millions of people with one goal ? to put a man on the moon with the most innovative technology of the 1960s.

Quote from: wannable on November 20, 2022, 01:11:33 PM
The article has to do with the latest RFK heroic act of Sussexes vs Racist Monarchy, but I'm posting the Times article here because it has to do with Waleses visit to the USA

Harry and Meghan trashed the monarchy. Can William and Kate win back American hearts?
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/harry-and-meghan-trashed-the-monarchy-can-william-and-kate-win-back-american-hearts-wp9c30hvz
Harry and Meghan trashed the monarchy. Can William and Kate win back American hearts? | News | The Sunday Times (https://archive.ph/cLmUV)

Basically, the Sussex/RFK strategy to tarnish the PPOW's trip to the USA/Earthshot Prize tied to the new collab with JFK Library Foundation

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Mavros adds with enthusiasm: ?The Prince has earned the respect of seasoned conservationists in Africa ? and that?s not an easy thing to do. All hold him in admiration ? he?s a torchbearer. He gets it. He understands the actual challenges Africa faces ? he?s the most suitable young leader for our world. He?s absorbed our problems and understands them, but he also communicates them well.?

?The Prince of Wales understands Africa ? he?s the most suitable young leader for our world? (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2022/12/02/prince-wales-understands-africa-suitable-young-leader-world/)

QuoteHRH The Prince of Wales hosts industry leaders at a Fields in Trust roundtable to discuss how green spaces can help to tackle some of the key challenges facing communities now and in the future.

Charity Fields in Trust convened planners, designers, developers, and house builders for the conversation focussing on how green spaces should be championing health and well-being, inclusion and diversity, climate change and nature recovery.

The event held at Kensington Palace yesterday provided an opportunity for HRH The Prince of Wales, President of Fields in Trust, to listen to the current challenges and discuss how the charity plans to transform the approach to delivering future green spaces through practical tools and guidance.