Paul Harrison, MBA, FRGS

When the rains fall…🌧️ 🐘 Elephants trudge through a heavy shower in Samburu National Reserve. The park is thriving right now - lush, green and alive. 💚 🎥 Dennis Lemantile

We are deeply moved by the outpouring of love for our founder, Dr Iain Douglas-Hamilton, who sadly passed away last night. Asante sana for your kindness and support. Our friends at Maramedia have shared a touching tribute from the film 'A Life Among Elephants'. Farewell, Iain.

Two young gorillas from the Nyakwame family share a playful moment in their bamboo forest, with silverback Nyakwame appearing at the end. 🦍 Donate today to support gorilla conservation: bit.ly/48zosAH #WorldWildlifeConservationDay #Crypto #BTC

Join me this Friday at Hyll Hotel in the Cotswolds for a evening with explorer, Mark Wood FRGS. Mark will reveal exciting new plans... 📅 Friday 28 November 🕖 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm 📍 Hyll Hotel, Campden Road, Charingworth, GL55 6NS 🎟 RSVP: email via 🔗 hyllhotel.com/happenings/thr…

With the leadership of more than 20 Senators and Members of Congress, the Mexico Oceans Caucus was officially launched in the LXVI Legislature. This multi-party platform brings together legislators united by a shared commitment to protect our oceans, seas, and coasts. With the support of ICCF Mexico, the initiative aims to strengthen legislative cooperation, advance science-based policymaking, and promote a shared national agenda for the sustainable use and conservation of marine and coastal ecosystems. The Mexico Oceans Caucus reaffirms its mission to build, from within Congress, a future where the well-being of communities and the health of our oceans move forward together. The ICCF Group wishes to thank: @senadomexicano, @RicardoAnayaC, @IvidelizaR, @MakiOrtizD, @caroviggiano, @karencastrejont, @SusanaZatarain, @MarcelaGuerraNL, @Azucena_Arreola, @BenavidesCobos, @DipHumbertoCoss, @JoaquinZA2012, @Rociolopezgoro, @RosalindaSavala, @FelicitaPo20796, @chimal_dan, @karenyaiti, @SEMARNAT_mx, @Agricultura_mex, @SRE_mx, Senadora Gina Gerardina Campuzano González, Diputada Julia Licet Jiménez Angulo, Diputada Ma. del Carmen Cabrera Lagunas, and Diputada Any Marilú Porras Baylón.

We urgently need a global treaty on Plastics. Single use plastic should be phase out immediately. Belem, State of Para , UNFCCC COP 30.

Multilateral banks confirm they doubled adaptation finance since 2019, reaching US$26 billion last year for low-income countries. Still far short of the US$300–400 billion annually needed, but the fastest growth on record. #COP30 afdb.org/en/news-and-ev…

From COP30 Belém: Loss & Damage Fund is now fully operational. First US$250 million call for proposals launched this week — the first tangible money on the table since the fund was created in 2021. Developing nations finally see cash flowing. #COP30 climatechangenews.com/2025/11/11/cli…

🦏 Kenya's black rhino population surpasses 1,000 in 2025—a 150% rise from the 1980s. Total rhinos reach 1,977, with translocations to Loisaba Conservancy advancing the 2,000 target by 2037. #KenyaConservation #BlackRhinoSuccess

When we tear nature apart, the consequences hitch a ride home with us. Ticks on trafficked pangolins carry diseases that can leap between species. mg.co.za/the-green-guar…

Excited to see the launch of 'Carbon Finance for Sustainable Development' course by Newt Natural Capital. This CPD-certified course equips professionals with expertise in structuring, financing, & managing high-integrity carbon projects. Register interest: newtnaturalcapital.com/training-cours…

New Nature study by lead author Ty Loft reveals animal-mediated ecosystem functions in sub-Saharan Africa have declined to 64% of historical levels. Megafauna collapse drives shifts; energetics approach key for restoration. nature.com/articles/s4158… #Biodiversity #Conservation

Oceanographers warn Atlantic circulation nears tipping point, risking 20–30 cm UK sea-level rise by 2100 & coastal habitat loss. Mitigation critical now. nature.com/articles/s4146… #ClimateTippingPoints #OceanHealth

Natural England launches Delivering Security through Nature: accelerating recovery, sustainable growth, health via green spaces, & climate resilience. Essential for UK biodiversity net gain. gov.uk/government/pub… #NatureRecovery #UKEnvironment

Brazil reports 11% drop in Amazon deforestation (Aug 2024–Jul 2025), cutting ~150 Mt CO₂ emissions yearly. Strengthened enforcement & indigenous rights key. apnews.com/article/defore… #AmazonProtection #Deforestation

New Nature Communications study: Europe faces >€100bn annual losses by 2050 from pollinator collapse, threatening food security. Urgent need for habitat protection in farming. nature.com/articles/s4146… #Pollinators #BiodiversityCrisis

COP30 in Belém commits $10bn to nature-based solutions, restoring ecosystems & boosting carbon sinks. Vital for meeting 30% land protection by 2030. news.un.org/en/story/2025/… #COP30 #NatureBasedSolutions #Biodiversity

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them.

Each year it is an honour to take part in Remembrance Sunday at the Cenotaph in London alongside other members of the Royal Family and in front of veterns and their families. Lest We Forget.

Five incredible Winners. Five moments of elation. Five leaders who are making our world a better place. #EarthshotRio