Discover the People Changing Our Planet’s Future

Future For Nature supports young conservationists who turn their passion for nature into real-world change

Our mission

Celebrating, Empowering
and Catalyzing conservation impact

We believe that true impact begins with one brave idea. A spark that grows into a movement when people dare to act, connect and share their knowledge. Though our Award, mentoring and community, we give these changemakers the tools and trust to follow their path and inspire others along the way.

  • Awards

    Annually we recognize three young conservation leaders with a €50.000 Award.

    Learn about the Awards

  • Family

    All FFN Winners join our global community to continue to inspire and support each other.

    Meet the Family

  • Support

    All our work is possible through the support of our partners and donors.

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Meet the Future For Nature Family

Fighting for species conservation, all around the world.

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Dayana Blanco

Award year: 2026
Country: Bolivia
Class: Birds
Solution: Community engagement, Habitat restoration

Anthony Waddle

Award year: 2025
Country: Australia
Class: Amphibians
Solution: Guiding policy, Rehabilitation, Scientific research

Callie Veelenturf

Award year: 2024
Country: Panama
Class: Reptiles
Solution: Bycatch mitigation, Community engagement, Guiding policy, Scientific research

Marina Kameni

Award year: 2026
Country: Cameroon
Class: Amphibians
Solution: Alternative livelihoods, Community engagement, Scientific research

Kumar Paudel

Award year: 2025
Country: Nepal
Class: Mammals
Solution: Community engagement, Education, Guiding policy, Mitigating wildlife crime

Rinzin Lama

Award year: 2024
Country: Nepal
Class: Mammals
Solution: Community engagement, Reducing conflict

Olabisi Atofarati

Award year: 2026
Country: Nigeria
Class: Fish
Solution: Community engagement, Scientific research

Ruthmery Pillco

Award year: 2025
Country: Peru
Class: Mammals
Solution: Community engagement, Reducing conflict, Restoring habitat

Hana Weaver

Award year: 2024
Country: Puerto Rico
Class: Birds
Solution: Community engagement, Ex-situ breeding

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Browse every winner and their impactful work.

Meet the family
Meet the family

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