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Deepening partnerships to safeguard Gabon’s rich marine biodiversity 🌊

Gabon’s waters are home to critically endangered humpback dolphins, humpback whale calving grounds, and over 60 species of sharks and rays. The Central African country also hosts the largest nesting population of leatherback sea turtles in the world — up to 30% of the global population use Gabon’s beaches to nest.

Gabon is a leader in marine conservation in Africa, having established nine marine parks and 11 aquatic reserves in 2017 alone. With its three coastal national parks, Gabon is protecting nearly 27% of its waters.

We are proud to partner with the Ministry of the Sea, Fisheries and the Blue Economy and the National Park Agency (ANPN), to support their work to ensure marine biodiversity will thrive. Together we are working to make sure Gabon’s marine protected areas and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) are well protected by effective law enforcement.

Earlier this month, WildAid’s marine team strengthened these partnerships by:
* Signing a new three-year partnership with Gabon’s National Park Agency to enhance marine conservation and enforcement capacity across the country’s waters.

* Meeting with the Ministry of the Sea, Fisheries and the Blue Economy to advance plans to combat illegal fishing, including low-cost vessel tracking for small boats, expanded training for fisheries inspectors, and ongoing community outreach to promote sustainable fishing practices.

These actions marked an important step toward a sustainable blue economy and a thriving future for Gabon’s marine ecosystems!
Protecting pangolins, one menu at a time 💚
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“To protect nature, we must avoid consuming pangolin meat, because this animal is very important to the ecosystem. We need to go back to our roots to understand that the pangolin helps protect the nature, it’s important for our forests.” —Mimie, Cameroonian artist.

Cameroonian singer, songwriter, and actress Mimie has lent her star power to the protection of pangolins and her country’s natural heritage.

Last year, WildAid launched the “No Pangolin on my Plate” campaign, inviting restaurants in Cameroon to make a public commitment to not serve pangolin meat.

Mimie recently visited three participating restaurants that have signed up for the campaign, applauding the restaurants’ commitment and reminding everyone that protecting Cameroon’s wildlife is also an act of national pride and civic responsibility.

To date, 502 restaurants serving wild meat and traditional Cameroonian dishes have signed up for the campaign. Nearly 150 of those same restaurants were previously serving pangolin meat and have now agreed to remove it from their menus!

Pangolins are a vital part of Cameroon’s cultural identity and biodiversity. By protecting these vulnerable mammals, restaurant owners also preserve the country’s biodiversity and a natural heritage that is both precious and irreplaceable.

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WildAid is taking the TEDx stage!
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We’re thrilled to share that WildAid CEO Meaghan Brosnan will take the TEDx stage in Boston this November!

As part of Planet Action ([link removed]) — a global gathering spotlighting actionable ideas for a livable planet — Meaghan will explore how advertising can unlock climate action in the United States.

Attending in Boston?
- Catch Meaghan’s talk on November 15 (Block 6) at MIT's Kresge Auditorium.
- Register here (it’s FREE to attend) ([link removed]) .

Can’t make it in person?
- We’ll share the video of Meaghan’s talk after the event. Stay tuned!
Let’s talk about climate — starting with what matters most to us 💬
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At WildAid, we have built a community around preserving and restoring a thriving natural world, with wildlife at the forefront. When we discuss climate change here, it is often framed through the impact on wildlife — not because that is the only frame — but because it uses our shared values as the foundation for discussion.

Tracing our emotions about climate change back to their underlying values, like respect for nature, health, safety, or community, can open space for connection on the topic. When discussing climate change within the communities we belong to — neighborhoods, schools, faith groups, or clubs — these shared values can serve as a starting point for meaningful conversations that inspire awareness and collective action.

Productive conversations about climate change can begin by naming those shared values and their community benefit. This can even help overcome anxiety or concern on the topic. When discussing biking, it may be more beneficial to point out the health benefits than the emissions reductions. Or, when discussing a significant investment like EVs, solar panels, or heat pumps, the long-term financial benefits may be more persuasive than the long-term environmental benefit. Pointing to these community-wide values of human health and financial security will do more than leaning on moral or scientific imperatives. By thinking globally but acting and talking locally, we turn abstract environmental issues into collective efforts rooted in care, connection, and belonging.

Discussion guide for this month: Ask yourself to identify the shared values of the communities you belong to. Use these values as the foundation of your climate conversations, whether those values are the importance of the natural world or the safety of your local school group.

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Register for our next livestream
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Join us on November 20th at 11am PST / 2pm EST for WildAid Live: Protecting Iconic Species from Africa to Asia, ([link removed]) a special 30-minute livestream. WildAid’s team will share progress in combating the illegal wildlife trade — from significant reductions in pangolin product consumption in China to powerful new campaigns that reduce urban demand for illicit wild meat in Africa. Hear how together we are rewriting the future for lions, pangolins, and other beloved species.
Double your impact for wildlife and habitats
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Your generosity makes WildAid’s global wildlife protection possible, and starting today, your gift can double in impact.

We’re thrilled to share that every donation made today through December 31 will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $400,000!

If you’d like to learn more, we’re here to help — reach out to us anytime at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .
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