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Achievements

EDGE through the years

2017-10

Nat Geo Photo Ark EDGE fellowships launched

Nat Geo Photo Ark EDGE fellowships launched

EDGE and National Geographic launch new collaborative Nat Geo Photo Ark EDGE Fellowships

2017-09

2017 Conservation Leadership course

2017 Conservation Leadership course

London

The 2016 cohort of EDGE Fellows attended a two week Conservation Leadership training course at ZSL, on scaling up their projects post-Fellowship.

2017-08

Scientific expeditions – Online Learning Course Launched

Scientific expeditions – Online Learning Course Launched

Our online learning team launch the online course “Scientific expeditions“, on expedition planning.

2017-05

First record of a slender-snouted crocodile nest in Ghana

First record of a slender-snouted crocodile nest in Ghana

Ghana

EDGE Fellow Emmanuel Amoah records the first ever West African slender-snouted crocodile nest in Ghana.

2017-04

EDGE Science Workshop

Shoebill from Project visit 2017

London

Reflecting on 10 years of EDGE, we held a scientific workshop to ensure our EDGE prioritisation methodology is based on cutting-edge science.

2017-03

Ocean optimism – Online Learning Course Launched

Ocean optimism – Online Learning Course Launched

Our online learning team launch the online course “Ocean optimism” on marine conservation.

2017-01

10 Years on the EDGE

10 Years on the EDGE

EDGE celebrates its 10th anniversary since it was first launched in 2007.

2017-01

The First EDGE Expedition to Cuba!

The First EDGE Expedition to Cuba!

Cuba

The 2017 Erasmus Darwin Barlow EDGE expedition took place in the EDGE hotspot of Cuba.

2016-11

Worth more alive – Online Learning Course Launched

Worth more alive – Online Learning Course Launched

Our online learning team launch the online course “Worth more alive” on the illegal wildlife trade.

2016-11

EDGE Fellow Diorene Wins the Disney Conservation Hero Award

EDGE Fellow Diorene Wins the Disney Conservation Hero Award

Our EDGE Fellow Diorene won the Disney Conservation Hero Award for her work to protect the pygmy sloth.

2016-09

Species and Spaces – Online Learning Course Launched

Species and Spaces – Online Learning Course Launched

Our online learning team launch the online course “Species and spaces” on conservation prioritisation.

2016-07

2016 Conservation Leadership Course

2016 Conservation Leadership Course

London

The 2015 cohort of EDGE Fellows attended a two week Conservation Leadership training course at ZSL, on scaling up their projects post-Fellowship.

2016-03

2016 Conservation Tools Training Course – Philippines

2016 Conservation Tools Training Course – Philippines

Philippines

New fellows joined the EDGE team in the Philippines for a month-long training course on the skills needed to undertake their projects.

2015-12

Take action – Online Learning Course Launched

Take action – Online Learning Course Launched

Our online learning team launch the online course “Take action” on getting involved in conservation.

2015-10

Conservation innovation – Online Learning Course Launched

Conservation innovation – Online Learning Course Launched

Our online learning team launch “Conservation innovation“, on technological problem-solving.

2015-09

People and conservation – Online Learning Course Launched

People and conservation – Online Learning Course Launched

Our online learning team launch “People and conservation“, highlighting why conservation is about people and wildlife.

2015-07

2015 Conservation Leadership Course

2015 Conservation Leadership Course

London
The 2014 cohort of EDGE Fellows attended a two week Conservation Leadership training course at ZSL, on scaling up their projects post-Fellowship.

2015-04

Seychelles Sheath-tailed Bats Protected

Seychelles Sheath-tailed Bats Protected

EDGE Fellow Diana Renaud as part of the EDGE Seychelles project helped establish legislation to protect Sheath-tailed bats and their roosts.

2015-02

Mistbelt Chirping Frog Found

Mistbelt Chirping Frog Found

South Africa

Our EDGE Fellow Mea finds this elusive frog, which has not been seen in the past 8 years.

2015-02

2015 Conservation Tools Training Course – Costa Rica

2015 Conservation Tools Training Course – Costa Rica

Costa Rica

New fellows joined the EDGE team in Costa Rica for a month-long training course on the skills needed to undertake their projects.