Author: Caterina Boitani
In January 2014 Fauna & Flora International (FFI) appointed Dr Claudio Segré Vice President of FFI in recognition of the Foundation’s important support and deep friendship with the organisation.
The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) recognised the Foundation’s continuing support, inviting Dr Claudio Segré to join IUCN’s circle of “Patrons of Nature” in December 2013.
For 110 years Fauna and Flora International (FFI) has dedicated itself to the conservation of the world’s threatened species. This was cause for celebration in October 2013 when FFI, together with Sir David Attenborough, hosted a gala dinner at the…
In 2013 the Jerusalem Zoo celebrated its 20th anniversary which concurred with the inauguration of its new “Living with the Wolves” exhibit. The development of this new enclosure was made possible by the financial support of Fondation Segré. On the…
Although its origins can be traced back to the initial purchase of land in 1991, the Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) became a public charitable organization in 2001. AWC now owns 22 sanctuaries covering more than 2.6 million hectares around Australia.…
On 20th March 2013, IUCN and Fondation Segré had the pleasure of hosting a dinner-conference in the honour of one of Australia’s most well-known conservationists, writers and climatologists: Professor Tim Flannery. Held in the beautiful “Société de Lecture” in the…
Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust is an international charity working globally towards saving species from extinction and conserving the diversity and integrity of the life on earth. Headquartered in Jersey, UK and working with a wide range of international partners, this…
The European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) is an organization for the European and Middle East zoo and aquarium community that links over 340 member organizations in 41 countries. EAZA is committed to enhancing the professionalism and standards of…
Established over a century ago, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) was the world’s first international conservation organisation. The pioneering work of its founders in Africa led to the creation of numerous protected areas, including Kruger and Serengeti National Parks. FFI’s…
The Fondo Ambiente Italiano (FAI), a non-profit foundation created in 1975, is the National Trust of Italy. As such, its mission is the conservation and preservation of Italian cultural and historical heritage as reflected in buildings and properties of architectural and…
Founded in 1948, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is the world’s first global environmental organisation, becoming today the largest professional global conservation network. IUCN’s mission is focused on conserving biodiversity, which is demonstrated by addressing some of…
The Israel Nature and Parks Authority (NPA) is a governmental body charged with the protection of nature, landscape and heritage in Israel. To carry out these functions properly, the NPA has three main goals: a) to protect the biodiversity, ecosystems and…
While attending the Duke of Edinburgh Conservation Medal Award Ceremony, a WWF International event held at Buckingham Palace on 22nd October 2012, Dr Claudio Segré, Chairman of the Foundation, had the great honour of meeting His Royal Highness the Duke…
Nordens Ark is one of the largest zoological institutions in Sweden. It covers a 383 ha area and houses over 80 endangered species. The institution is involved in the reintroduction of local fauna and a number of field projects among…
The Ramat Gan “Safari”, the Zoological Center of Tel Aviv, occupies 250 acres of nature in the heart of a densely populated urban area in Israel. It has the largest animal collection in the Middle East: the African Park and…
Poaching and illegal trade of animals have reached unprecedented and worrying proportions worldwide. This emergency is being tackled by several institutions and international conventions. WWF, already a leader in this field, has established a Global Action Plan with adequate resources…
Based in the Netherlands and supported amongst others by the Dutch Postcode Lottery, Rewilding Europe (RE) wants to make Europe a wilder place, with much more space for wildlife, wilderness and natural processes. Bringing back the variety of life for all…
Founded by Mark and Sarah Tompkins, the Samara Private Game Reserve was developed as a platform whereby like-minded conservationists can contribute to the preservation of global biodiversity of the Great Karoo (South Africa). Their main mission is to restore the…
The Tisch Family Zoological Gardens, also known as the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo, opened in 1993. Stretching across almost 100 acres, it is ranked year after year as one of the top tourist sites in Israel and has become a bridge between communities.…
The Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN) is a UK charity, established in 1994, offering awards and grants to outstanding nature conservationists around the world. Its aims are to cooperate financially with some of the world’s most dynamic nature conservation leaders, to support work…
The World Wide Fund For Nature (WWF), conceived in 1961, is one of the world’s largest conservation organisations. The central secretariat for the network – WWF International – is located in Gland, Switzerland. Its mission is to stop the degradation…
The Zoological Society of London (ZSL) granted an important distinction to Fondation Segré in February 2012. Dr Claudio Segré was appointed an Honorary Conservation Fellow of ZSL in recognition of his contribution.
The Zoological Society of London (ZSL), founded in 1826, is a charity in England and Wales devoted to the worldwide conservation of animals and their habitats. Its strategic aims are to undertake and promote high quality zoological research to achieve its conservation…
As a conservation centre, Zurich Zoo focuses on eco systems and the protection of species. The zoo is involved with international breeding programmes (EEP, ESB) and, if possible, helps find animals for resettlement programmes. The animals at Zurich Zoo are…