Hosted by the IUCN and the IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas, in collaboration with the International Ranger Federation, Re:wild, Conservation Allies, Universal Ranger Support Alliance, IUCN US and WWF Tigers Alive Initiative, these awards are intended to improve rangers’ capabilities, raise awareness about the critical role they play in conservation efforts, and help share rangers’ unique stories and perspectives.
Winners will receive awards of $25,000, $20,000, $15,000, and four of $10,000 to support the work of their associated organization. Two additional awards of $10,000 each will be given specifically to rangers working to save tigers in protected areas.
All awardees will receive a unique uniform patch. Award funds can be used towards purchasing essential supplies or equipment, providing training, supporting the family of a deceased ranger, or other ranger welfare activities.
The International Ranger Award aims to recognize all types of rangers including Indigenous, community, and volunteer rangers as well as those employed in protected and conserved areas. Nominations are encouraged regardless of duties, gender, ethnicity, or geographic location.
The 3rd Annual International Ranger Award will recognize the remarkable work of rangers in protected areas around the world. 2023 Nominations closed on the 5 April 2023. Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on the 26th of July 2023.
Join the IUCN and partners to celebrate those on the frontlines of conservation action at the 3rd annual IUCN WCPA International Ranger Awards ceremony.
26 July 2023, 14:30 – 16:00 (CEST). Livestreamed on the IUCN Protected and Conserved Areas Facebook page.
Register for the webinar now at: https://engage.iucn.org/…/iucn-wcpa-international…
Learn more about the IUCN WCPA International Ranger Awards and why we recognise conservation heroes here or the IUCN Facebook page here.
Previous winners of the awards from 2021 and 2022 can be found here.
