For the Love of Wildlife has spearheaded several national and international campaigns to combat wildlife extinction and promote ethical conservation practices. Our collaborative efforts with governments, NGOs, tourism and global conservation networks have amplified the impact of our work, fostering cross-border cooperation in the preservation of wildlife.
2012
2012
Discovering we’re in the midst of a sixth mass extinction and lions are on the precipice due to captive breeding and ‘canned’ hunting.
2014
2014
Launching For the Love of Wildlife as a professional platform to campaign against this brutal and horrific industry of breeding wildlife for trade.
2016
2016
Finding ivory for sale in Melbourne, making Australia complicit in the current poaching crisis.
2016
Launched #NoDomesticTrade campaign to close the rampant domestic trade in ivory and rhino horn in Australia.
2018
2018
#MelbourneCrush triggered a Parliamentary Inquiry into the legal trade in ivory and rhino horn in Australia, revealing the global legal trade system is unfit-for-purpose.
2018
With our collaborative partners, meeting more than 33 countries to modernise the legal trade in endangered species, a trade system that hasn’t been updated since the 70’s despite being one of the most lucrative trades in the world.
2019
2019
Environment Minister Sussan Ley committed to close the domestic trade in ivory and rhino horn, announced at CITES CoP in Geneva in 2019.
2019
Attended launch of eCITES in Sri Lanka.
2020
2020
Focus on rewilding as a solution to extinction and mitigating climate change.
2020
Collaborate on innovative solutions to hydrate and regenerate degraded land.
2024
2024
Launch of PanGaia Project and scientific research program.
Acknowledgement of Country
In the spirit of reconciliation, For the Love of Wildlife acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate, honouring their enduring connection to land, waters and skies. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
We recognise the profound relationship that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have with this land and its diverse wildlife. Their deep cultural and spiritual connection has preserved the natural beauty and biodiversity of this country for thousands of years. We aim to foster genuine partnerships, supporting and amplifying Indigenous peoples’ ongoing custodial responsibilities on their lands.
We acknowledge all beings, human and non-human, revitalising spiritual relationships with Mother Earth and all who reside here. In every decision we make, we aspire to collaborate with the Earth’s capacity to nurture life and sustain its generative processes