“Reaching the summit is an achievement. Reaching the peak requires intention, strategy and the courage to keep climbing.” Dr. Ken Chandler, PCC, LCOP, ICMA-CM Chief Potential Officer, Quest Strategic Solutions, LLC Using the metaphor of climbing Mount Career, I invited delegates at the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) Mid-Year Meeting 2026 to consider that […]
WAZA Welcomes New Member – Canopy Strategic Partners Posted: 23 June 2026 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is pleased to welcome Canopy Strategic Partners, based in the United States, as a new Corporate Member. Canopy Strategic Partners is a planning and consulting firm that works with zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens, conservation organisations and other
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Stewards of Tomorrow: Building the Leaders, Organisations and Partnerships Conservation Needs Conservation is often measured in decades. Species recovery programmes span generations. Habitat restoration can take years before results become visible. Behaviour change, policy development and education initiatives rarely happen overnight. Yet behind every conservation success story is something less visible: people. People who lead. People who
The Power of Connection: Reflecting on the 6th Joint TAG Meeting in Taipei Population management is often associated with data, demographics, planning, and technical expertise. Yet behind every successful programme lies something equally important: connection. Connection between people. Connection between institutions. Connection between regions. Connection between ex situ and in situ conservation. And ultimately, connection between knowledge and action. From 25–28 May
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