Saving Nature 101

Achieving change is hard, but people just like you, living ordinary lives, were at some stage compelled to act for what they believed in and learnt how to be successful in Saving Nature. Here are stories of success, case studies, inspiring moments in history and a small but growing set of resources from simple through to advanced, on the basic building blocks of how to be effective in Saving Nature.

“I’m doing the best I can. That’s all we can do. Whoever you are, wherever we are, there is something in our lives that we can do, no matter how small it is, collectively it will make a difference.”
- Wangari Maathai
Wangari Maathai's inspiring story of the hummingbird.
David Attenborough Gavin Thurston

David Attenborough on how to save our planet

Naturalist Sir David Attenborough addresses the biggest question of our times - how to save our planet.

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How to save life on Earth

Biologist and Pulitzer winner E.O. Wilson's proposes a bold plan to preserve the world’s biodiversity: set aside half of the entire planet for natural habitats.

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Marina Silva - champion of the Amazon

Born in the Amazon, Marina Silva has been a major figure for decades in its preservation. This film explores her life.

Wangari Maathai

Wangari Maathai - founder of the Green Belt movement

This tribute explores the remarkable work of Professor Wangari Maathai - founder of the Green Belt movement

Franklin River Blockade Peter Pullinger

Let the Franklin Flow - Saving a Wild River

In 1983 an audacious campaign to save a wild river became a defining moment in Australian environmental history

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De Fiets is Niets - The Bicycle Is Nothing

Today the Netherlands has a reputation as a kind of bicycling paradise. This was not inevitable but the result of a long and concerted effort.

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Lesson 1: Connect with your corner of Earth

Every story of success in protecting nature through human history starts with one person who felt a deep love for and connection with their corner of planet Earth.

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Belted Galloway Cattle: Protectors of the Heather

These cattle graze in the grassland of the Common, eating fauna that would otherwise threaten the heather. 

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The joy of bush regeneration

I can zone out, I can relax and just think about the world, think about nothing. 

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The Bradley Method of Bushland Conservation

The Bradley sisters knew what they were talking about. Today, we can follow in their example, and all do our part to help save the bush. 

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The importance of bush in an urban environment

Today, the fight for bushland needs the support of entire communities. Because it is there for everyone to enjoy. 

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Nature's Protection: Heart connection is the key

Conservation expert, Virginia Young, discusses the importance of a heart connection in Nature campaigns. Action is never taken unless people care. 

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Video content creation for Kuno

A Kuno guide for creating video content by experienced photo-journalist Dan Broun. This how to guide talks you through how to easily create shareable videos, interviews and film to tell the stories of nature and inspire and encourage the community to celebrate and protect nature

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Re-wilding Europe – Western Iberia

An introduction documentary about one of the pilot project of Re-wilding Europe called "Western -- Iberia". In this documentary, stakeholders talk about how they see the future of the "Western-Iberian" landscape.

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Re-wilding Scotland

In 2010, as a student completing her MA in Broadcast Journalism, George Tomlinson made a film about rewilding in Scotland. She interviewed some of the early pioneers of more radical conservation in Scotland such as Alan Watson Featherstone, Roy Dennis and the late Dick Balharry, as well as some of those working the land who worry about changing land use and bringing back missing species

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Local Heroes

The Goldman Environmental Prize honors the achievements and leadership of grassroots environmental advocates from around the world. The 2025 prize winners have demonstrated a heroic commitment to achieve change in their care for their corner of our remarkable planet.

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After dark – The glorious nightlife of Bruny Island

Join Inala nature guide Cat Davidson for an engaging and immersive presentation that will unveil the fascinating lives of the island’s nocturnal residents. 

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Jamie Kirkpatrick: a life for Nature

We pay our respects to Tasmanian conservation giant, Distinguished Professor Jamie Kirkpatrick, who passed away last month aged 78. Kuno's Dan Broun spoke with Jamie last year and we publish this interview to help remember him and honour his life and legacy.

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Intro to Campaign Strategy: Tools to Save Nature

Here, expert campaigner Paul Oosting gives you a free introduction into some powerful strategic tools to help you think through how to Save Nature

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