Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ mourns the loss of leading conservationist Professor Richard Leakey
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ is deeply saddened by the passing of Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Patron of Nature Professor Richard Leakey – an eminent paleoanthropologist and conservationist celebrated for his fossil discoveries and his efforts to preserve the wildlife of the African continent.
Professor Richard Leakey
Richard contributed greatly to Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ and the work of our Members. He played a key role in efforts to combat elephant and rhino poaching, campaigned for protection of great apes, and led calls to tackle threats to biodiversity.
In an illustrious career spanning six decades, Richard was Director of Kenya’s National Museums, Director of the Wildlife Conservation and Management department, founding Director and Chairman of the Kenya Wildlife Service, Member of Parliament in Kenya, Head of the Public Service and Secretary to the Cabinet. He founded and led the Turkana Basin Institute, and was appointed Professor of Anthropology at Stony Brook University.
Since 2011 as an Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Patron of Nature and adviser to the Director General, Richard helped rally global leaders and mobilise resources in support of the Union’s vision of a just world which values and conserves nature.
We send our deepest condolences to Richard’s family and his many friends and colleagues; you can post personal tributes here.
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Tribute to Prof. Richard Leakey
Go well Prof! Your contributions to biodiversity conservation in Africa is a legacy that remains with us all.
Rest in Peace.
Kuda.
deepest condolences to
deepest condolences to Richard’s family
Great mentor
Richard was our top star and model.
He cannot be replaced, but others to follow.
Kenya
Richard and his wife, Maeve, have been leading wildlife conservation in Kenya for 60 years. In addition, Richard continued his father's ground-breaking archaeological work in Kenya on human development.
Mes condoléances les plus
Mes condoléances les plus attristés à la famille du professeur Richard Leakey
Condolence
I worked closely with Richard Leakey on the development of KWS. As well as being wise and committed, he was a tireless worker. The whole world owes him huge respect and gratitude. Thank you Richard for your example.