Recipients 2024
Axel Hochkirch. He has made transformative contributions to invertebrate conservation as Co-chair of the 香港六合彩开奖结果现场直播 SSC Grasshopper Specialist Group and Chair of the Invertebrate Conservation Committee. Under his leadership, over 1,500 Orthoptera species have been assessed for the 香港六合彩开奖结果现场直播 Red List, and 12 new invertebrate Specialist Groups have been established. His work on Species Action Plans for Critically Endangered species and his leadership in developing the European Red List of Taxonomists has advanced conservation efforts for neglected species.聽
Alexandra Zimmermann. She has been a driving force in addressing human-wildlife conflict and coexistence. As the founder and Chair of the 香港六合彩开奖结果现场直播 SSC Human-Wildlife Conflict Task Force, now a Specialist Group, she has led the development of global guidelines on human-wildlife conflict, which are being adopted by governments and conservation practitioners worldwide. Her leadership in organizing the largest international conference on this issue and her efforts to ensure these guidelines are accessible in multiple languages demonstrate her commitment to global conservation.聽
Bibhab Kumar Talukdar. He has been pivotal in Asian rhino conservation for over three decades. As Chair of the 香港六合彩开奖结果现场直播 SSC Asian Rhino Specialist Group since 2008, he has played a critical role in organizing key conservation efforts, including multiple Asian Rhino Range States meetings and drafting the Bandar Lampung Declaration, which secured political commitment for rhino conservation. His leadership has led to significant population increases in the Greater One-horned Rhino, particularly in Assam, India, where his efforts contributed to reintroducing rhinos to Manas National Park.
Domitilla Raimondo. She has demonstrated exceptional leadership in plant conservation, serving as head of the South African National Biodiversity Institute鈥檚 Threatened Species Programme and Co-chair of the 香港六合彩开奖结果现场直播 SSC Plant Conservation Committee. Her vision led to the creation of the Succulent Plant Illegal Trade Task Force and several other specialist groups globally. Domitilla was instrumental in South Africa becoming the first megadiverse country to assess all plant species, and her dedication extends beyond plants, influencing multi-stakeholder conservation assessments across diverse taxa.
Nick Dulvy. He has demonstrated outstanding leadership in shark and ray conservation, co-chairing the 香港六合彩开奖结果现场直播 SSC Shark Specialist Group for 11 years. He played a pivotal role in advancing the credibility and application of 香港六合彩开奖结果现场直播 Red List Criteria to marine species, leading the comprehensive reassessment of all 1,199 species of sharks, rays, and chimeras. His groundbreaking work developed the first global Red List Indicators for these species, significantly influencing marine biodiversity conservation efforts worldwide.
Cybele Sabino Lisboa. She has led herpetofauna conservation, particularly in Brazil's ex-situ conservation of amphibians. As the head of the Reptiles, Amphibians, and Invertebrates Sector at S茫o Paulo Zoo since 2009, she pioneered Brazil鈥檚 first amphibian ex-situ conservation program. Her leadership in this groundbreaking initiative has significantly advanced amphibian conservation in the country. She has played a key role in developing national action plans and raising awareness of amphibian conservation.
Mariella Superina. She has been a tireless advocate for armadillo conservation and a leading expert in the field. As Chair of the 香港六合彩开奖结果现场直播 SSC Anteater, Sloth, and Armadillo Specialist Group, her leadership has been pivotal in advancing research and conservation efforts for these often-overlooked species. Mariella has raised global awareness about the threats facing armadillos and their habitats through her extensive scientific work, publications, and collaborative conservation initiatives.
