The battle for the wild world has begun...
Every day, in every corner of the world, an invisible war is being waged far from the cameras. A war against against ourselves and thousands of other wild species.
Poaching, wildlife trafficking, destruction of natural habitats and environmental crime.
And yet, a solution exists. And every one of us can be part of it.
Wildlife trafficking: one of the biggest organised crimes in the world
The illegal trade in wild species represents several billion euros every year. Behind this trafficking hide international criminal networks that exploit biodiversity as a mere commodity.
Rhinoceroses are killed for their horns.
Elephants for their ivory.
Pangolins for their scales.
Exotic birds, reptiles, primates and wild cats are captured to feed the pet market or private collections.
Every animal taken from the wild weakens the balance of ecosystems a little further.
Poaching does not threaten only the animals
When a species disappears, entire food chains are disrupted.
Large predators regulate populations.
Elephants shape landscapes.
Vultures limit the spread of disease.
Pollinators ensure the reproduction of thousands of plants.
Protecting wildlife also means protecting the forests, the rivers, the climate and, in the long run, our own future.
Rangers: the front-line soldiers
Every day, Wildlife rangers patrol in extremely difficult conditions.
They sometimes cover dozens of kilometres on foot.
They remove snares.
They watch over the nature reserves.
They gather intelligence.
They rescue injured animals.
They sometimes confront heavily armed poachers.
Many risk their lives to protect a heritage that belongs to all of humanity.
Ecotourism: a powerful weapon for conservation
Unlike mass tourism, ethical ecotourism and observation safaris give an economic value to these threatened spaces and species.
These organisations generate income thanks to this kind of responsible experience, support rehabilitation centres, local field guides, sustainable lodges and other community projects where local people have more to gain from protecting wildlife than from exploiting it.
Every responsible trip helps to fund:
- nature reserves;
- ranger teams;
- scientific research;
- anti-poaching programmes;
- Rehabilitation centres;
- environmental education;
- the development of local communities.
Travelling can thus become a real act of conservation.
A fight that concerns us all.
The protection of nature does not rest on scientists or governments alone.
It also depends on citizens.
On those who support serious associations.
On those who raise awareness among the people around them.
On those who choose responsible tourism.
Every action counts.
The mission of Army of Nature
At Army of Nature, we believe that anyone can become a defender of nature.
Our mission is to create a true global unit of defence.
We support those working in the field, develop awareness-raising actions, organise talks, reports, training courses and immersive experiences that make it possible to develop skills and a better understanding of Nature..
Understand better in order to protect better.
Join the movement
To give a voice to those who have none!
By becoming a member of Army of Nature, by taking part in our missions, our training courses and other initiatives, you contribute to a future where humankind and nature can move forward together again.
Conservation is not an option.
It is a responsibility.
Unity is the Key