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A global Fellowship

We are a global Fellowship of professional storytellers focused on conservation impact. Meet the Fellowship.

Top-tier photographers and filmmakers

The iLCP Fellowship is made up of top-tier photographers and filmmakers using solution-based media as a catalyst for conservation efforts. With 120+ Fellows, based in 26 countries and working in 190 countries, our conservation impact has a global reach. They shine a light on issues ranging from endangered flora and fauna to climate change to ocean health. 

What is Conservation Photography and Filmmaking?

In a visually-based society, conservation photography and filmmaking harnesses the power of storytelling to further conservation goals. These stories shed light on environmental and cultural issues, solutions, and efforts; with the goal of making a positive change in the Anthropocene.

iLCP News

Don't Look Up, Look Around!

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Founding Fellow Michele Westmorland shares her insights on a life in conservation photography.

Roots of the Sea

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A new ESRI story map that explores how mangrove ecosystems are an integral life support system for our planet in honour of World Mangrove Day and in partnership with the Mangrove Action Project.

The Return of the Indian Cheetah

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A Photo story by iLCP Associate Fellow, Shivang Mehta, in collaboration with Dr. Y.V. Jhala (Wildlife Institute of India), Dr. Amit Mallick (National Tiger Conservation Authority), Dr. JS Chauhan (Chief Wildlife Warden, Madhya Pradesh) https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/e3ef7e5b3e0b430ba2b7140ad85bdd4e

Sacred Bond

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As part of our partnership with the upcoming Wildscreen Festival in Nairobi, Kenya where Kartiki is the headliner, we have put together an Esri Story Map that speaks to the impact of Kartiki's Oscar Winning film, 'The Elephant Whisperers'.  Sacred Bond: How "The Elephant Whispers" ignited a creative response that united people across cultural, linguistic, and geographic boundaries https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/8e14e68e4fe0443fa4f949ac933d63cc/edit

iLCP & Wildscreen IG Live

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Tune in June 7th at 8:30 AM EST / 6:00 PM ISTfor iLCP's sInstagram live with Wildscreen featuring iLCP members  Kartiki Gonsalves and Aishwarya Sridhar! Join us for an engaging conversation between Kartiki and Aishwarya focused on local storytelling, mentorship, and career pathways in conservation filmmaking and photography.  Click here to find iLCP's Instagram Account! iLCP is a proud partner of Wildscreen Festival Nairobi (headlined by Kartiki Gonsalves). The festival is in a few weeks, June 30 - July 1, to learn more and reserve your tickets visit their site .

Struck Gold in Virginia

Dori Rathmell

"Almost eight decades after the closing of the last commercial gold mine in Virginia, and a month before the end of a seven-year battle against the interstate Atlantic Coast Pipeline, residents of Buckingham, Virginia (USA), began hearing rumors of exploratory mining and the possible revival of industrial gold mining in the Southeastern United States." Click here to keep reading!

Photo Credits from top of page: Beverly Joubert, Michele Westmorland, Luciano Candisani, Sebastian Kennerknecht, Chris Linder, Shane Gross

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