Emerging Wildlife Conservation Leaders

Emerging Wildlife Conservation Leaders (EWCL) is a training and mentoring initiative that brings together twenty new, emerging leaders in the wildlife conservation field for capacity building and intense training in campaign development and leadership skills, including implementation of a two-year group international wildlife issue campaign.

EWCL is a collaborative effort supported by numerous conservation organizations, including US Fish & Wildlife Service, White Oak Conservation Center/Howard Gilman Foundation, Defenders of Wildlife, Wildlife Conservation Network and the International Fund for Animal Welfare.

The class is chosen every two years by a competitive application process, with all costs for selected U.S.-based conservationists being covered by the generous support of EWCL sponsors.  International conservationists are encouraged to apply if they have identified a source of funding to cover up-to three flights to the United States for training during the two year course.

Complete Description of EWCL, including it’s mission, goals, nomination process and project work.

For more information about the Emerging Wildlife Conservation Leaders initiative, please contact:

Nina Fascione
Vice President, Field Conservation Programs
Defenders of Wildlife
1130 17th St., NW, Washington, DC 20036-4604

Jeffrey Flocken
D.C. Office Director
International Fund for Animal Welfare
1350 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 1220
Washington, DC 20036