vEco’s own Ian Redmond, OBE, appeared on Sky News today to react to the WWF’s 2018 “Living Planet Report” wherein the venerable conservation organization estimates that the Earth has lost 60% of its vertebrate species abundance in only the last 40 years. Ian called for all people to start looking to species conservation as “enlightened …
Category Archive: Team vEco
Sep 20
vEco’s Ian Redmond receives RSPCA-Daily Mirror “Animal Hero” award!
The vEco team is both proud and delighted to congratulate our own Ian Redmond, OBE, on his recent Animal Hero award from the RSPCA & Daily Mirror. Ian was selected for the “Next Generation” award for his tireless efforts to inspire future generations to safeguard Earth’s natural wonders. Follow this link to read the full …
Sep 15
London’s Great Gorilla Run 2017!
There are fun runs and then there is the GREAT GORILLA RUN — more fun for a good cause than any other event in conservation! At least that is what British comedian and TV naturalist Bill Oddie says. Tomorrow, Saturday 16th September, the 15th Great Gorilla Run will see hundreds of people dressed as gorillas, with …
Apr 22
Virtual reality natural history — a sign of the future!
What equipment does a naturalist usually need? vEco’s Adviser and Ambassador (and renowned wildlife biologist and conservationist) Ian Redmond suggests a pair of binoculars and a hand lens, but — as he explains in this short video — soon, a virtual reality headset could also be a vital piece of equipment! It’s a positive movement; that …
Aug 11
Tusk to Dust: experience the emotion as 3.5 tonnes of ivory are destroyed in Paris, France
Ahead of World Elephant Day 2014 on August 12th, watch alongside vEcotourism’s ambassador, Ian Redmond, as 3.5 tonnes of illegal ivory tusks are crushed in Paris, France in February 2014. Highlighting the shocking illegal trafficking of ivory which is killing over 30,000 elephants each year, this exceptional event sent a clear message: it is unacceptable to allow …