Images: Tusk Conservation Awards
The annual Tusk Awards for Conservation in Africa saw royalty and rangers alike unite in honour of the ongoing effort to preserve the continent’s natural world. Read on to see how the event unfolded.
An evening dedicated to Africa’s natural heritage, the 2019 Tusk Awards took place on 21st November at London’s Empire Cinema in Leicester Square. Celebrating the unsung heroes working to preserve wildlife through the continent, the event saw royalty, rangers, and conservation leaders come together in the name of maintaining biodiversity and protecting threatened species.
Royal Patron HRH Prince William introduced the ceremony, honouring those who have lost their lives in the fight against the illegal wildlife trade. “Tonight we remember their courage and selfless commitment,” he announced. Speaking about the dangers of the exploitation of natural resources and habitat loss, his words served as a reminder of the importance and urgency of the conservation work being done by Africa’s activists.