Protecting wildlife and wild places requires skilled, adaptive leaders. That’s why Frankfurt Zoological Society U.S. (FZS-US) has partnered with the Effective Conservation Training Initiative to support practice-based training that prepares conservation professionals to lead complex field programs with confidence and impact.
The Effective Conservation Training Initiative provides practical instruction for rangers, conservation managers, NGO staff, government partners, and community organizations. Participants learn to set clear objectives, assess threats, measure impact, and adaptively manage the landscapes they protect.
This program connects conservation organizations across continents to exchange knowledge, develop talent, and identify future leaders. Each annual cohort supports approximately 18 conservation professionals who bring at least five years of field experience and demonstrate strong leadership potential.
FZS US Facilitates, hosts, and co-delivers these Conservation Standards trainings within our project landscapes. We ensure that local rangers, community partners, conservation authorities, and emerging leaders can access world-class training without financial barriers. Our shared goal is to build a network of skilled conservation practitioners who can protect wildlife and wild places for generations to come.