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More than ever, protecting our planet's most at-risk species requires a shift towards a collaborative and coordinated approach that brings together diverse stakeholders to formulate and execute effective solutions. Enter the One Plan Approach, a holistic integrated method that brings together everyone involved in conservation – from scientists, field researchers and wildlife managers to conservationists, government agencies, zoos, aquariums, and local communities.

At this year’s UN Convention on Biological Diversity COP16, a landmark agreement was passed to formally recognise and strengthen the role of indigenous peoples and local communities in global biodiversity efforts. This agreement acknowledges the importance of integrating their traditional knowledge and rights into conservation strategies, emphasising that these communities are not just stakeholders, but indispensable guardians in the fight to preserve some of the planet’s most critical ecosystems.

In a collaborative effort between international primate experts and conservationists, the IUCN SSC Primate Specialist Group and Mandai Nature, which hosts the Southeast Asia Regional Resource Centre of IUCN SSC Conservation Planning Specialist Group, Re:wild, German Primate Center and Primate Conservation Inc have launched the Asian langurs (Presbytis) Conservation Action Plan 2024-2034.

Nestled within the Mandai Wildlife Reserve are renowned zoological parks such as Singapore Zoo, Night Safari, River Wonders and Bird Paradise. Over the years, the wildlife parks have also become a key habitat for wildlife native to Singapore. As the conservation arm of Mandai Wildlife Group, Mandai Nature collaborates with the Group to ensure that these native populations continue to thrive within the precinct for the long-term.

Southeast Asia boasts extraordinary biodiversity, hosting four of the planet's 25 critical biodiversity hotspots - Indo-Burma, Sundaland, the Philippines, and Wallacea. Yet, this ecological marvel faces a grim reality. The region is a major epicentre for the illicit wildlife trade, a market estimated to be worth between $8 and $10 billion.

Once thought to be on the verge of extinction in Singapore, the Critically Endangered Raffles’ Banded Langur is predicted to have a population of around 244 individuals by 2071. Based on model calculations, the population is projected to double in the next 15 years from 75 to over 150.

In conjunction with World Habitat Day, Mandai Nature has relaunched its flagship local grant programme, with the Singapore Conservation Impact Grant replacing the former ‘Wildlife Reserves Singapore Conservation Fund’ (WRSCF).

In bustling urban landscapes, wildlife may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But upon closer inspection, it becomes evident that cities around the world are home not just to humans, but a surprising array of wildlife species too. These amazing creatures have adapted to the built-up environments, making green spaces and even concrete jungles their homes.

In a collaborative effort between conservation organisations, IUCN Species Survival Commission’s Asian Species Action Partnership (ASAP), SHOAL and Mandai Nature, The Strategic Framework to Accelerate Urgent Conservation Action for ASAP Freshwater Fishes in Southeast Asia was developed to help guide efforts for the urgent conservation of 90 Critically Endangered Southeast Asian freshwater fish species found across 11 countries.

Eight globally recognized environmental and conservation non-profit organizations launched the Southeast Asia Climate and Nature-based Solutions Coalition (SCeNe Coalition) during Ecosperity Week, taking place in Singapore 6-8 June 2023.

Many natural ecosystems and wildlife are now faced with threats, putting them at risk of disappearing forever. The thriving tourism industry can help to turn this around and, if done right, serve as crucial means to promote nature appreciation, educate travellers about wildlife, as well as support communities that depend on natural landscapes for their livelihoods.

At Mandai Nature, our purpose is to see a sustainable world where wildlife and people thrive together in healthy ecosystems. This purpose is even more critical in a time when human-induced climate change has devastated our planet’s biodiversity and ecosystems. Protecting the nature around us is the key to stabilising the adverse effects of climate change.

A conservation breeding programme as part of the recovery plan for the critically endangered Negros Bleeding-heart Dove has been set up in Singapore's Jurong Bird Park, following their historic journey from the Philippine Island of Negros in September last year. This is the only breeding programme for the species outside its native country of Philippines...

Thirteen Roti Snake-necked Turtles (Chelodina mccordi) were successfully repatriated from Singapore to their native country of Indonesia in September 2021. The first repatriation of its kind, this marks a significant milestone in ongoing conservation efforts for the recovery of the species’ wild population led by Ministry of Environment and Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia (MOEF) and Balai Besar KSDA Nusa Tenggara Timur (BBKSDA NTT) Province with support of Mandai Nature, Singapore Zoo, and Wildlife Conservation Society – Indonesia Program (WCS-IP)...

For the first time ever, two Palawan Forest Turtles (Siebenrockiella leytensis) that were bred under human care have been released back to the wild in a protected area within the range of the species in Palawan, Philippines. This is part of a long-term conservation plan for the species driven by Katala Foundation Inc (KFI) and supported by Mandai Nature...

Temasek and Mandai Park Holdings (“MPH”), the parent entity of Singapore’s wildlife and conservation organisation, Wildlife Reserves Singapore (WRS), today announced the establishment of Mandai Nature Fund (“Mandai Nature”) to advance efforts in nature conservation and climate change mitigation in Asia...