Held in partnership with Investec Asset Management, CEO Hendrik du Toit emphasises that time is running out for Africa’s wildlife, and that now is the time to act. “We live in unprecedented times. Over the last 40 years, the world’s wildlife population has decreased by more than half and some of the planet’s most iconic species, many of which count on the continent of Africa as their home, are on the brink of extinction. The destruction has reached levels never seen before in history. Now is the time to act if we are to reverse this.”
The lifetime achievement award recognises outstanding dedication and exceptional contributions to conservation in Africa. Every year, the identity of the winner is kept secret until the awards ceremony.
Held yearly since 2013 with the support of HRH Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, the Tusk Conservation Awards has honoured some of Africa’s most notable conservationists, including Zimbabwe’s Clive Stockil and Kenya’s Richard Bonham. In 2016, Sir David Attenborough was recognised with a special award for his lifetime contribution to the natural world.
Members of the public are invited to watch the live broadcast of the #TuskAwards ceremony on the Tusk Facebook page, and to make use of the hashtag #ForAllTheyDo on social media. For more info, go to www.tuskawards.com.