Minister Barbara Creecy, South Africa’s minister of the Department of Environment Forest and Fisheries, recently released the much-anticipated white paper that addresses the “One Welfare” commitment she made over a year ago. And it is a big step forward. We unpack the white paper and what it means for conservation efforts as well as issues of sentience and socio-economic transformation.  Research suggests that Botswana’s reintroduction of trophy hunting has not worked in its promise to offer sustainable economic opportunity for communities.  A recent shark killing contest is attracting growing public criticism – and rightly so! We share insight into the corrupt individuals behind this Florida event. Please sign the petition to end these abhorrent events and email your legislators here. Meanwhile on the USA west coast, law makers pass a bill that will radically reduce plastic waste. And a revision of school food schemes to include plant-based options will also go a long way in improving human and ecological health of that region.  Some big takeaways from the UN Ocean Conference give us cause for celebration. Jane Goodall gets turned into a Barbie. And she’s over the moon! But could Attenborough be the next Ken? What is the meta-verse teaching us about real world conservation? The Congo Basin plays host to a new carbon credit, marketed by Gabon. A new docu-series illustrates how brands can play a critical role in communicating powerful conservation stories. We tip our caps to Hills Pet Nutrition and their work showcasing the K-9 units operating on the front lines of conservation in South Africa.