Erfan Firouzi

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Erfan Firouzi is a conservationist and youth leader whose work centers on natural history, public communication and ethical conservation leadership.

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Some of the Conservation Optimism team at their summit last year. Image courtesy of Conservation Optimism.

Young conservationists are building hope & optimism despite challenging times (commentary)

Qazi Hammad Mueen, Taras Bains, Maria Hashmi, Erfan Firouzi 28 Apr 2026

News and Inspiration from Nature's Frontline.

Beginning in the mid-2000s, poachers targeted elephants for their tusks, which were worth hefty sums on the black market. In some countries, including Zambia, governments and conservationists are trying to find new ways to combat poaching — like understanding motivations and trying to provide alternative, legal employment.

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