Ahead of the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi in October 2025, the ARRC Task Force has written a piece highlighting the need for innovative collaboration between conservation scientists and the private sector.

By collaborating with developers and financiers, the Task Force ensures that large-scale projects—such as infrastructure, mining, and renewable energy—are designed with science-based safeguards to protect apes and their habitats.

The Task Force represents a new model for how conservation science can positively influence development outcomes – without compromising independence or integrity.

Read the full article here: Apes at the forefront: an innovative collaboration with the private sector