Conservation Conversations

Conservation Conversations is an annual convening for bold conversations and unexpected connections for wildlife and natural heritage conservation, held in different global venues each year. 

With a mission to curate exceptional experts across multiple disciplines and mandates that result in exponential impact, Conservation Conversations seeks to inspire scientists and experts with diverse skills and expertise to collaborate and share knowledge with one another and the next generation. 

The mobile format of the event is designed to connect with new partners everywhere it goes. By holding the conference in strategic locations, invitees are carefully curated. They are selected as representatives from visionary entities with whom there are opportunities to create transformational partnerships. 

The inaugural Conservation Conversation convened in early 2025. Follow Catmosphere’s social media for updates on future events. 

Collaborative Conservation Efforts

In 2025 Catmosphere marked International Day of the Arabian Leopard with the announcement of a Memorandum of Understanding between Catmosphere and the Zoological Society of London (ZSL). ZSL’s Huxley Theatre was the location for the inaugural Conservation Conversations on the same day. 

Expert Panel on Conservation Action

Conservation Conversation’s inaugural discussion, titled Catalysing Connections for Conservation, focused on transforming passive concern into active solutions for environmental preservation. The panel featured esteemed experts from various sectors of conservation. Moderator Addison O’Dea was joined by Phillip Jones, Chief Tourism Officer, Royal Commission for AlUla; Lynn Mento, CEO, Conservation Nation; Dr Andrew Terry, Director of Conservation and Policy, Zoological Society of London; and Dr Shannon Klein, Marine Ecosystems Research Scientist, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology.

Biodiversity conservation

In a keynote address, HRH Princess Reema emphasized the critical state of the Arabian Leopard, which is classified as critically endangered. She highlighted Saudi Arabia’s ongoing efforts, spearheaded by RCU, to repopulate the species through a pioneering breeding programme supported by comprehensive conservation programs.

Awareness raising

The inaugural Conservation Conversations was attended by almost 200 guests, who travelled from the USA, Saudi Arabia and all over the United Kingdom to listen to the discussion.