Wolfgang Kiessling International Prize for Species Conservation 2025

The Wolfgang Kiessling International Prize for Species Conservation is a global award recognizing conservation scientists for transformative contributions to conservation practice, theory, or research. The winner receives an unrestricted grant of US$80,000 and travels to an award ceremony in the United States; finalists may also be invited to travel. Recipients are showcased in a global media campaign to highlight their conservation work with zoos and aquariums playing a key role in species protection.

Unrestricted grant of US$80,000; travel to the award ceremony in the United States; participation in a major media campaign to highlight the winner's conservation work.

Individuals who demonstrate leadership, vision and commitment to species conservation, with tangible contributions to combating biodiversity loss and ecosystems protection; self-nomination is required.

Self-nomination by email, including an application form, a narrative of accomplishments (750-word limit), CV/resume, and a short 1–3 minute video; submit materials to kiesslingprize@americanhumane.org.