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Joshua Elves-Powell, ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº Geography and PhD researcher,Ìýhas been named as one of firstÌý.

The Explorers ClubÌýwas established in New York in 1904 to promote scientific exploration by supporting research and education in the physical, natural and biological sciences. In 2021 it has launchedÌýThe Explorers Club 50:ÌýFifty People Changing the World the World Needs to Know About. This aims to reflect the diversity of modern exploration and help amplify the voices of 50 trailblazing explorers, scientists, artists and activists from around the world.

Over 400 nominations were received from 48 countries, and awards were made for work thatÌýinspired a greater understanding of the world around us, impacted the communities where they lived in innovative ways, and expanded the definition of exploration, promoting the Explorer Club's mission.

Josh is the founder ofÌýÌýand of theÌý. The award citation notes his work in NE Asia, focusing on the conservation of the endangered Amur Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris), and on conservation policy in New Zealand, Australia and Fiji. His currentÌýPhD research, at ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº Geography and the , focuses on opportunities and challenges for the transboundary conservation of the Amur tigerÌýin north-east Asia

In response to the award, Josh summarised his hope that humans can protect the Earth’s amazing biodiversity and avert the threat of a sixth mass extinction. This will involve greater understanding as we learn how to live better with other natural world species.

Josh also had a short conservation film out in January,ÌýSaving Britain's Islands. This looks at the pioneering development of island conservation practises in New Zealand and the lessons for biodiversity conservation in the extended British Overseas Territories. The film was produced by Josh and wildlife filmmaker Matt Jarvis, with New Zealand-based cameraman Ben Sarten andÌýnarrated by Benjamin Harris. It was funded by the British Ecological Society.

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