Credits: Marco Carè

Organisation

The Board of the Future For Nature (FFN) Foundation is supported by FFN Office and FFN Volunteers in its day-to-day work. For the Award selection process the Foundation also has a National and International Selection Committee. A Board of Recommendation gives expert advice when necessary and the Future For Nature Academy actively inspires students across the Netherlands by organising activities related to nature conservation. FFN also has a worldwide network of young nature conservationists and about 100 FFN Friends and several Major Donors.

Board

Besides its general management duties, the Board is responsible for all the Foundation’s activities. The Board nominates the members of the Selection Committees, verifies the Award selection process and oversees the Award event.

Office

The Future For Nature Office is responsible for organising the application process, providing administrative support to the Selection Committees, organising the FFN events, carrying out public relations and communication activities, fundraising and supporting the FFN Family and learning network.

Volunteers

The Future For Nature Volunteers support the FFN Office in a variety of tasks ranging from maintaining the website and social media, writing texts, video, photography, and they help at the FFN events.

Volunteer Members

National Selection Committee

The National Selection Committee consists of nationally renowned nature conservationists. Out of all applicants Future For Nature receives annually, the National Selection Committee selects six to ten nominees.

National Selection Committee Members

International Selection Committee

The International Selection Committee consists of internationally renowned nature conservationists. The Committee selects candidates for the Future for Nature Award and proposes winners to the Board.

International Selection Committee Members

Board of Recommendation

The Future For Nature Foundation has an established a Board of Recommendation made up of experts who provide advice when necessary.

Board of Recommendation Members

Future For Nature Academy

The FFN Academy spreads the inspiration and dedication of FFN Award winners and other conservation heroes on to a growing network of students and young graduates across the Netherlands. They do so by organising activities such as guest lectures, documentary evenings, and workshops, they create a platform for people to meet, discuss and make plans together for a better future for nature.

More about Future For Nature Academy

GlobeGuards
Future For Nature is a member of GlobeGuards, an alliance of small, internationally oriented nature conservation organisations.

IUCN Member
Future For Nature is an official member of IUCN global. The IUCN membership is composed of governments and civil society organisations, which are united under the common goal of protecting nature and conserving life on Earth.

Conservation Connect
Future For Nature is partner of the Conservation Connect platform that provides grantmakers with tools to work better, faster and increase the impact of their grants.

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