Understanding the seriousness of certain situations can be challenging without experiencing them directly. Prints for Wildlife aims to address this by showcasing some of the planet’s most stunning—yet endangered—species through photography. Since its inception in 2020, the organization has successfully raised more than USD $2.1 million for wildlife and nature conservation projects, and its latest fundraising campaign might be the most ambitious one yet.

Launched on August 21, Edition Hope brings together prints contributed by over 200 photographers, with all net proceeds going directly to Conservation International. This initiative features works from both renowned and up-and-coming photographers, showcasing a remarkable variety of animal species. In these images, lions delicately drink from a water pool, penguins stroll across a frozen landscape, giraffes playfully engage with each other, and elephants spar with one another. Regardless of the specific subject, every photograph beautifully encapsulates the grandeur of both wildlife and the natural world.

“In 2025, the crisis isn’t a virus—it’s a withdrawal of critical funding for wildlife and conservation,” says Pie Aerts, one of the co-founders of Print for Wildlife. “Prints for Wildlife is more than a fundraiser. It’s a platform for connection, consciousness, and hope in a time of crisis.”

What makes Edition Hope different from earlier projects is not just its broad reach, but also its clear mission. Instead of merely concentrating on global conservation, Edition Hope aims to highlight how much environmental protection has been compromised worldwide. Now more than ever, conservation programs are dealing with sudden funding reductions, putting years of advancements at risk. For example, during the Trump administration, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been notably diminished, with extensive rollbacks on regulations concerning pollutants like fossil fuels.

“There is no question that everything is connected and when nature thrives, so do we,” Daniela Raik, interim CEO of Conservation International, adds. “[These] striking images so perfectly illustrate the power and beauty of nature in its many forms.”

Edition Hope views photography as a means to elevate awareness, ultimately fostering a more critical interaction with issues like climate change, deforestation, pollution, and various dangers to wildlife. No other image may capture this sentiment more effectively than Rahul Sachdev’s Blazing Through, which presents a striking depiction of two giraffes navigating through a wildfire. In this scene, the smoke is so dense and crimson that we can merely discern the outlines of the giraffes, highlighting the looming devastation brought about by such blazes.

Each print is priced at USD $125, with a limited edition of only 50 copies, and will be available until September 21, 2025. For more information about Edition Hope, please check out the Prints for Wildlife website.

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