The Story The Story presents: Planet Hope - the penguin guardian of Patagonia
Sep 13, 2025
Pablo García Borboroglu, founder of the Global Penguin Society and Rolex Award Laureate, shares his passion for protecting penguins in Patagonia. He discusses the emotional bonds formed through conservation and the transformative impact of community engagement. The challenges penguins face due to climate change are starkly highlighted, alongside innovative tracking methods and the significance of hybrid penguins in evolution. García Borboroglu also emphasizes the power of recognition in elevating conservation efforts and inspiring public awareness.
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Make Conservation Cases Like A Lawyer
- Use diverse skills—diplomacy, law and science—to make effective conservation cases to politicians.
- Prepare evidence like a legal case and present it in accessible language to secure policy changes.
Science Must Be Translated For Action
- Pablo founded the Global Penguin Society to translate scientific research into practical conservation actions for policymakers.
- He emphasises providing accessible science and funding to help governments implement protections in developing countries.
Twelve Penguins Grew Into Eight Thousand
- A tiny colony of 12 penguins threatened by human disturbance grew to over 8,000 after protections and community engagement.
- The project combined access restrictions, refuge creation, ecotourism for local incomes, education and plastic clean-ups.