Help shape the future of the global ranger workforce
What is the State of the Ranger?
- A global assessment of the ranger workforce led by the International Ranger Federation
- Establishes international data on working conditions, staffing, training, community engagement, and more.
- It is conducted every 3–4 years and published at the World Ranger Congress.
- It was designed collaboratively by ranger associations, NGOs, and academic partners around the world.
- The Report is delivered in partnership with the University of Central Florida and supported by URSA
Why it matters?
Volume 1 revealed systemic gaps that affect ranger safety, wellbeing, and effectiveness. These insights informed high-level advocacy events as CBD COP and helped donors and governments understand where investment is most urgently needed. Have a look at the State of the Ranger Vol.1. here and its infographic of key findings here.
State of the Ranger: Volume 2
Volume 2 will be launched at the 11th World Ranger Congress, April 2027 (Iguazú, Argentina). We are starting a new round of global data collection to understand what has changed and where gaps remain. Goals for Vol. 2 are:
- Update the report with more comparable global data.
- Include more participation from all types of rangers and employers.
- Have a stronger representation from Asia and Africa.
How can you help?
The success of this report depends on hearing directly from rangers and ranger employers worldwide. WE NEED YOUR HELP to get the survey into the right hands. Your role is simple — and essential:
- Share this infographic widely with ranger networks, protected and conserved area authorities, NGOs, and government agencies.
- Encourage protected area managers and ranger employers to complete the employer survey.
- Prioritize outreach in Asia and Africa to close the biggest global data gaps.
- Reshare via WhatsApp, email lists, newsletters, and your partner networks.
If you have questions or ideas on how to disseminate the State of the Ranger contact federationofficer@internationalrangers.org
Take the Survey and share!
Ranger Survey: https://tinyurl.com/4f5nu26m
Employer Survey: https://tinyurl.com/29dmf7ad
Every response strengthens global advocacy for safer working conditions, better training, adequate staffing, and the recognition rangers deserve.