June 2025 was an exciting and rewarding month at Sophia Point Rainforest Research Centre as we welcomed students from the University of Guyana for both final year research placements and a third-year field course in mammalogy and ornithology.

In May 2025, Sophia Point Rainforest Research Centre was honoured to host a delegation from the Forest Climate Leadership Partnership. The visit brought together officials from the Governments of Guyana, Brazil, the United Kingdom, and the Congo—key countries working collaboratively on global forest and climate solutions.

In April 2025, Sophia Point Rainforest Research Centre was delighted to host a vibrant and inspiring nature camp in partnership with the Karrau Science, Technology, Environment, and Math (STEM) Club. Young students from Karrau Village spent an exciting week immersed in the rainforest, learning firsthand about the importance of conservation and the wonders of their natural environment.

This March, Sophia Point launched the first phase of our Ranger Training Programme—an exciting milestone in building local capacity for rainforest research, education, and conservation. Staff from Sophia Point, along with participants from Karrau and Riverview villages, came together for an intensive two-week training course led by renowned Guyanese wildlife specialist, Waldyke Prince.

Sophia Point was excited to participate in the University of Guyana Open Day, engaging with students from the university as well as high school pupils who attended the event. It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with the next generation of Guyanese scientists, sharing our work in rainforest research and conservation.

We began 2025 on a high note at Sophia Point Rainforest Research Centre by welcoming a brilliant cohort of final-year students from the University of Guyana, each undertaking their independent research projects as part of their degree studies.

And other July 2024 updates…

Four years ago, founders Nicola Green and David Lammy had the idea of creating an accessible space for young people to study and understand Guyana’s rainforest. Today, thanks to the hard work, support and dedication of so many, that ambitious vision has been turned into a reality…

Four years ago, founders Nicola Green and David Lammy had the idea of creating an accessible space for young people to study and understand Guyana’s rainforest. Today, thanks to the hard work, support and dedication of so many, that ambitious vision has been turned into a reality…

And other February 2024 updates…

We are delighted with the developments of our new research centre. Workers have been on site throughout the months of December and January making excellent progress. The main structure is complete, all internal walls have been set, and the roof will be finished in the coming weeks…

My name is Melena Pollard and I am the Toshao of a village in Region 10 called River’s View. Toshao is the name given to the leader of the village…

And other November 2023 updates…

After years of planning, fundraising and design we are excited to see the construction work progress in earnest on the Sophia Point Rainforest Research Centre! Following our successful sod turning event in August…

And other Septmber 2023 updates…

On August 29th we were honoured to be joined by special guests, His Excellency President Irfaan Ali and former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair to inaugurate the Sophia Point project…