The International Primatological Society aims to support non-human primatological research globally, foster collaboration among international scientists in this field, and advocate for the conservation of all primate species. It is dedicated to scientific, educational, and charitable purposes.
The Charles Southwick Conservation Education Commitment Award recognizes and honors individuals living in primate habitat countries for their substantial contributions to both formal and informal conservation education within their nations. The award emphasizes the importance of conservation education efforts in primate habitat areas, celebrating those who have significantly impacted this field. Recipients are awarded $2,000, with $1,500 sent directly to them and an additional $500 donated to a community project they select. The program encourages nominations from researchers working in these regions to acknowledge staff or community members who have notably advanced conservation education efforts in their study locales.