When you think of “wildlife trafficking,” you probably don’t think of succulents. Yet these unique plant species have been at the center of a growing poaching problem.

March 10, 2025

November 14, 2024

In Kenya's Chyulu Hills, Conservation International is helping communities turn nature into a lifeline for education, health and well-being.

September 9, 2024

Years of civil war left Mozambique’s national parks in ruins. But in one park, a decade of conservation has brought the savanna roaring back to life. Now, Conservation International and Peace Parks Foundation are replicating this success on a massive scale.

August 20, 2024

In the semi-arid shrubland of Namaqualand, dry conditions have long been a cycle of life. But climate change is now slowly transforming this once-thriving biodiversity hotspot, making life challenging for wildlife and the shepherds who have farmed here for centuries.

July 9, 2024

Africa’s pastoralists have long raised their livestock to mimic the rhythms of nature. Reviving their way of life is key to restoring grasslands.

June 25, 2024

On International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, Conservation News is highlighting three stories about Indigenous peoples on the frontlines of protecting the nature they rely on.

August 9, 2023

Every year, Kenya’s Maasai Mara region attracts droves of tourists, eager for a glimpse of one of the largest movement of animals on Earth. Until 2020, when everything changed. Yet, what began as a crisis presented new opportunities.

July 6, 2023

Livestock herding and wildlife conservation are often perceived as conflicting pursuits, with the belief that one must come at the expense of the other. However, in South Africa, a fresh approach centered on Indigenous knowledge is challenging this perception.

June 12, 2023

In case you missed it: Mudslinging is on the rise in the Senegalese city of Dakar.

July 11, 2022

Growing up in Kenya on the edge of Lake Victoria, the largest lake in Africa, Leonard Akwany always felt most at home in nature. Long days fishing and birding with friends forged a special connection to the lake, eventually leading to a career focused on protecting it.

February 10, 2022

Forest carbon offsets can help reduce climate-warming greenhouse gas emissions — but they remain contentious in the world of climate policy. Here are 3 myths about them, debunked.

November 3, 2021

Here are four recent conservation success stories you should know about.

July 15, 2021

Protecting nature starts with science. Here’s a roundup of recent scientific research published by Conservation International experts.

June 3, 2021

The pandemic cratered ecotourism in Africa last year, depriving local communities of life-sustaining revenues. However, the people of Chyulu Hills in southeast Kenya were able to tell a different story — and make a number of investments toward their futures. Here's how.

April 13, 2021

In partnership with Conservation International and NASA, the government of Liberia recently mapped the country’s diverse ecosystems — from lush forests to coastal mangroves — and analyzed how they have changed over time.

March 17, 2021

The loss of tourism revenue in the Maasai Mara could spell trouble for the very species that tourists come to see. Now, wildlife conservancies are getting a lifeline.

November 19, 2020

Here is a list of books, podcasts and more recommended by Conservation International staff that explores the link between gender and the environment.

November 5, 2020

Conservation International's finance expert extolls the importance of forest carbon credits to tackle the climate crisis.

February 22, 2020

Two experts on protected areas react to recent findings that a majority of protected areas in Africa are underfunded.

October 24, 2018

On this Mother’s Day, here are three reasons why elephants make some of the best mothers.

May 10, 2018

Human Nature offers a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges and inspirations of filming “My Africa.”

April 26, 2018

Here are some of our favorite photos taken at the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, with stories about the elephants and the caregivers who look after them.

April 4, 2018

On top of being amazing creatures, elephants actually make life better for all of us, sometimes in surprising ways.

March 28, 2018

Conservation International works to conserve wildlife while delivering justice to communities in South Africa.

March 23, 2018

Human Nature talked to Conservation International field staff about their perspectives on why gender matters in conservation.

March 9, 2018

Here, we break down “conservation agreements,” an approach that helps conserve biodiversity while improving the quality of life for local communities.

February 20, 2018

CI funded new research that found Madagascar’s lemurs are making homes within cocoa plantations.

December 21, 2017

In South Africa’s Eastern Cape conservationists are connecting with local communities through culture, science and shared values.

August 9, 2017

In the farming town of Matatiele, a partnership is protecting Africa’s most biodiverse grassland and bringing prosperity through livestock auctions.

August 7, 2017

From a poacher of bush meat to a small-business owner, Magic Mabunda illustrates the transformation underway in the communities outside Kruger National Park.

August 4, 2017

When a scientist finds himself in the middle of anti-poaching operations, he asks himself whether there is a better way to conserve nature.

July 31, 2017

What are carbon offsets? A way to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. Learn more.

July 27, 2017

The concept of land tenure has major implications for conservation.

October 6, 2016

What makes coffee “sustainable,” and why it even matters.

September 29, 2016

After years of visiting some of nature’s most stunning places, a filmmaker finally comes face to face with his favorite animal.

May 20, 2016

The traditional knowledge of indigenous peoples could help address environmental problems that plague the entire planet.

May 9, 2016