CONSERVATION NEWS
News, views and features from the front lines of conservation
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The year ahead: Funding critical commitments to nature
By Mary Kate McCoy
January 26, 2023
The recent United Nations biodiversity and climate summits ended with major commitments for stemming climate change and stopping the loss of biodiversity. As nations now turn to implementing these ambitious goals, there’s one persistent sticking point: funding.
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In race to reach net zero, businesses look to carbon credits, survey finds
By Mary Kate McCoy
January 12, 2023
Business leaders recognize the urgency of the climate crisis — and are taking action, according to a new report.
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Extreme weather, climate change top threats facing world economy: report
By Kiley Price
January 15, 2020
The top five risks to the global economy are environmental, according to the World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report.
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Letter calls on corporate CEOs for climate lobbying
By Trisha Calvarese
October 16, 2019
Conservation International and coalition organizations publish a call to action, urging businesses to use their influence to lobby governments for science-based policy.
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Coffee giant changing the sustainability game, report shows
By Bruno Vander Velde
June 13, 2018
A Starbucks ethical sourcing program is brewing larger-than-expected changes across the coffee sector.
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