CONSERVATION NEWS
News, views and features from the front lines of conservation
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China makes big move for biodiversity
By Kiley Price
October 13, 2021
The Chinese government on Tuesday pledged US$ 230 million in a new fund to support biodiversity conservation in developing countries, news media reported.
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New science: Saving freshwater species, lessons from China and more
By Kiley Price
November 12, 2020
Protecting nature starts with science. Here’s a roundup of recent scientific research published by Conservation International experts.
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What on Earth is a ‘conservation agreement’?
By Cassandra Kane
February 20, 2018
Here, we break down “conservation agreements,” an approach that helps conserve biodiversity while improving the quality of life for local communities.
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In South America, are the tides turning against illegal fishing?
By Morgan Lynch
January 5, 2018
A Conservation International scientist explains how the Ecuadorean government handled a case of illegal fishing.
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Fish or hydropower? New research eases choices in one of world’s most important rivers
By Morgan Lynch
December 15, 2017
CI scientist’s research finds harmony between fish and hydropower.
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