CONSERVATION NEWS
News, views and features from the front lines of conservation
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2020 was supposed to be the ‘super year for nature.’ What now?
By Kiley Price
April 22, 2020
As the pandemic continues, Conservation International climate experts offer the steps that countries and individuals must take to ensure that postponing climate conferences won’t mean postponing action.
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Conservationist: Protecting nature an ‘investment’ in our health
By Kiley Price
April 21, 2020
Conservation International's CEO explains the link between infectious diseases and the destruction of nature.
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For Indigenous peoples, pandemic poses unique risks
By Kiley Price
April 14, 2020
In a recent article, the director of Conservation International's Indigenous and Traditional Peoples Program explained why the COVID-19 pandemic affirms the need to respect the rights of Indigenous peoples.
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What does COVID-19 have to do with nature? These 5 articles explain
By Kiley Price
April 1, 2020
Protecting nature will be critical to preventing future pandemics, some scientists say. With that in mind, here are five articles that explore the connection between nature and human health.
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Expert: To prevent pandemics like COVID-19, 'take care of nature'
By Kiley Price
March 27, 2020
Conservation News spoke to renowned ecologist and Conservation International scientist Lee Hannah about how giving nature space could help curb future disease outbreaks.
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