CONSERVATION NEWS
News, views and features from the front lines of conservation
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5 life lessons from women in science
By Mary Kate McCoy
February 10, 2023
The gender gap in science is no secret. And while the number of women pursuing careers in science is steadily rising, the lack of representation can be a tough hurdle to overcome.
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In fishing industry, women face hidden hardships: study
By Kiley Price
April 29, 2021
According to a recent study, women are facing hidden hardships throughout seafood supply chains around the world.
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My ‘aha!’ moment: In Madagascar, a fisheries discussion without the fishers
By Kame Westerman
March 7, 2017
How working with octopus fishers in Madagascar led Kame Westerman to make a surprising discovery about women and conservation.
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These women protect the trees that protect Ecuador
By Elizabeth Guinessey
November 10, 2016
Mangroves do more than protect coasts — they’re also lifelines for nearby communities.
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Want to change the world? Give women land rights
By Kame Westerman
October 14, 2016
More women than ever are growing the world’s food — yet men continue to make most land-use decisions.
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