CONSERVATION NEWS
News, views and features from the front lines of conservation
Sweet news: Cacao making a comeback in Mexico
By Leah Duran
October 27, 2017
In Mexico, a new effort is boosting cacao production while protecting forests in the process.
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What ‘sustainability’ means to a lifelong coffee farmer
By Sophie Bertazzo
September 29, 2017
Editor’s note: On National Coffee Day, we’re taking a look at the people who make your morning cup of joe
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Coffee’s bitter side: addressing labor conditions
By Sophie Bertazzo
September 21, 2017
The coffee sector has a labor problem — and the Sustainable Coffee Challenge is working to fix it.
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Starbucks makes special delivery to ensure the future of coffee
By Raina Lang
September 14, 2017
CI’s director of sustainable coffee markets visited Guatemala to see how coffee trees are grown and delivered to farmers as part of the Starbucks “One Tree for Every Bag” commitment.
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Conservation beyond fences
By Jamey Anderson
August 16, 2017
On the world’s youngest continent, finding conservation solutions means going outside the traditional toolbox of protected areas.
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