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In Bolivia, a 'conservation mosaic’ gets another (big) piece
In the remote lowland forests of northwestern Bolivia, a small community has taken a big step to protect one of the Amazon’s most biodiverse regions.
February 5, 2024
Pacific island enacts bold new ocean protections
New Caledonia recently took a big step for ocean conservation by banning all industrial activities — such as fishing, mining and oil drilling — in 10 percent of its waters. The new protections safeguard marine habitats, as well as some of the healthiest coral reefs on Earth.
November 29, 2023
U.S., Peru trade debt for nature
The government of Peru signed a deal to redirect more than US$ 20 million it owes to the United States into the conservation of some of the most biodiverse areas on Earth.
September 7, 2023
More than monuments: Study shows World Heritage sites are biodiversity havens
For more than 50 years, UNESCO has protected cultural and natural wonders as World Heritage sites due to their “outstanding universal value.” Turns out, there's another big reason these marvels are irreplaceable: their biodiversity.
August 31, 2023
Ecuadorean voters reject oil drilling in Amazon
Following a decade-long fight led by Indigenous activists and environment leaders, Ecuadorians voted decisively to end oil drilling in one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth — a move heralded by supporters as “historic.”
August 23, 2023
Study: Protected forests are a climate powerhouse
Protected forests keep significantly more climate-warming carbon out of the atmosphere than unprotected forests, according to a new study. The research illustrates just how important protected areas are in the fight to curb climate change.
June 1, 2023
In Amazon, small towns are a force of nature
Years ahead of schedule, Bolivia has met an ambitious goal to protect 30 percent of its land — and that's thanks in large part to Amazonian towns and villages that are accelerating the pace and scale of conservation in the country.
April 12, 2023
New study shows where manta rays thrive
Targeted for their gill plates and trapped accidentally in fishing nets, reef manta rays are in trouble; their populations around the world are plummeting. But in one protected area off the coast of Indonesia, the rays are not only bucking worldwide trends – they’re thriving.
December 2, 2022
News spotlight: Flooding in Yellowstone could foreshadow future climate disasters
In case you missed it: The unprecedented floods that ripped through Yellowstone National Park in the United States could be a warning of climate impacts to come.
June 22, 2022
New science: Satellite data preventing climate-fueled floods — and more
Protecting nature starts with science. Here’s a roundup of recent scientific research published by Conservation International experts.
February 17, 2022
New science: a path for protecting chimps and more
Protecting nature starts with science. Here’s a roundup of recent scientific research published by Conservation International experts.
June 3, 2021
In Bolivian Andes, new protected area offers ‘a breath of fresh air’
With support from Conservation International, the municipality of Guanay in Bolivia established a law to protect one-third of its land.
March 25, 2021
Study: Too often, COVID recovery comes at nature’s expense
A new study found that more countries undermined rather than supported nature in decisions made after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, such as their national pandemic recovery policies.
March 11, 2021
Nature meets culture: A climate justice podcast, opera for plants and more
Here are a few shows, podcasts and more that can help bring nature to life for you, wherever you are.
July 29, 2020
Expert: Rollbacks of environmental protections imperil nature — and human health
In a recent op-ed for Scientific American, a Conservation International social scientist stressed the importance of strengthening environmental protections to prevent future pandemics.
June 28, 2020
Study: COVID-19 jeopardizing world’s protected areas
The COVID-19 pandemic is jeopardizing areas set aside to conserve nature, according to a study published yesterday.
June 3, 2020
Study: Protecting tropics could save half of species on brink
Conservation News spoke to the lead author of a groundbreaking new study that offers a solution to save more than half of the world's species that are at risk of extinction, while slowing climate change.
February 26, 2020
U.S. to expand mining in former protected areas: report
The U.S. government has recently finalized plans to expand mining and oil drilling in an area of Utah that had once been part of two protected areas.
February 6, 2020
Protected areas are not forever
A new analysis reveals gaps in the protected area system, which covers 14.9 percent of land and 7.3 percent of oceans.
November 29, 2018
In photos: From forest to mega-city, a river’s journey
An Indonesian river is transformed as it winds downstream.
June 15, 2016
In a career full of fish discoveries, these 5 species stand out
Dr. Mark Erdmann has described 100 fish species that are new to science. Here are his favorites.
February 24, 2017
Protected area or ‘paper park’? Ocean protection means more than lines on a map
An inside look into how the world’s “biggest common resource” is managed — or not.
September 2, 2016
In the news: Escaped lions highlight plight of park neighbors
A recent case of escaped lions in South Africa’s Kruger National Park is a tragic example of the tension that can exist between people and wildlife around protected areas.
July 14, 2017
The trees that could make or break Mexico City’s future
CI’s Jürgen Hoth talks air pollution, the illegal drug trade and why planting trees isn’t always the answer.
December 15, 2016
Meet a scientist: To study conservation, she studies people
A social scientist at Conservation International explains the complex link between humans and nature in a Q&A with Conservation News.
November 21, 2019
In a first, a drone helps nab illegal logger in Peru
A man was caught illegally cutting down trees in Peru’s Alto Mayo Protected Forest.
May 16, 2018
Four questions about the Amazon fires, answered
Conservation International experts explain more about the fires raging through the Amazon.
August 23, 2019
The Amazon is on fire: 5 things you need to know
The Amazon is on fire. Here are 5 things you need to know.
August 22, 2019
On remote Philippine island, female forest rangers are a force to be reckoned with
Palawan communities are linked to the land by tradition, spirituality and survival — and women like Nolsita Siyang are rising up to defend it.
March 8, 2016
Marine park’s expansion a win for Hawai’i, for oceans
The Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument is now the largest marine protected area on Earth.
August 26, 2016
Primates face greater extinction threat than any other large mammal group
Tropical forest destruction threatens 63 percent of the world’s primate species with extinction. But experts say there’s hope of reversing this trend.
February 3, 2017
A new report depicts a failing planet. A new book has solutions
A UN report released today paints a sobering picture of the natural world — and the blame for the damage lies solely at humanity’s feet. Almost 1 million species face extinction; essential crops are under threat; our oceans are overfished.
May 6, 2019
Expert: Conservation, indigenous rights at a crossroads
A recently published paper has added to a body of evidence showing that indigenous peoples can be powerful allies for protecting nature.
August 8, 2018
3 ways protecting nature can help resolve conflict
As tension over natural resources escalates, new evidence shows that protecting nature can help promote peace.
May 31, 2016
Protected areas DO save wildlife: Just ask these 5 species
New data collected by more than 1,000 camera traps reveals good news for many tropical species.
January 19, 2016
In camera-trap snaps, scientists tackle big data challenge
CI’s Jorge Ahumada gives a behind-the-scenes look at how technology is revolutionizing conservation biology.
January 21, 2016
What happens to U.S. landscape when protected areas vanish?
In the wake of the Interior Secretary’s recommendations to reduce 10 national monuments, a CI scientist explains what the legacy of that action could look like.
October 3, 2017
Trust fund to help protect some of Philippines’ last primary forests
A new trust fund aims to finance the management of the Mount Mantalingahan Protected Landscape.
October 7, 2016
The world’s national parks are not as secure as we think
New research reveals significant changes in the boundaries of one of America’s most iconic protected areas over time.
August 24, 2016
Deforested areas in the Amazon vulnerable to loss of legal protections, study finds
Human Nature talked to Conservation International scientists about what their findings about protected areas could mean for the Amazon’s future.
February 13, 2018
The most valued anti-poaching equipment? It may surprise you
In recent years, the battle against wildlife poaching in Africa has taken a high-tech turn. But for rangers on the ground, the basics can make all the difference.
May 25, 2017
Protected areas good for health, wealth: study
Protected areas can be good for both wildlife and people, according to a new study.
April 3, 2019
Protected areas see recent rise in legal rollbacks: study
New study: Rollbacks of legal protections to protected areas are on the rise.
May 31, 2019
New protected area in Amazon announced
Recently, the Bolivian government established the Bajo Madidi Municipal Conservation and Management Area.
June 4, 2019
Protecting fisheries can fight poverty: study
Freshwater protected areas can boost fish stocks to pull communities out of poverty.
February 7, 2019
Protections for African wildlife face growing threat: a lack of money
Two experts on protected areas react to recent findings that a majority of protected areas in Africa are underfunded.
October 24, 2018
These 7 maps shed light on most crucial areas of Amazon rainforest
Thirty million people call the Amazonia region home — and they all depend on its forests every day.
January 17, 2017
Why Indigenous rights matter
Indigenous peoples’ interest in conservation is profound — but often overlooked.
September 6, 2016