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“We need your creativity, we need your skills, we need your decency, we need your commitment to healing our planet,” said CEO M. Sanjayan during the commencement address at William & Mary.

May 19, 2025

The CDC recently issued a warning to expect an increased risk of dengue — part of a worrying trend on a warming planet, where disease vectors like mosquitoes and ticks thrive.

June 28, 2024

A sweeping analysis of more than 600 conservation efforts — some dating back a century — found that they’re making a big difference for nature.

May 7, 2024

Unsustainable development has pushed one-fifth of the fish in the Mekong River — the lifeblood of Southeast Asia — to near extinction, according to a new report.

March 21, 2024

A pioneer in the field of sustainability has earned a major honor. Johan Rockström is this year’s winner of the Tyler Prize, recognized for his work developing the planetary boundaries framework, which gauges Earth’s ability to sustain humanity.

February 29, 2024

Not long ago, the idea that nature could be humanity's ally against climate change was not widely known. In recent years that idea has increasingly moved into the mainstream. Perhaps unsurprisingly, that recognition has led to some confusion.

January 23, 2024

Despite evidence that efforts to ban shark finning in recent years isn't reducing shark mortality, new research shows there is reason to have hope.

January 12, 2024

Humans have altered the planet so dramatically that scientists say we may have entered a new geologic epoch — the Anthropocene. And yet human behavior is often overlooked when it comes to developing conservation solutions. A new book aims to change that.

April 25, 2023

Increasing drought and urban expansion have contributed to the destruction and degradation of 35 percent of the world’s wetlands. How might we stymie this decline? Introducing beavers back into their natural habitats is a good start.

February 13, 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.

February 10, 2023

In case you missed it: As climate change drives sea level rise, and more extreme droughts and floods, understanding the world’s water patterns is increasingly important. Luckily, scientists are coming up with new ways to adapt. The latest: satellites.

January 3, 2023

Protecting nature starts with science. Here’s a roundup of recent scientific research published by Conservation International experts.

December 15, 2022

A first-of-its-kind report lays out how humanity must change its relationship with nature to avert a climate crisis.

September 19, 2022

In case you missed it: Species living in extreme conditions could advance antibiotic production.

July 26, 2022

Protecting nature starts with science. Here’s a roundup of recent research published by Conservation International experts.

June 30, 2022

In case you missed it: A giant stingray hooked (and released) by a fisherman in Cambodia’s Mekong River earlier this month has taken the title of world’s largest freshwater fish.

June 27, 2022

Protecting nature starts with science. Here’s a roundup of recent scientific research published by Conservation International experts.

May 5, 2022

A new study, published today in Nature, assesses more than 10,000 reptiles around the world — from turtles, snakes and lizards to crocodiles — and warns that we must conserve them to prevent dramatic changes to Earth’s critical ecosystems.

April 27, 2022

The recent IPCC climate report was bleak, but there are silver linings. Our expert weighs in.

April 7, 2022

A new UN report highlights a powerful and largely untapped solution to stem the climate crisis: nature.

April 4, 2022

We spoke to Conservation International's climate lead Shyla Raghav about her passion for protecting the planet, how she stays optimistic about Earth’s future and her advice for the next generation of women scientists.

March 8, 2022

Here are three recent conservation success stories you should know about.

February 25, 2022

Protecting nature starts with science. Here’s a roundup of recent scientific research published by Conservation International experts.

February 17, 2022

Growing up in Kenya on the edge of Lake Victoria, the largest lake in Africa, Leonard Akwany always felt most at home in nature. Long days fishing and birding with friends forged a special connection to the lake, eventually leading to a career focused on protecting it.

February 10, 2022

Experts say the yearly cost of future pandemics will be a staggering US$ 2 trillion. For just 1 percent of that cost, the world could prevent pandemics at their source by protecting nature, according to a new study published today in Science Advances.

February 4, 2022

Protecting nature starts with science. Here’s a roundup of recent research published by Conservation International experts.

December 2, 2021

Nature’s stashes of climate-warming carbon is packed into a small percentage of Earth’s lands, finds a new study that pinpoints the ecosystems humanity must protect to avert a climate disaster.

November 18, 2021

A new study is the first to quantify people’s dependence on nature, and underscores the extent of the threat that climate change and the destruction of nature pose to human life.

October 4, 2021

Conservation News spoke with Conservation international's Giacomo Fedele about the ways in which communities are adapting to rising temperatures on their own terms and how he manages to stay optimistic despite an uncertain climate future.

September 29, 2021

A new study finds that without Earth’s complex web of terrestrial and marine ecosystems we would already be seeing far more severe climate impacts than we are now.

September 16, 2021

For the first time, scientists have quantified the impact these fires have had on animals and plants in the Amazon over the past two decades. And according to their new study published today in Nature, these species are suffering — but there is still time to protect them.

September 1, 2021

Protecting nature starts with science. Here’s a roundup of recent scientific research published by Conservation International experts.

August 5, 2021

Ocean warming will alter the habitats of tuna, which could have catastrophic economic consequences for Pacific Island nations and territories, according to a new study.

July 29, 2021

Ana Gloria Guzmán-Mora is the executive director of Conservation International’s Costa Rica program, where she works with local communities and governments to help them meet their goals for protecting the planet.

July 22, 2021

A growing phenomenon called “ecological fiscal transfers” is helping ease the burden on local governments — and is proving a simple and powerful way to channel funding to conservation.

June 24, 2021

Protecting nature starts with science. Here’s a roundup of recent scientific research published by Conservation International experts.

June 3, 2021

Conservation International's new pandemic prevention fellow recently discussed how his experience chasing infectious diseases and leading NYC's COVID contact tracing program has shown him why human health depends on the health of the planet.

May 27, 2021

A new tool provides a clear picture of where species are at the greatest risk of extinction — and helps guide conservation actions to protect them.

May 13, 2021

If deforestation continues to accelerate, the Amazon could be at risk of becoming ground zero for the world’s next pandemic, according to a study published today.

March 24, 2021

In partnership with Conservation International and NASA, the government of Liberia recently mapped the country’s diverse ecosystems — from lush forests to coastal mangroves — and analyzed how they have changed over time.

March 17, 2021

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

Protecting nature starts with science. Here’s a roundup of recent scientific research published by Conservation International experts.

February 25, 2021

Protecting nature starts with science. Here’s a roundup of recent scientific research published by Conservation International experts.

January 14, 2021

On an expedition to Bolivia's Zongo Valley, a team of researchers recently discovered 20 species completely new to science, and rediscovered several species that had not been seen for decades.

December 14, 2020

Patricia Dunne is the director of applied social science at Conservation International, where she works to amplify the voices of some of conservation’s most critical allies: local communities.

December 3, 2020

Protecting nature starts with science. Here’s a roundup of recent scientific research published by Conservation International experts.

November 12, 2020

Conservation News spoke to Conservation International's marine and diving safety officer, Edgardo Ochoa, about his shark encounters, the dangers of decompression sickness and his passion to prevent a plastic-filled future for the world’s oceans.

October 7, 2020

Restoring tropical forest cover might offer an even bigger climate opportunity than previously thought, a new study finds.

September 23, 2020

Coral reefs on the high seas could offer a lifeline for the world's dying reefs, a new study finds.

September 14, 2020

Protecting nature starts with science. Here’s a roundup of recent scientific research published by Conservation International experts.

September 10, 2020

A new study published today in Science outlines a groundbreaking plan to decrease the risk of future pandemics by 27 percent or more — with a 10-year investment that is 50 times less than the cost of coronavirus response efforts to date.

July 23, 2020

Protecting nature starts with science. Here’s a roundup of recent scientific research published by Conservation International experts.

July 15, 2020

A new report revealed the benefits of protecting 30 percent of the world’s land and sea outweigh the costs by a ratio of 5 to 1.

July 9, 2020

Conservation News spoke with Conservation International’s Colleen Sorto about how when it comes to water and human health, where your water comes from can be just as important as how you use it.

June 17, 2020

In new article for CNN, one of Conservation International's ocean experts offers a survival guide for the world's remaining coral reefs.

June 8, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic is jeopardizing areas set aside to conserve nature, according to a study published yesterday.

June 3, 2020

Conservation News spoke to Conservation International scientist Mael Imirizaldu about his work helping countries and communities conserve the ocean that they depend on.

May 14, 2020

Conservation International's CEO explains the link between infectious diseases and the destruction of nature.

April 21, 2020

Here’s a roundup of recent science published by Conservation International experts.

April 16, 2020

To stop climate catastrophe, there are certain places on Earth that we simply cannot afford to destroy, according to new research by Conservation International scientists.

March 31, 2020

Conservation News spoke to renowned ecologist and Conservation International scientist Lee Hannah about how giving nature space could help curb future disease outbreaks.

March 27, 2020

Conservation News spoke to the co-author of a groundbreaking new study reports that the secret to sustainable agriculture lies in the soil — or more specifically, in the carbon stored in the soil.

March 18, 2020

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

A new study finds that as climate change forces agriculture to higher latitude areas such as Russia and Canada, there is potential to release 177 gigatons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere — the equivalent of over a century of U.S. carbon emissions.

February 12, 2020

Conservation News spoke with one of the authors of a new study on walking sharks to find out how he and his team uncovered the evolutionary origin of these peculiar creatures — and how this information could help us adapt to climate change.

January 22, 2020

A new research database called "Wildlife Insights" will help researchers share data and guide wildlife conservation.

December 17, 2019

Here’s a roundup of recent science published by Conservation International experts.

December 5, 2019

A social scientist at Conservation International explains the complex link between humans and nature in a Q&A with Conservation News.

November 21, 2019

Fundamental shifts may be necessary to adapt to climate breakdown.

September 12, 2019

On International Whale Shark Day, we sat down with two Conservation International scientists to learn more about their work tagging the world's largest fish.

August 30, 2019

Conservation News spoke with Jack Kittinger about his passion for protecting the animals — and people — in the seafood sector.

July 10, 2019

A team of scientists completed a biological survey of the “White City” of Honduras, a recently discovered set of ancient ruins deep within the Mosquitia rainforest.

June 20, 2019

A new study found companies are largely underreporting the financial implications of climate risks to investors.

December 10, 2018

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

We spoke with Olive Andrews about what whales can teach us about the health of the oceans — and her longtime friendship with a humpback named “Nala.”

July 12, 2018

To feed its growing population, Hawai‘i is looking to produce more locally sourced seafood, which has a smaller environmental footprint.

May 31, 2018

A team of researchers led by Conservation International explored the biological treasures that exist in an inaccessible corner of Central America.

May 23, 2018

Funny YouTube videos, the newest smartphones … and conservation? A new study looks at ways we can make conservation go “viral.”

February 28, 2018

Human Nature talked to Conservation International scientists about what their findings about protected areas could mean for the Amazon’s future.

February 13, 2018

CI funded new research that found Madagascar’s lemurs are making homes within cocoa plantations.

December 21, 2017

Here’s a look at the impact climate change is having on these critically important animals.

August 19, 2017

Two years into a whale shark tracking program, scientists are learning new facts about the world’s largest fish.

August 1, 2017

OHI scientists — including several from Conservation International, the index’s co-developer — are using open science to do “better science in less time.”

June 12, 2017

There are two keys to protecting our oceans: funding and staff. Without these elements, we’re putting our oceans at risk.

March 22, 2017

Mangroves are a key piece of how we address climate change. It’s time we stop overlooking them.

July 25, 2016