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Upon reflection: Study gauges grasslands’ climate-fighting powers
In southern Africa, grasses can beat the heat better than trees, according to Conservation International research.
December 10, 2024
In the fight to save a unique desert, tradition meets innovation
In the semi-arid shrubland of Namaqualand, dry conditions have long been a cycle of life. But climate change is now slowly transforming this once-thriving biodiversity hotspot, making life challenging for wildlife and the shepherds who have farmed here for centuries.
July 9, 2024
Can an ancient tradition save an African grassland?
Africa’s pastoralists have long raised their livestock to mimic the rhythms of nature. Reviving their way of life is key to restoring grasslands.
June 25, 2024
Meet the South African startup putting cattle to work for conservation
Livestock herding and wildlife conservation are often perceived as conflicting pursuits, with the belief that one must come at the expense of the other. However, in South Africa, a fresh approach centered on Indigenous knowledge is challenging this perception.
June 12, 2023
Notes from the field: Protection protocol and revitalizing grasslands
Here are two recent conservation success stories you should know about.
August 5, 2020