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Conservation International to Provide Lifeline for Maasai Mara Wildlife, Landowners Battered by Pandemic
November 19, 2020
The wildlife conservancies of the Maasai Mara, facing massive financial losses caused by the drop in tourism due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will soon find relief thanks to a loan program led by Conservation International in partnership with the Maasai Mara Wildlife Conservancies Association.
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Conservation International Names Rachel Biderman Senior Vice President of the Americas
November 18, 2020
Conservation International today announced Rachel Biderman as the organization’s Vice President of the Americas.
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Conservation International Chairman and Founder Peter Seligmann, Vice Chair Harrison Ford and CEO Dr. M. Sanjayan Release Joint Statement on US Presidential Election
November 7, 2020
Conservation International today released the following statement on the election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as President and Vice President of the United States.
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Sustainable Coffee Challenge Welcomes Eight New Partners
November 5, 2020
Today, the Sustainable Coffee Challenge announced eight new partners.
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Global Wildlife Photographers Launch Effort to Raise Funds for Nature Amid COVID-19
November 5, 2020
The collapse in tourism – and economies – wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic is devastating wildlife and conservation efforts across the globe.
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Three New Deep-Sea Coral Species Discovered in the North Pacific
October 29, 2020
Three new species of black coral have been discovered in deep waters of the North Pacific Ocean.
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Conservation International releases statement on Samoa’s plans to manage 100% and protect 30% of ocean
October 16, 2020
Conservation International today released statements from CEO Dr. M. Sanjayan and Leilani Duffy-Iosefa, Country Director, Conservation International – Samoa, in response to Government of Samoa’s announcement of the Samoa Ocean Strategy, a strategic plan to fully manage their entire ocean area and protect 30 percent.
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Harrison Ford Helps Deliver Get Out the Vote Message, Urges People to Prioritize the Environment
October 15, 2020
Conservation International today released a new short video, “The Most Critical Action”, imploring people to vote, and to make science and the environment a priority when choosing their leaders.
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Wildlife Insights Honored for Data Design by Fast Company’s 2020 Innovation By Design Awards
September 30, 2020
Wildlife Insights received Honorable Mention in the Data Design category of Fast Company’s 2020 Innovation By Design Awards.
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Conservation International Statement on Climate Week 2020
September 30, 2020
Conservation International’s Vice President of Climate Change Shyla Raghav issued the following statement at the close of New York Climate Week 2020.
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