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Forest Regrowth Showcased as Key Climate Change Tool in New Study

September 23, 2020
A new study published in the journal Nature reveals that if forests are allowed to regenerate naturally, they can capture more carbon than previously thought, depending on factors like climate, soil and land slope.
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A Message of Hope From Greta and Pope Francis

September 21, 2020
Today filmmakers behind the Webby Award-winning film “Nature Now” released #ImagineFor1Minute, a mesmerizing short film with a simple message - it’s time to talk about the future we want.
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Statement on the 2020 UN Global Biodiversity Outlook 5

September 15, 2020
Conservation International Vice President of International Policy Lina Barrera issued a statement in response to the release of the United Nation’s Global Biodiversity Outlook 5 report today.
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Mapping Coral Reefs on the High Seas, A Lifeline for Ocean Biodiversity

September 14, 2020
Coral reefs are thriving across the high seas in unexpected places reveals a new study.
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Conservation International Shares Condolences on the Passing of Ted Halstead

September 8, 2020
Conservation International today shared the following remarks on the passing of Ted Halstead, the founder of the Climate Leadership Council (CLC), of which Conservation International is a Founding Member. Conservation International also sends its deepest condolences to Ted’s family and to the teams he led, including CLC and Americans for Carbon Dividends.
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We Must Not Overlook Indigenous Peoples in the Coronavirus Fight

August 19, 2020
Conservation International Director of the Indigenous and Traditional People Program and member of the Kankanaey-Igorot Indigenous group, Minnie Degawan, issued a statement to raise awareness of COVID-19 cases among remote Indigenous communities.
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Conservation International Statement on Passing of Chief Aritana, Amazon and Indigenous Peoples’ Advocate

August 6, 2020
Conservation International CEO Dr. M. Sanjayan issued the following statement on the passing of Indigenous rights’ advocate Chief Aritana Yawalapiti, who succumbed to COVID-19 on August 5, 2020.
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STUDY: Investments in Nature-Based Pandemic Prevention Would Save Trillions Compared to Prevention Response

July 23, 2020
New study details four strategies as part of a framework governments can use to prevent pandemics – reducing deforestation, controlling illegal wildlife trade, improving veterinary practices and early detection.
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Conservation International Statement on the World Economic Forum’s Future of Nature and Business Report

July 15, 2020
Conservation International CEO Dr. M. Sanjayan issued the following statement on the second New Nature Economy report released today by the World Economic Forum.
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Indigenous Peoples’ Rights and Climate Change Advocate Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim Joins Conservation International Board of Directors

July 13, 2020
Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim has joined Conservation International’s Board of Directors.
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