The race toward a global climate agreement has been neither easy nor straightforward.
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Monthly Archives: May 2012
What’s in the Mud: Seagrasses Store 10% of Ocean’s Carbon
Beneath the water, carbon accumulated over thousands of years lies locked in the mud.
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Local Action Critical to Help Farmers Adapt to Climate Change
Agriculture was a much-debated topic at this week’s international climate negotiations in Germany.
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Summit for Sustainability in Africa: Day 1 Speech Highlights
Four event speakers — including two African presidents — share their views on incorporating nature into the global economy.
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9 Ocean Species You Never Knew You Needed
Marine species play innumerable roles that underpin our welfare. Here are a few that might surprise you.
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The Rise of Women in Africa
Across the continent, women are taking control of Africa’s sustainable development efforts.
Fate of Vietnam’s Gibbons Hangs in the Balance
A new assessment reveals that the country’s gibbon populations may soon be lost forever.
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Floods, Breakdowns and Bees: Notes from a Suriname Expedition
CI’s latest survey to document wildlife in one of the world’s most remote areas faced plenty of obstacles.
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CI + Botswana Convene First-ever Summit for Sustainability in Africa
Top African officials and global business leaders will discuss incorporating nature into Africa’s economic development.
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In Economic Crisis, Conservation Funding More Important Than Ever
Protecting the natural world is critical for human survival — but fundamental change does not come cheap.
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