Despite all our technology and science, humans know very little about the world’s largest fish.
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Monthly Archives: June 2012
Side Discussions May Be Biggest Outcome of Rio+20
Last week’s conference may not have brought drastic change, but there were signs of progress.
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Support Grows for Global Partnership for Oceans
Yesterday in Rio, more than 80 participants voiced support for this important initiative.
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Flickers of Hope at Rio+20
The speeches I’ve heard over the last few hours feel a world apart from previous U.N. meetings.
Fijian Community Group Receives Equator Prize
Winners of this prestigious award have a common goal: empowering local indigenous people to affect change.
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No Food Security Without Environmental Security
Expanding agricultural outputs without understanding the ecosystems supporting them will be a losing battle.
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6 Ways We’re Putting Nature into the Equation
What will a “green economy” actually look like? The good news is we don’t have to guess.
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In Brazil, Working to Safeguard 1/8 of the World’s Fresh Water
Brazil’s rivers link distant geographies, meaning activities in one region can have big impacts downstream.
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Incorporating Nature into Decision-Making in Madagascar
CI and partners are conducting important research on the value of ecosystems for economic activities.
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Blending Ecology + Economy in the Western Ghats
Communities in western India don’t need to learn about sustainability — they are already living it.
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