How did I end up on a Sumatran coffee farm? The story begins with a visit to Starbucks a decade ago.
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Category Archives: Expeditions
Close Encounters with Brazil’s Little “Lions”
Conservation efforts in the Atlantic Forest are helping this iconic species make a comeback.
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Exploring the Galápagos Islands: The Pacific Voyagers Project
One CI staff member continues his journey across the Pacific with a stop in the Galápagos Islands.
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Tagging Giants: Studying Whale Sharks in Cendrawasih Bay
Despite all our technology and science, humans know very little about the world’s largest fish.
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Planting Trees + Creating Jobs in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest
Seven out of 10 of Brazil’s biggest cities depend on this forest for water and electricity.
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Why Nature Isn’t Giving Out “Free Lunches”
GDP is a flawed model for true economic growth. Here’s why.
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Bird Cities, Pristine Reefs … and Lots of Trash
How can we conserve remote island chains like Kiribati on a shoestring budget? I’m here to find out.
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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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The Rise of Women in Africa
Across the continent, women are taking control of Africa’s sustainable development efforts.
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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