The media won’t cut anybody a break. “Disgusting Sea Creature Threatened with Extinction.” “’Not-So-Cute’ Hagfish Threatened.” These are just a
Category Archives: News
Shark “Massacres” Happen Every Day…We Just Don’t Hear About It
Earlier this week, MSNBC reported a shark “massacre” in which hundreds of sharks were found dead aboard a fishing vessel captured
Continue reading "Shark “Massacres” Happen Every Day…We Just Don’t Hear About It"
Cambodian Ranger Station Will Protect Forest for Gibbons + People
It’s a good week for gibbons! On Monday we announced the discovery of the largest population of northern white-cheeked crested
Continue reading "Cambodian Ranger Station Will Protect Forest for Gibbons + People"
New Protected Areas Bill is Big Step for Forest-Rich Country
Guyana is a small country with big plans. Located on the northern coast of South America, Guyana is one of
Continue reading "New Protected Areas Bill is Big Step for Forest-Rich Country"
Gibbon Discovery Gives Hope for Survival of Species
After three years of hard work in some of the most remote and dense forests of Vietnam, CI primatologist Ben
Continue reading "Gibbon Discovery Gives Hope for Survival of Species"
Seychelles Commit Half of Land for Conservation
When you think about the world’s leading countries, Seychelles is probably not the country that tops your list; in fact,
Continue reading "Seychelles Commit Half of Land for Conservation"
Serengeti Highway Cancelled: Victory for Responsible Development
Today the proposed Serengeti Highway — a road that would have cut through the iconic park and disrupted the migration
Continue reading "Serengeti Highway Cancelled: Victory for Responsible Development"
Choosing Responsible Soy Products Makes a Difference
You might be eating breakfast as you read this blog. Maybe you’re perusing the news over a bowl of cereal,
Continue reading "Choosing Responsible Soy Products Makes a Difference"
Climate Talks in Bonn Bring Underwhelming Results
CI’s Climate Policy Director Rebecca Chacko joined fellow Conservation International (CI) staff from 10 countries in participating in the United Nations Framework Convention on
Continue reading "Climate Talks in Bonn Bring Underwhelming Results"
A Welcome Show of Support for Natural Solutions to Climate Change
As Climate Strategy Director at Conservation International, I spend most of my work day (and many hours outside of my
Continue reading "A Welcome Show of Support for Natural Solutions to Climate Change"