In some of the most beautiful and vulnerable places around the world, every day is Earth Day.
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Restoring the World’s Oceans, One Bite at a Time
Marine biologist Boris Worm sees hopeful signs for fisheries in the waters off Costa Rica.
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In Tanzania, Nature Provides Unseen Value for Farmers
Food security initiatives in Africa often don’t account for the value of ecosystems for agricultural productivity.
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Pew Marine Fellowship Will Help Reduce Illegal Fishing in Indonesia
CI’s Meity Mongdong explains how this prestigious award will benefit her team’s work.
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Humane Predator Control Methods Double Income for South African Farmers
Charles Schreuder hated killing predators to protect his livestock. Now he doesn’t need to.
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A Week With a Kamaiurá Community in the Brazilian Amazon
CI’s Luana Luna reflects on a recent visit to an indigenous village in Xingu National Park.
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Protecting Panda Habitat Can Generate Community Income
Extending China’s “eco-compensation” system to new areas of forest will help pandas and people.
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Despite Political Unrest, Conservation Work Continues in DRC
In the forests of central Africa, CI is working to preserve bonobo habitat while improving local livelihoods.
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Restoring Freshwater Fisheries in the Colombian Amazon
Overfishing isn’t just an environmental problem — it’s also a social one, as fish is the main protein source for local families.
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Non-Timber Forest Product Harvest Smells Sweet in Venezuela
Harvesting natural ingredients for the perfume industry is providing sustainable livelihoods for residents of Aripao.
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