As world leaders discuss climate change in South Africa, the country’s residents are seeing its impacts firsthand.
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Category Archives: Science
Tagging Whale Sharks in Indonesia: Conclusion
In addition to shark research, this expedition’s scientists may have discovered two new fish species.
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Working Together for a Healthier Ocean
By working together, organizations like CI can make an even bigger impact on protecting valuable marine areas.
Small Islands, Big Changes: Freshwater Scarcity in the South Pacific
Samuel Taylor Coleridge wrote long ago, “Water, water, everywhere, nor any drop to drink.” Although he was living in England at the
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Promoting Sustainable Aquaculture in Southeast Asia’s Largest Lake
Feed your family today or conserve for tomorrow? This question illustrates the struggle faced by the 3 million Cambodians dependent
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Why We Shouldn’t Give Up on Logged Forests
Old growth rain forests are comprised of massive trees — centuries-old behemoths that tower above the biological exuberance thriving beneath.
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Of Maps and Men: New World Atlas Reflects Climate Change Impacts
As a cartographer at Conservation International (CI), I’m often asked, “Hasn’t everything already been mapped?” It’s easy to understand where
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New Study: Climate Change + Civil Conflict
CI has long held the stance that climate change is one of the greatest threats to our planet — if
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Scientific Research is Key for Managing Freshwater Resources
Ian Harrison is currently attending World Water Week — the leading annual meeting on freshwater issues — in Stockholm. Read
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Blue Carbon Strategy Takes Root in Indonesia
Last week I traveled to Bali, Indonesia to lead a meeting of 30 international experts to discuss “blue carbon” —
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