The EU’s overseas territories may seem small, but they are ecological giants.
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Category Archives: Special Events
Conservation Community Unites Under the Banner of Nature+
The World Conservation Congress is convening this week in Jeju, South Korea.
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What’s the Water Footprint of Your Diet?
At World Water Week, everyone is talking about the close ties between fresh water and food.
Water Shortages May Escalate Conflict Between Countries
As climate change fuels droughts across the globe, we need a plan for managing water resources across borders.
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100 Years of Tarzan — And Putting Rainforests on the Map
More than just entertainment, Tarzan has inspired careers that have helped shape the conservation movement.
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To Combat Asia’s Illegal Wildlife Trade, More Enforcement Needed
The market for illegal wildlife products is rapidly increasing — but this group aims to stop this trend in its tracks.
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Bold Action Needed to Save Coral Reefs
CI reports from the International Coral Reef Symposium.
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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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.
No Food Security Without Environmental Security
Expanding agricultural outputs without understanding the ecosystems supporting them will be a losing battle.
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