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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New Technology Aims to Expand Knowledge of Qatar’s Mangroves
Students and scientists alike will learn more about these ecosystems through a new crowd-sourcing tool.
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In Timor-Leste, Striving to Protect Resources for Local Communities
Illegal fishers from outside Timor-Leste are threatening the tiny country’s marine fisheries.
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Within Mining & Energy Sector, Greater Emphasis on Conservation
An industry known for environmental destruction is beginning to re-think its policies.
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Seascapes Approach Helps Solve Complex Ocean Problems
International collaboration in the Eastern Tropical Pacific Seascape is benefitting many local fishers.
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Biodiversity Payments Can Help Communities Fight Climate Change
Extra income from biodiversity payments could give some communities even more incentive to protect their forests.
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To Relocate Town Buried By Mudslide, Colombians Turn to Nature
Using innovative ecosystem mapping tools, CI and partners are helping one town adapt to a changing climate.
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More Fisheries Management Needed in Indonesian Waters
These reefs need protection in order to continue supporting the biodiversity and people that rely on them.
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6 Signs of Progress at UN Biodiversity Conference
At recent U.N. meetings, some of the most important conversations may have taken place outside the official negotiations.
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