These forests filter about half the water that flows to dams in tropical regions.
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On Streets of Bogotá, Graffiti Art Raises Environmental Awareness
A Colombian street artist shares his story.
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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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Seascapes Approach Helps Solve Complex Ocean Problems
International collaboration in the Eastern Tropical Pacific Seascape is benefitting many local fishers.
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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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Engaging Government Leaders on Ocean Health
National governments are embracing the Ocean Health Index as a tool to prioritize marine conservation efforts.
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6 Ways We’re Putting Nature into the Equation
What will a “green economy” actually look like? The good news is we don’t have to guess.
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Why Nature Isn’t Giving Out “Free Lunches”
GDP is a flawed model for true economic growth. Here’s why.
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Local Action Critical to Help Farmers Adapt to Climate Change
Agriculture was a much-debated topic at this week’s international climate negotiations in Germany.
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A Bird’s-Eye View of Colombia’s Fragile Beauty (Part 3 of 3)
Filming Bogotá from the air, I wonder how many people below know where their water comes from.
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