Food security initiatives in Africa often don’t account for the value of ecosystems for agricultural productivity.
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Peruvian City Pledges to Ramp Up Freshwater Conservation Efforts
In the words of the city’s deputy mayor, “We cannot talk about life and water separately.”
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At Fishermen’s Request, Hawaii Adds New Enforcement Boat to Its Fleet
About 75% of Hawaii’s nearshore fish species are threatened — bad news for a culture heavily reliant on the sea.
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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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‘Scaly Anteater’ Rehab Center Opens in Cambodia
Pangolins confiscated from illegal traffickers recover before returning to the wild.
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On Streets of Bogotá, Graffiti Art Raises Environmental Awareness
A Colombian street artist shares his story.
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Indonesian Communities Build a ‘Green Wall’ to Fight Deforestation
Over 30 million people living on Java depend on intact forests to protect their water supply.
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