Conservation trust funds play a critical role in ecosystem protection: long-term financing.
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The Toll of Industrial Fishing: One Tuna Fisherman’s Story
In the Cook Islands, overfishing by commercial vessels has damaged the livelihoods of artisanal fishermen.
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Fighting Drought With Traditional Knowledge in Peru
Facing climate change, indigenous communities are reviving farming practices used by their Incan ancestors.
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On World Cat Day, Three Roars for the Jaguar
Despite their tumultuous history, jaguars and humans are learning to live together in Costa Rica.
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Groundbreaking Trust Fund Helps Keep Nature Alive in Guyana
With 85% of its forest intact, Guyana is leading the way for developing countries seeking green growth.
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CI at 25: Creating Economic Incentives for Conservation
People can only protect nature if they have the knowledge, means and economic motivation to do so.
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Protecting Fiji’s Waters: Q&A With a Conservation Leader
A local conservationist reflects on what has inspired her career — and the challenges she faces in her work.
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Adapting Coffee to a Changing Climate in Sumatra
The Indonesian island is known for producing some of the world’s best coffee. But the environment is changing.
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Farmer Training Essential to Fight Climate Change Impacts
I recently joined one of the world’s foremost experts on coffee farming on a visit with Sumatran farmers.
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Finding Meaning in a Deluge of Data
Technology has revolutionized how scientists collect ecological data. So how can we make sense of it all?