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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Protecting Nature is Critical to Maintain Global Security
Our planet’s “natural capital” is not a luxury — take it away, and countries will escalate into conflict.
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Pilot Projects Lead the Way in Measuring and Protecting Blue Carbon
From Senegal to Costa Rica, communities are working to restore coastal ecosystems to help combat climate change.
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4 Ways Dwindling Natural Resources Could Lead to Conflict
Last week’s symposium at the Council on Foreign Relations explored the direct connection between nature and security.
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To Sustain Freshwater Resources, Transboundary Cooperation is Key
This World Water Day, Tracy Farrell takes us inside CI’s work in the Greater Mekong region of Southeast Asia.
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In Samoa and Fiji, Natural Forests Help Limit Cyclone Damage
Cyclone Evan decimated many areas planted with non-native trees, leaving natural forests largely intact.
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With Help of Facebook, Costa Rica Bans Hunting of Wildlife
Social media may have helped inspire 177,000 Costa Ricans to support a bill rejecting sports hunting.
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Leading Companies Take Steps to Better Value Nature
A recent GreenBiz event highlighted progress in the realm of sustainable business.
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For South Africa’s Growing Wind Energy Sector, Guidelines are Essential
If developed responsibly, renewable energy has great potential to bring cleaner air and jobs to South Africa.
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