My home country must prove that economic growth and conservation can go hand in hand.
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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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If Animals Played Football, Who Would Be the Quarterback?
On Super Bowl weekend, CI’s Kevin Connor — a former sports writer — ponders an interesting question.
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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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Will 2013 Bring a New, Sustainable World?
The new year brings a host of ecological, governmental and social issues, but a new world is possible.
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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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Asia’s Biggest Economies Discuss Value of Healthy Oceans
In China alone, the marine economy generates 9.7% of GDP and 34.2 million jobs.
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Hurricane Sandy Invigorates Climate Adaptation Discussions
More people than ever are talking about how nature can help us adapt to climate change impacts.
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Pledge to Protect the Planet That Provides
This video reminds us of the infinite ways we depend on nature — not only for survival, but for inspiration.
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