National governments are embracing the Ocean Health Index as a tool to prioritize marine conservation efforts.
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Vital Signs Gains Support at African Green Revolution Forum
This new initiative aims to help increase agricultural productivity while maintaining critical ecosystems.
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Conserving the Coral Reefs and Rainforests of “Europe”
The EU’s overseas territories may seem small, but they are ecological giants.
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In Brazilian Amazon, Ph.D. Program Expands Scientific Research
This innovative course trains students in field biology — and aims to keep its graduates close to home.
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Capturing Photos, Hearts and Minds in Haiti’s Remnant Forests
CI’s Robin Moore has co-founded a new project that uses photography to connect youth with nature.
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My Four Decades (and Counting) with IUCN
CI President Russ Mittermeier was recently inducted as a lifetime Honorary Member of the world’s largest conservation group.
Recent Ocean Commitments Set Stage for Pacific Islands Forum
The idea of protecting large swaths of ocean is catching on.
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Water Shortages May Escalate Conflict Between Countries
As climate change fuels droughts across the globe, we need a plan for managing water resources across borders.
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In Galápagos, Sharks Worth More Alive Than Dead
We don’t eat our sharks in the Galápagos Islands, though they are — so to speak — our bread and butter.
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Ocean Health Index Estimates World’s Oceans Score 60 out of 100
This low score shows how far we need to go to ensure the oceans can continue to provide the benefits we depend upon.
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