These discussions and debates will likely dominate the year’s most important climate change conference.
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Non-Timber Forest Product Harvest Smells Sweet in Venezuela
Harvesting natural ingredients for the perfume industry is providing sustainable livelihoods for residents of Aripao.
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Costa Rica’s Forests, Through the Eyes of a Science Teacher
Teachers participating in ECO Classroom have brought back exciting stories and engaging new lessons to their schools.
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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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Bolivian Ecolodges Lead the Way for Sustainable Tourism
On World Tourism Day, we bring you an inspiring story of opportunity for indigenous Bolivians.
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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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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.
CI at 25: Honoring the Role of Indigenous Peoples in Conservation
For 25 years, we’ve recognized nature’s role in supporting the rights, values and livelihoods of indigenous peoples.
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Trust Funds for Nature: Q&A with CI’s Chris Stone
Conservation trust funds play a critical role in ecosystem protection: long-term financing.
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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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