The message is clear: The pressures on Earth are large and potentially disastrous.
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Linking Freshwater Conservation and Human Health
Since 1990, more than 2 billion people have gained access to an improved source of drinking water. But more needs to be done.
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A Bird’s-Eye View of Colombia’s Fragile Beauty (Part 2 of 3)
From the air, the destruction of the páramo ecosystems surrounding Bogotá is impossible to miss.
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A Bird’s-Eye View of Colombia’s Fragile Beauty (Part 1 of 3)
Videographer John Martin gives a behind-the-scenes look at filming Colombia’s páramo ecosystems from the air.
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Promoting Gender Equality through Conservation
This International Women’s Day, learn how environmental issues impact women — and how they’re taking action.
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20 Years of Conservation in Colombia
The decision to create CI-Colombia 20 years ago sparked some of the greatest challenges — and rewards — of my life.
CI Photojournal: Cambodia
From floating villages to softshell turtles, two photographers share favorite images from a visit to three CI projects in Cambodia.
Making WAVES in Madagascar: Putting Nature into the Equation
A CI scientist reflects on the trip to Madagascar where he witnessed nature’s benefits for people in action.
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Pavan Sukhdev’s TED Talk on Economic Value of Nature
Determining the monetary value of intact ecosystems only strengthens the argument for their protection.
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7 Little Reasons for Hope
As a writer, it’s my job to track down CI’s most compelling stories. Here are some of my favorites from 2011.