For 25 years, we’ve recognized nature’s role in supporting the rights, values and livelihoods of indigenous peoples.
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Cambodian Conservation Center Helps Turtles, Draws Tourists
In the center’s first year, tourist numbers have soared above our expectations, transforming local livelihoods.
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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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Conservation Community Unites Under the Banner of Nature+
The World Conservation Congress is convening this week in Jeju, South Korea.
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Pacific Islands Forum Marks New Era in Marine Conservation
I am on the plane returning from the Cook Islands. All I can say is “Wow.”
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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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The Toll of Industrial Fishing: One Tuna Fisherman’s Story
In the Cook Islands, overfishing by commercial vessels has damaged the livelihoods of artisanal fishermen.
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10 Ways to Measure Ocean Health
The Ocean Health Index reveals how well the oceans are providing people with 10 important services.
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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Fighting Drought With Traditional Knowledge in Peru
Facing climate change, indigenous communities are reviving farming practices used by their Incan ancestors.
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