Marine biologist Boris Worm sees hopeful signs for fisheries in the waters off Costa Rica.
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Peruvian City Pledges to Ramp Up Freshwater Conservation Efforts
In the words of the city’s deputy mayor, “We cannot talk about life and water separately.”
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Brazil Must Lead the World in Sustainable Development
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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On Streets of Bogotá, Graffiti Art Raises Environmental Awareness
A Colombian street artist shares his story.
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Where on Earth is Russ? Field Report from Suriname
CI’s president gives a video update from the forests of South America.
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Restoring Freshwater Fisheries in the Colombian Amazon
Overfishing isn’t just an environmental problem — it’s also a social one, as fish is the main protein source for local families.
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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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Engaging Government Leaders on Ocean Health
National governments are embracing the Ocean Health Index as a tool to prioritize marine conservation efforts.
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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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