We don’t eat our sharks in the Galápagos Islands, though they are — so to speak — our bread and butter.
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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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Groundbreaking Trust Fund Helps Keep Nature Alive in Guyana
With 85% of its forest intact, Guyana is leading the way for developing countries seeking green growth.
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CI at 25: Creating Economic Incentives for Conservation
People can only protect nature if they have the knowledge, means and economic motivation to do so.
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Close Encounters with Brazil’s Little “Lions”
Conservation efforts in the Atlantic Forest are helping this iconic species make a comeback.
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Exploring the Galápagos Islands: The Pacific Voyagers Project
One CI staff member continues his journey across the Pacific with a stop in the Galápagos Islands.
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In Brazil, Working to Safeguard 1/8 of the World’s Fresh Water
Brazil’s rivers link distant geographies, meaning activities in one region can have big impacts downstream.
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Planting Trees + Creating Jobs in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest
Seven out of 10 of Brazil’s biggest cities depend on this forest for water and electricity.
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At Rio+20, the World Should Follow Africa’s Lead
To move the ball forward, we must build on the excitement generated by the Summit for Sustainability in Africa.
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Why Nature Isn’t Giving Out “Free Lunches”
GDP is a flawed model for true economic growth. Here’s why.
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