The event aims to raise awareness about these unique animals, which are a major economic asset for their home country.
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Monthly Archives: October 2014
Not Just a Rock: Why You Need Coral Reefs
Far too many people overlook the tremendous gifts that coral provides us.
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The Rainforest Speaks — and Costa Rica Listens
My country can be a powerful model for countries that still aren’t listening to what their rainforests have to say.
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New Legislation Helps Communities Benefit from Botanical Treasures
Historically, communities have rarely benefited from the use of their natural resources by the outside world — until now.
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7 Wild Species We Must Protect to Feed the World
One more reason to be concerned about extinction trends? Everything you eat was once a wild species.
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50 Years of the IUCN Red List: Inspiring Conservation Action
Russ Mittermeier reflects on how
our growing collection of species data has transformed how we approach conservation.
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10 Things You’d Miss If the Ocean Called It Quits
What if the ocean stopped providing the generous benefits it’s given us for all of human history?
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Raiders of the Corn: Reducing Human-monkey Conflict in the Indian Himalaya
How a team of researchers is working with communities to protect farmers’ crops — and the animals that are destroying them.
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The Global Cost of Protecting Biodiversity? Less Than You Think
The price may sound impossibly high, but it’s absolutely doable — and necessary. Here’s why.
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Human Rights Protection Critical for Conservation Success
Many human rights violations slip under the radar of major news outlets, despite their profound impact on communities (and ecosystems).
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