The province of West Papua is creating a bold new model for more effective conservation throughout the Southeast Asian country. Can it work?
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Category Archives: Biodiversity
U.S. House passes wildlife trafficking bill
In a rare show of bipartisanship in Washington, Representatives pass a bill cracking down on a deadly, illicit trade.
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Making the Links: October 2015
From new marine sanctuaries in the Pacific to severe droughts in Africa, these news stories give us insight on the links between people and the planet.
‘One really sick reef’: To protect wildlife, Cuba faces tough challenges, choices
Success will ultimately depend on the will of the Cuban people.
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4 things we’ve discovered from tagging Indonesia’s mantas
We’ve never known much about the ocean’s winged giants — until now.
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After diplomatic thaw, Cuba looks to protect nature from rising tide of tourism
A CI scientist explores the natural wealth of this long-isolated country.
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‘Big, hot blob’ puts Hawaiian reefs at risk
As El Niño takes hold in the Pacific, the island state braces for a record coral bleaching event.
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In Costa Rica, new policy on sharks misses the mark
For decades, Costa Rica has been a model for sustainable development — which makes its latest decision on sharks even more disappointing.
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Zoos and aquariums: The ‘front line of conservation’?
One scientist explains how zoos could hold the key to assuring the future of wildlife conservation.
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Your morning cup: now with more trees
Climate variability in many coffee-producing countries is threatening crops and worsening deforestation.