The Story of Conservation International (Teaser) Conservation International 2024-10-21 | The Story of Conservation International (Teaser)
COP16 | We Must Ensure Funding to Protect Nature ft. Patricia Zurita Conservation International 2024-10-18 | ...
Heritage Guardians Youth Voices in Conservation Exchange Program in Samoa Conservation International 2024-09-30 | From the 6th – 10th May, Conservation International Samoa in partnership with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and the Conservation International Global Exchange Program co-hosted its first ever international Youth Exchange Workshop titled, “Heritage Guardians – Youth Voices in Conservation,” with the theme of “Embracing Heritage and Resilience.” The exchange catalyzed youth engagement and empowerment and highlighted the remarkable Guardians Experiential Environmental Education Program, launched in 2018, which has become a flagship initiative for Conservation International in Samoa. Participants came from Aotearoa, Fiji, New Caledonia, Palau, Samoa, Singapore and the United States and shared successes, ideas, and lessons learned in youth programs across the Asia-Pacific and the wider Conservation International community. This youth exchange would not have been possible with the support of our partners; Conservation International Global Exchange Program, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE), Blue Nature Alliance, Waitt Foundation, Blackmore Foundation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade NZ, European Union and the Samoa Care Project.
For Climate-Fighting Farms, Squeeze in Some Trees Conservation International 2024-09-25 | 🌱🌍 When we think about nature's role in climate solutions, forest protection is often top of mind—and it’s important. However, sustainable agriculture also holds immense potential to limit climate change. 🎥 Conservation International’s Patricia Zurita and Bronson Griscom share how smarter farming practices could remove billions of tons of CO2 every year while keeping food production intact. By planting trees along field boundaries, farmers can make a measurable impact and generate economic incentives without major changes to their livelihoods or income. Discover how technology is helping communities worldwide monitor the effectiveness of these sustainable efforts
Protecting the Ocean Helps Fight Malnutrition Conservation International 2024-09-19 | Protecting more of the ocean could slash the risk of malnutrition for up to 3 million people worldwide, according to a new study co-authored by Conservation International.The benefits of marine protected areas in helping restore fish populations and ecosystems are well documented. However, perceptions persist that these protections come at the expense of local communities.The new study challenges this view. In fact, protection and fighting malnutrition go hand in hand.
The Giving Trees | A Focus on Girls Conservation International 2024-09-13 | In schools across Kenya’s Chyulu Hills, girls learn, grow and thrive.Revenue generated from forest protection is helping ensure the education and health of a girls can be top priorities. With improved school attendance, girls are getting higher grades and participating more in sports.Conservation International and Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust are supporting community-driven programs in the Chyulu Hills where people are protecting the nature that they depend on for their well-being.Learn more: conservation.org/projects/chyulu-hills-carbon-project Film narrated by Conservation International CEO Dr. M Sanjayan
How a Fearsome Predator Helped Bring this Community Back to Life Conservation International 2024-09-11 | For the fishing village of Topón in southern Mexico, crocodiles were once feared. Now, they are no longer foes, but critical partners. When upstream deforestation caused shrimp populations to plummet, the people of Topón searched for a solution, turning to conservation experts. Through a partnership between Conservación Internacional México, the Global Environment Facility, and the Mexican government, a solution was devised, and crocodiles were brought back into the Topón ecosystem. The results? A tenfold increase in shrimp catch.LEARN MORE: conservation.org/blog/how-a-fearsome-predator-helped-bring-this-community-back-to-life
Say Goodbye to Ghost Nets Conservation International 2024-09-11 | 🐠 Ghost nets not only pollute our oceans but pose a serious threat to marine life. So, Conservación Internacional México and the Mexican Government are taking action.
The Giving Trees | Feeding Bodies and Minds Conservation International 2024-09-11 | When drought and climate change left kids hungry and school attendance dwindling in Kenya’s Chyulu Hills, community leaders took action. With funds generated from protecting one of the planet’s most vital forests, they started a school food program that has fed nearly 35,000 children in 90 schools in just over a year.Conservation International and Massai Wilderness Conservation Trust support these efforts that help Indigenous Peoples and local communities benefit financially from protecting forests. With these funds, communities are investing in their future, helping to ensure meals for children, and boosting school attendance.Learn more: conservation.org/projects/chyulu-hills-carbon-project Film narrated by Conservation International CEO Dr. M Sanjayan
The Giving Trees | Back to School in the Chyulu Hills Conservation International 2024-09-09 | Protecting forests in Kenya’s Chyulu Hills is helping children stay in school.When the region was hit by severe drought, school dropout rates rose. Many families were forced to move in search of land that could support their lives and livelihoods. That’s when community leaders stepped up, using funds generated from protecting Chyulu’s forests to provide school scholarships.Conservation International and Massai Wilderness Conservation Trust support this project which has paid school fees for nearly 4,000 children to date – ensuring children, their families, and entire communities thrive.Learn more about this project that is protecting nature for people and climate: conservation.org/projects/chyulu-hills-carbon-project Film narrated by Conservation International CEO Dr. M Sanjayan
Lilia Isolina Java | Amazonia Indigenous Womens Fellowship Conservation International 2024-08-13 | A community leader in the Ticuna Indigenous Resguardo territory, Lilia Isolina Java stresses how nature, Indigenous peoples, knowledge, and ancestral practices are inseparable and how she is working to highlight the role of Indigenous women in ancestral practices. Lilia is leveraging her resources as a 2024 Conservation International Amazonia Indigenous Women’s Fellow to help the women in her community lead environmental research activities and how holistic nature management is critical to her community and conservation.
Yadira Ocaguaje | Amazonia Indigenous Womens Fellowship Conservation International 2024-08-13 | Yadira Ocaguaje is an influential Indigenous leader in her Ecuadorian community. In fact, she is recognized as a key spokesperson for the defense of the Siekopai culture and territory and she stress the importance of Indigenous women as guardian of ancestral knowledge, culture, and nature. As a Conservation International Amazonia Indigenous Women’s Fellow, Yadira works with her people to keep the ancestral knowledge and traditions of her people alive. To do so, she led the creation of the women-led Keñao Association, which revalues the Siekopai’s knowledge and culture through ceramics.
Dadá Baniwa | Amazonia Indigenous Womens Fellowship Conservation International 2024-08-05 | As a Conservation International Amazonia Indigenous Women’s Fellow, Dadá highlights the interconnection between Indigenous knowledge, nature, and traditional livelihoods and she is working to uplift the voices and work of the Baniwa Indigenous People: “We dream of a better life for our community. That women can be healthy, that children can be healthy, that young people can also have their own initiatives.”
The Tacana Weavers Conservation International 2024-08-01 | Meet the Tacana weavers, a collective of Indigenous women from the Tacana Indigenous Women's Council in Bolivia. Their art is a powerful force for preserving their cultural heritage and the Amazon rainforest.
5 Things Sharks Do for You Conservation International 2024-07-15 | 🦈 Did you know: You’re more likely to be killed by a toaster than a shark. If anything, sharks should be afraid of humans. If sharks were to disappear, it would be bad news for all of us. Here are just a few of the reasons why.
Want to Fight Climate Change? Keep Nature Intact Conservation International 2024-07-11 | We’ve long known that people need nature for a stable climate. Keeping nature intact will build resilience to the climate change impacts to come. It’s time to start restoring nature, and if we act right now there’s still time to get this right. Let’s care for forests like our lives depend on it – because they do.
Where ‘ghost gear’ haunts the seas, divers unite to clean up Conservation International 2024-07-08 | Dive master and Conservation International Marine Safety Officer Edgardo Ochoa has single-handedly scooped up thousands of pounds of lost fishing gear that is deadly for marine animals. But with far more “ghost” nets than any one person can handle, he now trains recreational divers to do the same.
Making Traditional Fish Leather in Hawai‘i with @janeychangart Conservation International 2024-05-28 | Seafood waste, a global challenge, sees six million tons of fish skins discarded annually, contributing to environmental degradation, and posing a challenge requiring innovation and creativity. In Hawaiʻi, where 40% of each fish caught is discarded, Conservation International Hawaiʻi (CI Hawaiʻi) is creating innovative solutions to reshape the narrative around fish waste, uncovering its untapped potential for supporting local livelihoods, preserving Indigenous practices, and championing sustainable seafood. In partnership with master fish skin tanner and revivalist, Janey Chang, CI Hawai’i hosted Hawaii’s first fish leather workshops in November 2023 which brought together and trained 30 individuals representing cultural practitioners, fishers, artists, leathersmiths, nonprofit leaders, fishery managers, and seafood businesses from Hawai’i, Fiji, and New Caledonia. These workshops demonstrate that fish skins from the Pacific can be transformed into beautiful value-added products such as wallets, jewelry, and keychains and are scaling this solution and building a global community through these impactful exchanges. To get involved or to learn more, reach out to Jhana Young at jyoung@conservation.org. Funded by an award from NOAA Fisheries' Saltonstall-Kennedy Grant Program & Conservation International’s Global Exchange Program. FOLLOW CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL HAWAIʻI ON SOCIALInstagram: instagram.com/ci_hawaii Facebook: facebook.com/CI.Hawaii Produced by: Conservation International Hawaiʻi and Cody WelshDirected by: Jhana Young of Conservation International Hawaiʻi and Cody WelshEdited by: Cody Welsh
Fulvia Medina Conservation International 2024-05-15 | The Amazonia Indigenous Women’s Fellowship supports Indigenous women leaders and the key roles they play in conservation. Fulvia Medina belongs to the Tacana Indigenous people of Bolivia. In her project she is educating women and girls about traditional weaving and the designs that showcase Amazonian biodiversity. Fulvia is raising awareness about environmental protection through cultural heritage.
Zoila Ochoa Conservation International 2024-05-15 | The Amazonia Indigenous Women’s Fellowship supports Indigenous women leaders and the key roles they play in conservation. Zoila Ochoa belongs to the Murui Buee Indigenous people of Peru. In her project she is teaching youth the Muriu Buee language, their traditional food and dances to ensure their heritage lives on. Through education, she ensures that the new generations appreciate their ancestral knowledge and culture.
Yadira Ocoguaje Conservation International 2024-05-15 | The Amazonia Indigenous Women’s Fellowship supports Indigenous women leaders and the key roles they play in conservation. Yadira Ocoguaje belongs to the Siekopai Indigenous people of Ecuador. In her project she is working with women in the Siekoya-Remolino community to honor the memory of their grandmothers through the art of ceramic making. For Yadira ceramic making is part of keeping their teachings and culture alive.
The Story of Conservation International (Overview) Conservation International 2024-04-29 | Narrated by Idris Elba.Conservation International was founded on a simple principle: Humans and nature are connected in profound ways.We work alongside communities in more than 100 countries, putting science into practice, and protecting the irreplaceable.Since 1987, we’ve been in the business of bold ideas — ideas that other people might write off as impractical or unproven, maybe a little unusual.But our goal was always to redefine conservation… to change how it’s done… and for whom.With that mentality, Conservation International and our partners have protected 1.5 billion acres of land and sea over 35 years… benefitting millions of people.And in this decisive decade, we have big goals:First, use the miracle of photosynthesis to slow climate change. By conserving one-of-a-kind places like the Amazon Rainforest and Congo Basin, we can store away billions of tons of planet-warming carbon.Second, double the area of ocean under protection — to secure food, jobs, and marine life for generations to come.And third, develop new economic models that replenish our natural wealth, instead of looting it. Industry-by-industry, we’re transforming how humans produce and prosper — starting with farming, fishing, and fashion.There’s no precedent for what we’re trying to do. But we’re not doing it alone. We work with thousands of partners around the world to heal our planet and protect our future. And together, we write humanity's next chapter.TEASER: youtu.be/FCUhoDt8s3A
Nature is the Ultimate Climate Solution Conservation International 2024-04-22 | Nature is the ultimate solution for people, for biodiversity, and for our planet.
Saving mangroves to save clams — and a way of life Conservation International 2024-04-22 | Afro-Colombian women who work as clam harvesters along the country’s Pacific coast are known as piangueras. Overexploitation and deforestation threatened not only their livelihoods, but their way of life. Through Conservación Internacional Colombia’s EcoGourmet program, the piangueras are working to reverse this trend.
‘Climate-smart’ farming boosts forests, food security in Madagascar Conservation International 2024-04-18 | Farmers in Madagascar were caught in a cycle: Climate impacts were ravaging crops, forcing them to clear more of the island’s precious forests for planting. Implementing climate-smart farming practices, they are now breaking this cycle. And it could mean big things for farming around the world.
New technique tees up mangrove rebound in Costa Rica Conservation International 2024-04-18 | Mangroves are carbon-storing superstars, but once lost they are difficult to restore.An innovative Conservation International Costa Rica effort to restore mangroves in Costa Rica’s Gulf of Nicoya could mean renewed hope for coastal ecosystems around the world.
Protecting Mexicos Chinampas Conservation International 2024-04-16 | Mexico City is a vast metropolis home to tens of millions, and it’s also home to something quite unexpected: a vast wetland ecosystem.Conservation International's CEO Dr. M Sanjayan explores the wonders of Xochimilco and its famous canals, where Conservation International Mexico is working alongside the Chinamperos community to restore this land, improve water quality, and in turn, protect the mythical axolotl.
Can shrimp farming restore mangroves? Conservation International 2024-04-16 | A first-of-its-kind approach to farming shrimp is disrupting the aquaculture industry. This sustainable approach, piloted by Conservación Internacional Ecuador and Konservasi Indonesia, could be essential to feeding the planet, fighting climate change, protecting marine life AND supporting small farmers.
Transforming our Incentive Structures to Build a Nature Positive World Conservation International 2024-04-01 | Panel discussion to share best practices on implementing policies that transition our reliance away from harmful subsidies toward a system that supports nature positive incentive structures. Moderator: Carlos Correa, Conservation International Lui-Walton Senior Fellow and former Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development, Colombia Panelists: Katia Karousakis, Biodiversity Programme Leader, Climate, Biodiversity and Water Division, Environment Directorate, OECDMariana Bellot, Senior Technical Advisor, the Biodiversity Finance Initiative, UNDP BIOFINPatricia Zurita, Chief Strategy Officer and EVP of Global Programs, Conservation International
Transforming our Incentive Structures to Build a Nature Positive World [SPANISH] Conservation International 2024-04-01 | Panel discussion to share best practices on implementing policies that transition our reliance away from harmful subsidies toward a system that supports nature positive incentive structures. Moderator: Carlos Correa, Conservation International Lui-Walton Senior Fellow and former Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development, Colombia Panelists: Katia Karousakis, Biodiversity Programme Leader, Climate, Biodiversity and Water Division, Environment Directorate, OECDMariana Bellot, Senior Technical Advisor, the Biodiversity Finance Initiative, UNDP BIOFINPatricia Zurita, Chief Strategy Officer and EVP of Global Programs, Conservation International
Beekeepers of Chyulu Hills Conservation International 2024-03-08 | In Kenya’s verdant Chyulu Hills, women are leading an initiative that has the added benefits of fostering economic sustainability AND nurturing the environment. By safeguarding bee populations, these women are conserving biodiversity, helping to ensure the resilience of local ecosystems, and providing for their families. Today they serve as role models, inspiring others to embrace livelihoods in harmony with nature.
Danixa Moreno, Amazonia Indigenous Women´s Fellowship Conservation International 2024-03-05 | Danixa Moreno, a Conservation International Fellow from Colombia, is following in the footsteps of her ancestors as she cares for their lands, and now she’s inspiring others to do the same.
Elinalda Gama Da Silva, Amazonia Indigenous Women´s Fellowship Conservation International 2024-03-05 | Eliana Gama Da Silva, a leader of the Kumaruara Indigenous community in Brazil and Conservation International Fellow, is working to recover her community’s traditions and bringing women together to strengthen sustainable management of the environment.
Jiyunt Uyunkar, Amazonia Indigenous Women´s Fellowship Conservation International 2024-03-05 | Jiyunt Uyunkar, a Conservation International Fellow in Ecuador, is working to elevate the voices of women and to train them for leadership roles so they can make an impact in their own communities and beyond.
Kim Spencer, Amazonia Indigenous Women´s Fellowship Conservation International 2024-03-05 | Kim Spencer, a Wapichan leader and Conservation International Fellow from Guyana, is working to enhance youth leadership through conservation. It is her goal that young women be outstanding leaders for the future.
Nemo Andy, Amazonia Indigenous Women´s Fellowship Conservation International 2024-03-05 | Nemo Andy, a Waorani leader and Conservation International Fellow from Ecuador, talks about the spiritual connection Indigenous women have with their territory and how they are coming together to defend the Amazon.
Hawaiʻi Sustainable Seafood Month Dinner Series Part 3: w/ Chef Sheldon Simeon Conservation International 2024-02-14 | Conservation International Hawaiʻi and Chef Hui teamed up with Chef Sheldon Simeon & his crew to celebrate Hawaiʻi Sustainable Seafood Month with an ‘ono six-course dinner at Tiffany’s Restaurant & Bar in Wailuku, Maui on October 24, 2023. This menu offered locals and visitors a chance to eat unique parts of the fish, such as ahi bloodline palu toast. The dinner honored the local fishers, seafood businesses, and chefs committed to supporting local sustainable seafood throughout Hawaiʻi. Funding for this project was made possible by a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service. Its contents are solely the authors' responsibility and may not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA.Video production by Jeff Hawe of Workhat Media with Maui camera operation by Mike Donohoe – in collaboration with CI Hawaii and Chef Hui.LEARN MOREchefhui.com/sustainable-seafoodFOLLOW CI HAWAII & CHEF HUI ON SOCIALInstagram: / ci_hawaii Facebook: / ci.hawaii Instagram: / chefhuihiFacebook: / chefhuihiWelcome snacks: Mahi skin chicharon w/ chili h2OFish bone Tare chex mixIao prawn wontons steamed fishball, eyeball shisonetteOhana style pupus: Ahi bloodline palu toastFried fish bone with aloha poiMain One: Chow funn palabok, Kauai shrimp head gravy, akule tinapaSalted egg, chivesMain Two: Fried taʻape stuffed with ahi belly chorizo, skeleton beurre blanc, microgreensAccouterments: Parker rolls topped with dry aku and sesame, akuZu butterMahi bottarga riceTossed greens Dessert: Koji ice cream, kiawe corn flakes, fish head garum, fish scale
Hawaiʻi Sustainable Seafood Month Dinner Series Part 2: w/ Chef Jason Peel Conservation International 2024-02-14 | Conservation International Hawaiʻi and Chef Hui teamed up with Chef Jason Peel & his team to celebrate Hawaiʻi Sustainable Seafood Month with an exciting eight-course dinner at Nami Kaze restaurant in Honolulu on October 15, 2023. This event encouraged locals and visitors to eat unique parts of the fish, such as Kanpachi head cheese. The dinner honored the local fishers, seafood businesses, and chefs committed to supporting local sustainable seafood throughout Hawaiʻi. Funding for this project was made possible by a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service. Its contents are solely the authors' responsibility and may not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA.Video production by Jeff Hawe of Workhat Media – in collaboration with CI Hawaii and Chef Hui LEARN MOREchefhui.com/sustainable-seafoodFOLLOW CI HAWAII & CHEF HUI ON SOCIALInstagram: / ci_hawaii Facebook: / ci.hawaii Instagram: / chefhuihiFacebook: / chefhuihiMenu:FIRSTKanpachi Head Cheese, Dill, Thai Chili, Black Garlic Remoulade, Skin CrackerSECONDFish Eye and Black Garlic “Caviar”, Old Poi Blini, LabnehTHIRDAholehole Escabeche, Aholehole Waste GarumFOURTHSmoked Ahi Bloodline Panisse, Smoked Tomato, Ahi Scrape TartareFIFTHAhi Marrow, Mrs. Cheng's Tofu Pudding, UniSIXTHKanpachi Bao, Crispy Kampachi Skin, Szechuan Pepper Glaze, Pickled Vegetables, HerbsSEVENTH48 Hour Prime Short Rib, Kampachi Bone, Umami ButterEIGHTHDessert
Hawaiʻi Sustainable Seafood Month Dinner Series Part I: w/ Chefs Ed Kenney and Alika Chung Conservation International 2024-02-14 | Conservation International Hawaiʻi and Chef Hui teamed up with Chefs Ed Kenney and Alika Chung to celebrate Hawaiʻi Sustainable Seafood Month with a delicious five-course dinner at Mud Hen Water restaurant in Honolulu on October 11, 2023. This event encouraged locals and visitors to eat unique parts of the fish, such as ahi tails and ahi marrow. The dinner honored the local fishers, seafood businesses, and chefs committed to supporting local sustainable seafood throughout Hawaiʻi. Funding for this project was made possible by a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service. Its contents are solely the authors' responsibility and may not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA. Video production by Jeff Hawe of Workhat Media – in collaboration with CI Hawaii and Chef Hui LEARN MOREchefhui.com/sustainable-seafoodFOLLOW CI HAWAII & CHEF HUI ON SOCIALInstagram: / ci_hawaii Facebook: / ci.hawaii Instagram: / chefhuihiFacebook: / chefhuihiMenu:PUPUAhi marrow on the ½ shell with mignonette KAHALA KAMA SKIN SALADPeanut tofu, bitter melon, and watercressARROZ NEGROHeʻe head, saffron, and pea shootsWHOLE ROASTED TUNA TAILPolenta, roasted tomato, and limu salsa verde BUTTERMILK PANNA COTTANuoc mam honey lilikoi
Women in Science | A Message from Conservation International Conservation International 2024-02-12 | POV: You are a woman in STEM working to protect nature and doing what you love. The direct participation and decision-making of women in conservation efforts result in stronger and more equitable outcomes, and around the world Conservation International staff, partners and local communities are working to create profound change for the future and for nature.
Exploring Central Cardamom Mountains National Park Conservation International 2024-02-07 | The Central Cardamom Mountains National Park is one of the largest protected forests in Southeast Asia. On top of sequestering the CO2 equivalent of 70,000 cars on the road per year, it is also home to incredible biodiversity – 54 endangered species, including the Asian Elephant, the Clouded Leopard, and the Sunda Pangolin. Conservation International CEO Dr. M Sanjayan explores the wonders of this massive rainforest firsthand, where we have worked alongside the local government, Indigenous peoples and local communities to support livelihoods and protect nature that is of global significance to all of us.
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Conservation International CEO Dr. M. Sanjayan Named Time100 Climate Leader Conservation International 2023-11-16 | TIME today named Conservation International’s Chief Executive Officer Dr. M. Sanjayan to the inaugural TIME100 Climate list, recognizing the 100 most innovative leaders driving business climate action. Also on the list are two members of Conservation International’s Board of Directors: fashion designer Stella McCartney and Apple’s Vice President of Environment, Policy and Social Initatives Lisa Jackson.Sanjayan is a conservation scientist and heads Conservation International, a non-profit that working with governments, civil society and the private sector to conserve nature, primarily in the Global South. TIME notes that Sanjayan’s skills as a science communicator have helped Conservation International facilitate powerful partnerships for environmental protection.We cannot plant and restore our way out of the climate crisis, but we also cannot afford to ignore nature,” Sanjayan told TIME. “As scientists gain insight into the carbon cycle, we’re discovering new ways to turbocharge nature’s ability to capture and accelerate atmospheric carbon removals while providing many benefits to communities.”“Solutions must address Global South exigencies. They must be justice-oriented and resilient,” he added.To assemble the list, TIME's editors and reporters fielded nominations and recommendations from industry leaders and partner organizations like Global Optimism and The B Team, as well as TIMECO2’s Advisory Council, then worked to assess the candidates on a variety of factors, including recency of action, measurable results, and influence. Read the list: time.com/collection/time100-climateLearn more about Conservation International CEO Dr. M. Sanjayan: time.com/collection/time100-climate/6333028/m-sanjayan
Second Meeting of Indigenous Women of the Amazon Conservation International 2023-10-16 | In 2011 Conservation International´s Indigenous Peoples program launched the Indigenous Leaders Conservation Fellowship. In 2021, the Amazonia Indigenous Women´s Fellowship was launched as part of the Our Future Forests – Amazonia Verde project and in alignment with the mandates of the First Summit of Indigenous Women of the Amazon Basin.
What on Earth is a Seascape? Conservation International 2023-10-16 | We explore "seascapes,” an approach to ocean conservation, which helps countries balance protection and production for the marine ecosystems they depend on. LEARN MORE: conservation.org/blog/what-on-earth-is-a-seascape
Financing Biodiversity: Commitments Since COP15 and the Path Ahead Conservation International 2023-10-09 | This panel discussion to reflect on progress, roadblocks, and solutions to ensuring adequate financing for biodiversity in order to meet the goals and targets of the Global Biodiversity FrameworkModerator: Carlos Correa, Conservation International Lui-Walton Senior Fellow and former Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development, ColombiaPanelists: Aileen Lee, Chief of Programs, The Gordon & Betty Moore Foundation Carlos Manuel Rodríguez, CEO & Chairperson of the Global Environment Facility Rashid Sumaila, Professor, University of British Columbia & Director, Fisheries Economics Research Unit, UBC Institute for Oceans & Fisheries
Financing Biodiversity: Commitments Since COP15 and the Path Ahead (SP) Conservation International 2023-10-09 | Panel discussion to reflect on progress, roadblocks, and solutions to ensuring adequate financing for biodiversity in order to meet the goals and targets of the Global Biodiversity Framework Moderator: Carlos Correa, Conservation International Lui-Walton Senior Fellow and former Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development, Colombia Panelists: Aileen Lee, Chief of Programs, The Gordon & Betty Moore Foundation Carlos Manuel Rodríguez, CEO & Chairperson of the Global Environment Facility Rashid Sumaila, Professor, University of British Columbia & Director, Fisheries Economics Research Unit, UBC Institute for Oceans & Fisheries
The Great People’s Forest of the Eastern Himalayas Conservation International 2023-09-17 | The Great People’s Forest of the Eastern Himalayas is one of the largest restoration and conservation efforts in the history of South Asia. Created by Conservation International, and the Balipara Foundation of Assam, India, this initiative seeks to raise US$1 billion, plant 1 billion trees, and restore and protect 1 million hectares of land across the Eastern Himalayas, from the mountains to the mangroves, indirectly benefiting around 1 billion people who depend on this connected ecosystem. An unprecedented network of local organisations will work together to deliver this project, born out of over a decade of cooperation and knowledge sharing through the Eastern Himalayas NaturenomicsTM Forum. The Eastern Himalayan region spans the mountains, valleys, plains and delta of North East India, Bhutan, Nepal and Bangladesh. It is a massive single connected ecosystem, with its two major rivers - The Ganges and Brahmaputra - fed by the glaciers of the world’s tallest mountains. These rivers meet to form the world’s greatest delta in Bangladesh, which is in turn guarded by the world’s largest mangrove forest in the Sundarbans. It is a region of staggering ecological significance, representing over one-twelfth of all biodiversity on the planet, including two biodiversity hotspots. It is also a region of vital significance to humanity, home to some of the most densely populated areas on Earth with 1 billion people relying directly on its land and water for their livelihoods and survival. Despite this, the region’s status as an environmental and societal asset of global importance has not been matched by international awareness of its significance, nor investment in its protection and restoration. Find more via greatpeoplesforest.org and on Linkedin.
Conservation International’s Kiryssa Kasprzy on today’s U.N Global Stocktake Report Conservation International 2023-09-08 | ...
