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UN Biodiversity Summit Delivers on Ambitious Global Goal to Protect at Least 30% of the Planet – Land and Water – by 2030
‘Paris-Style’ Deal for Nature Secured at COP15
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Manulife partners with the National Geographic Society to safeguard world heritage sites from climate change impacts
Manulife today announced a new partnership with the National Geographic Society to safeguard several historical and culturally significant heritage sites from the impacts of climate change and to protect the physical, cultural, and financial well-being of the communities that depend ...
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New marine and terrestrial protected area is designated in Tierra del Fuego in Argentina
On Tuesday, December 6, 2022, the Argentine province of Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica and South Atlantic Islands passed a law creating the Peninsula Mitre Natural Protected Area. The newly protected area covers a terrestrial and marine surface of approximately 10,000 square kilometers covering ...
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Llaman al Gobierno de Chile a prohibir las salmoneras dentro de la Reserva Nacional Kawesqar durante estreno de documental de National Geographic
Santiago, 4 de diciembre. En una sala llena se efectuó el estreno del documental “Canoeros: Memoria Viva” de National Geographic y su programa Pristine Seas. El evento realizado en el centro GAM contó con la presencia de numerosos miembros de los ...
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Chilean Government called on to ban salmon farms in the Kawesqar National Reserve during the premiere of a National Geographic documentary
Santiago, December 4. The premiere of the documentary "Canoeros: Memoria Viva", by National Geographic’s Pristine Seas program, took place to a full house. The event held at the GAM Center was attended by numerous members of the Kawésqar, Yagá...
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** MEDIA ADVISORY – WEEK TWO COP27 ** NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TO SCREEN ANGOLAN FILM ‘KWANDO’ AT COP27
National Geographic to screen “Kwando,”in Green Zone at COP27.
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Meet Kiliii Yüyan, National Geographic Explorer and 2023 Eliza Scidmore Award Recipient
Kiliii Yüyan received the Society’s 2023 Eliza Scidmore Award for Outstanding Storytelling for his work illuminating human communities and their connection to land and sea
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** MEDIA ADVISORY ** WEEK TWO COP27 – HOW PROTECTING NATURE CAN COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE
WEEK TWO COP27 – National Geographic society and the Wyss Campaign for Nature will host a panel discussion on the intertwined crises of climate change and biodiversity loss. "How Protecting Nature Can Combat Climate Change," will feature a panel representing government, ...
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**MEDIA ADVISORY ** WEEK ONE NATURE ZONE PAVILION – COP27
National Geographic Explorers to Discuss Local Community Conservation in Africa, Climate, Storytelling Around the Globe, and the Importance of Elevating Youth Voices
The National Geographic Society’s Statement on the Passing of Ash Carter
Ash Carter passed away on October 24, 2022
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Global Slingshot Challenge Empowers Young Changemakers to Champion Environmental Issues
Partnership between the National Geographic Society and Paul G. Allen Family Foundation focuses on voices of youth
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Botswana Youth Share Stories of the Okavango Delta at National Geographic Photo Camp
Local students in Maun, Botswana learned and practiced photography skills with a team of National Geographic Explorers and Botswana-based photographers and educators.
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National Geographic Pristine Seas Awarded Grant by Bloomberg Philanthropies
New financial commitment for ocean protection to further advance the goal of protecting 30% of the ocean by 2030.
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Scientists declare support for the banning of destructive industrial fishing methods in the European Union’s Marine Protected Areas
More than 200 scientists have signed a statement calling for the prohibition of bottom trawling, and other industrial activities, in the EU’s Marine Protected Areas (MPAs).
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National Geographic Pristine Seas recomienda la designación de dos nuevas áreas marinas protegidas en Uruguay
Representantes de National Geographic Pristine Seas y organizaciones locales se reunieron con el Presidente de Uruguay para entregar dos nuevos informes científicos que respaldan las propuestas existentes para la creación de áreas marinas protegidas en el océano ...