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Nature Based Solutions Essential For Climate Mitigation
On the 5th anniversary of the Paris Climate Agreement, Nature Based Solutions are emerging as essential climate mitigation and adaptation strategies.
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Key Fishing Nations Endorse the Protection of 30% of the Ocean
Today, the High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy, composed of 14 serving world leaders, put forward a new ocean action agenda for building a sustainable ocean economy where protection, production and prosperity go hand in hand.
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Climate Change and Human Impacts Are Altering Mt. Everest Faster and More Significantly Than Previously Known
New findings from the most comprehensive scientific expedition to Mt. Everest in history have been released in the interdisciplinary scientific journal One Earth, filling a critical knowledge gap on the health and status of high-mountain environments.
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UK Overseas Territory Becomes One of the World’s Biggest Sanctuaries for Wildlife
Today, the most remote inhabited island on Earth becomes one of the world’s biggest sanctuaries for life above and below the waves thanks to an international partnership that is supporting the local community and protecting nature.
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Without Public Finance, We Can’t Protect Nature
This week, leaders of 450 public development banks representing 10% of total global investment will gather to discuss the role public finance can play in driving sustainable development that benefits people and the planet.
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While Global Biodiversity Negotiations are Delayed, New Pandemic Report Underscores Need for Major Progress in Nature Conservation
A timely new report by The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) asserts that preventing future pandemics before they emerge requires targeted action to address the underlying causes of pandemics--which are the same global environmental changes that ...
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Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities are Essential Partners in Protecting at Least 30% of the Earth by 2030
The Campaign for Nature’s goal of protecting at least 30% of our land and oceans by 2030 can only be achieved with full respect of Indigenous Peoples’ rights and with the leadership of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities around the world.
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27 European Environment Ministers commit to protecting at least 30% of the EU’s land and seas by 2030
Today, the Environment Council of the European Union committed to protecting at least one-third of its land and seas by 2030.
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New Report: To Save Nature, World Must Increase Biodiversity Investments at least Fivefold
Today, The Paulson Institute, The Nature Conservancy and Cornell University released a major new report, “Financing Nature: Closing the Global Biodiversity Financing Gap.” This is the most in-depth and comprehensive analysis ever completed about biodiversity financing. The report highlights the ...
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30 Days of Hope: Stories of Biodiversity, Balance, and Restoration
As we cap off the #30DaysofHope on this the International Day for Biological Diversity, we can’t help but reflect on the interconnectedness of our world and the need to work together to safeguard our collective future. We hope the ...
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30 Days of Hope: Stories of Nature Resilience in the Sea and on Land
Nature has an astounding ability to persevere, thrive, and adapt when given the space to do so. This week for our #30DaysofHope recap, we're sharing stories of what happens when we protect and support nature in the sea and on ...
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30 Days of Hope: Inspirational Nature Stories from Africa, Canada, Australia, and China
The Campaign For Nature wants to inspire you to find inspiration in nature. Check out this recap of the stories we shared during week two of our #30DaysofHope leading up to the International Day for Biological Diversity on May 22.
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Campaign for Nature Brings You 30 Days of Hope on Social
The Campaign For Nature wants to inspire you to find inspiration in nature. That’s why we’ve launched #30DaysofHope leading up to the International Day for Biological Diversity on May 22. Here’s a recap of stories we’ve shared ...
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From the Field: Alex Muñoz, Pristine Seas Director for Latin America, Reflects on the team’s expedition to the Patagonian Fjords
The National Geographic Pristine Seas team went on an expedition to the Patagonian Fjords earlier this year from late February through early March. Photo by Steve Spence, National Geographic Pristine Seas
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From the Field: Meet National Geographic Fellow Daniel Kinka
National Geographic Fellow Daniel Kinka shares how conservation technology is helping him monitor and restore wildlife in Montana.