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Many indigenous peoples and local communities have developed a profound understanding of the natural world. Worldwide, indigenous peoples and local communities are more likely to be affected by the impacts of a changing climate.
Despite the habitat loss that has occurred globally to date, there is still hope. Studies reveal that by protecting 50 percent of the land and ocean around the world, plant and animal species could thrive.
Today’s UN special report on ocean and cyrosphere makes it very clear how human and natural communities will be affected by the impacts of climate change.
Effectively managed protected areas are a critical tool for safeguarding biodiversity, maintaining ecosystem balance, and providing many other benefits to wildlife and human health.
The Earth is facing a dual crisis of rapid climate change and unprecedented biodiversity loss. There is hope for the future, but we must act now.
President Alvarado proposes plan to protect 30% of the planet by 2030 New York, NY, September 23, 2019—Today, on the eve of the United Nations Secretary General’s Climate Summit, President Carlos Alvarado Quesada of Costa Rica, called for the formation of a ...
Produced in partnership with the Jane Goodall Institute, the exhibition explores Dr. Goodall’s life from her early years as an intrepid young woman with a dream to learn about animals in Africa, to her years establishing herself as a ...
Sumatran Rhino Rescue celebrates first year of accomplishments towards saving the Sumatran rhino. Less than 80 Sumatran rhinos remain in the world. If we don’t act now, the Sumatran rhino will very likely go extinct in our lifetime.
In order to tackle the climate crisis, we must protect at least 30 percent of the planet by 2030. It is critical to take swift decisive action on climate change and act now.
Thank you to all the photographers that submitted photos of birds with the theme #Resident_birds. Birds are admired for their beauty and their ability to fly and most importantly birds are admired for the role they play in the ...
Tracy Wolstencroft completes pivotal tenure as president and CEO and will continue service on board; Michael Ulica is promoted to president.
Hear from four members of the 2019 class of Education Fellows as they share their work and tips for other educators.
Over 200 Endemic Bird Areas have been identified across the world, many of these areas being in the tropics and subtropics. When we talk about endemic bird species, this refers to species of birds restricted to a certain region and they ...
The 19 members of our Early Career Leadership Program convened in Washington D.C. for orientation to kick off their year-long program.
Last week marked a significant step for protecting biodiversity around the world. Lead negotiators from over 100 countries convened in Nairobi, Kenya to discuss a global strategy to protect nature and wildlife.