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Meet the startup that's making seaweed more sustainable
In the past decade, seaweed production has boomed as researchers and investors eye its climate potential. Yet alongside seaweed’s promise, there are pitfalls. A company in the Philippines is working to change that.
October 11, 2023
The year ahead: Funding critical commitments to nature
The recent United Nations biodiversity and climate summits ended with major commitments for stemming climate change and stopping the loss of biodiversity. As nations now turn to implementing these ambitious goals, there’s one persistent sticking point: funding.
January 26, 2023
News spotlight: New satellite offers view into nearly all of Earth’s waters
In case you missed it: As climate change drives sea level rise, and more extreme droughts and floods, understanding the world’s water patterns is increasingly important. Luckily, scientists are coming up with new ways to adapt. The latest: satellites.
January 3, 2023
News spotlight: UN report concludes climate adaptation is ‘too little, too slow’
Climate risks are growing, but global efforts to adapt to them are not keeping pace. That’s the big-picture takeaway from a new United Nations report, which underscores the funding needed by developing nations to reduce their exposure to climate disasters.
November 7, 2022
Meet a scientist: Using tech to advance wildlife conservation
Senior Wildlife Conservation Scientist Jorge Ahumada uses technology to track wildlife species around the world and ensure the data is available to craft smart policies for their protection. Conservation News spoke to him about his passion for mining big data to uncover hidden trends in nature.
October 21, 2022
New study dives into what's killing the world’s largest fish — and more
Protecting nature starts with science. Here’s a roundup of recent research published by Conservation International experts.
June 30, 2022
New app aims to take a bite out of illegal shark fin trade
New technology will help inspectors tackle the illegal wildlife trade using a tool most already have in their pockets: their cell phones.
June 8, 2022
New science: Satellite data preventing climate-fueled floods — and more
Protecting nature starts with science. Here’s a roundup of recent scientific research published by Conservation International experts.
February 17, 2022
2021 in review: New maps, tech could help fight climate breakdown and biodiversity loss
From analyzing climate impacts to developing new conservation technology, scientists at Conservation International stayed busy this year as they worked to help stop climate breakdown and biodiversity loss. Here are a few breakthroughs from 2021.
December 30, 2021
2021 in review: Turning the tide for our world’s oceans
Nature saw ups and downs in 2021, and Conservation News was there for it all. From deep-sea discoveries to new ways of protecting carbon-rich coastal ecosystems, here are some of our top read articles of the year.
December 27, 2021
Notes from the field: Forest drones, gorilla germs and more
Here are three recent conservation success stories you should know about.
October 21, 2021
Nature meets culture: An escape to Eden, camera-trap app and more
Here are a few shows, podcasts and more that can help bring nature to life for you, wherever you are.
August 26, 2021
A simple idea to ease conservation costs: transferring funds
A growing phenomenon called “ecological fiscal transfers” is helping ease the burden on local governments — and is proving a simple and powerful way to channel funding to conservation.
June 24, 2021
New tool could help bring threatened species back from the brink
A new tool provides a clear picture of where species are at the greatest risk of extinction — and helps guide conservation actions to protect them.
May 13, 2021
Study: Aerial drones capture manta ray behaviors in thriving population
Conservation News spoke to a manta ray expert at Conservation International about the findings of his new research — from promising pregnancies to drone discoveries to acrobatic feeding behaviors.
April 1, 2021
Nature meets culture: Connect with nature — from your couch
In an occasional series, we review shows, podcasts and more that bring nature to life for you.
April 8, 2020
Credit where it’s due: Forest-carbon programs a vital tool to fix climate
Conservation International's finance expert extolls the importance of forest carbon credits to tackle the climate crisis.
February 22, 2020
Nature meets culture: Forest bathing, nature symphonies and more
In an occasional series, we review shows, podcasts and more that bring nature to life for you.
February 18, 2020
3 reasons for climate hope, from the cutting edge of tech and finance
A look ahead at science, finance and technology in 2020 from Conservation International experts.
February 3, 2020
Stopping overfishing? There’s an app for that
Overfishing continues to push global fish populations to the brink of collapse. Smartphone apps can help change that.
May 5, 2016
Satellite tags shed light on sea turtle treks
Knowing where the turtles go is the first step to protecting them.
May 22, 2018
The hidden cost of online shopping — and what you can do about it
In this new Climate Lab video, CI CEO M. Sanjayan takes you inside the world of online shipping and its impacts on the planet.
November 17, 2017
2019 in review: Amid a biodiversity crisis, bright spots shone through
This month, Conservation News is revisiting some of the most interesting and significant stories and issues we covered in 2019.
December 26, 2019
Scan and serve: New tool traces seafood from ocean to plate
CI Brazil is pioneering a seafood traceability program that uses smartphone technology to give consumers the power to make sustainable choices with a few finger swipes.
May 10, 2017
In a first, a drone helps nab illegal logger in Peru
A man was caught illegally cutting down trees in Peru’s Alto Mayo Protected Forest.
May 16, 2018
For better, faster ocean science, researchers look to the cloud
OHI scientists — including several from Conservation International, the index’s co-developer — are using open science to do “better science in less time.”
June 12, 2017
How to fix Earth’s broken landscapes? Start with forests, farms, finance
Scientists, indigenous activists, teenagers, farmers, CEOS and more met at the Global Landscapes Forum, closing out Climate Week by discussing the importance of restoring nature.
September 30, 2019
Climate Week: Youth, morality and the fate of the Amazon
Monday‘s Climate Week roundup: France commits US$ 100 million to a fund to protect the Amazon, religious leaders discuss the ethics of conservation and scientists declare a “planetary emergency.”
September 24, 2019
Climate Week: Economics, forests take center stage
Sunday’s Climate Week round-up: Experts discuss the economics of climate change, restoring forests are a cost-effective climate solution and nature is “more valuable alive than it is dead.”
September 23, 2019
New tech could transform science of wildlife ‘selfies’
A new research database called "Wildlife Insights" will help researchers share data and guide wildlife conservation.
December 17, 2019
New tool could map out how countries adapt to a changing world
The latest edition of CI’s podcast series, “Inside Science,” explores the groundbreaking possibilities of the Resilience Atlas.
November 9, 2016
Amazon facing worst fire season on record, expert says
New tech could help countries and remote communities fight wildfires before they start.
July 21, 2016
A rarity: Whale shark researchers tag female of the species
In March, a team of scientists from Conservation International Indonesia tagged a female whale shark — the first ever tagged in West Papua.
June 12, 2018
How fashion can bring about ecosystem collapse
In order to protect ecosystems before it’s too late, we need to look in unexpected places, like technology and fashion.
June 2, 2016
How you can help fight wildfires — from your couch
Firecast Onsight is a new app that uses satellite data to monitor forest fires in near real-time, anywhere in the world.
September 22, 2016
Illegal fishing threatens the ‘aquarium of the world’
Conservation International’s Edgardo Ochoa talks about to curb threats to the Gulf of California.
January 23, 2018
With eye to hungry planet, new tech watches soil health
An estimated 10 billion people will walk the Earth by 2050 — how will humanity grow enough food on land that is increasingly tapped out?
February 15, 2018
In ‘blockchain’ technology, a futuristic solution to conservation’s greatest challenges
A promising technological breakthrough known as “blockchain” could revolutionize conservation.
August 14, 2017
In camera-trap snaps, scientists tackle big data challenge
CI’s Jorge Ahumada gives a behind-the-scenes look at how technology is revolutionizing conservation biology.
January 21, 2016
New partnership combines best of nature and technology to fight climate change
In a new collaboration, CI and MIT will explore climate change solutions that blend hard engineering with the protection of crucial ecosystems.
January 27, 2017
Trust fund to help protect some of Philippines’ last primary forests
A new trust fund aims to finance the management of the Mount Mantalingahan Protected Landscape.
October 7, 2016
Tracing tuna from sea to fork
Scientists, businesses and governments are coming together for a common goal: to make all tuna fully traceable by 2020.
June 14, 2017
New bond aims to unlock private investment to protect forests
This first-of-its-kind investment mechanism could stimulate investor demand for reducing deforestation.
October 31, 2016
What on Earth is ‘conservation finance’?
This range of financial tools might be the final frontier for protecting nature.
December 2, 2016
New tool provides gauge for freshwater health
Scientists created a scoring system for freshwater health.
March 19, 2018
Funds adding fuel in tech’s climate race
Agustin Silvani, vice president of the Conservation Finance Division at Conservation International, explains the importance of tech accelerators.
April 25, 2019
As climate warms, Ecuador fights fires with forecasts
An innovative tool combines weather forecasts with fire-tracking systems to create a "fire-weather forecast."
May 22, 2019
Amid din of global climate debate, silence is golden
In interview with Elle magazine, climate lead Shyla Raghav lays out how she avoids burnout and remains optimistic.
June 6, 2019
Cloud-piercing satellites unleash torrent of new data, new insights into planet Earth
Radar-based technology could expand what we know about how people are using land from Sumatra to Peru.
March 21, 2016
Nature’s new ambassador: A conversation with Christiana Figueres
After leading the world in the creation of a landmark climate change agreement, Christiana Figueres is taking on a new role.
March 6, 2017