How a fearsome predator helped bring this community back to life
In rebuilding an ecosystem, a Conservation International project showed that ‘everything is connected.’ When one small town saw its livelihood drying up, it had
5 ways nature supports human health
Editor’s note: This week at the UN climate summit (COP26), Conservation International launched “Hear me while you can” — a new campaign which invites you
How many fish in the sea? Less than we thought
There are plenty of fish in the sea, so the old saying goes. But that’s not as true as it used to be: Climate change,
As global temperatures rise, climate ‘tipping points’ loom
Earth is teetering perilously close to climate “tipping points” — events that, if triggered, could set in motion a self-perpetuating cycle of environmental collapse. Now,
Why rare species thrive on Indigenous lands
From the savannas of Africa to remote Pacific islands, Indigenous Peoples and local communities are helping to conserve some of the most remarkable species on
Long silenced, an African park roars back to life
BEIRA, Mozambique — Werner Myburgh couldn’t shake the feeling that something was wrong. On his first trip through the savanna woodlands of Mozambique’s Zinave National
For climate-fighting farms, squeeze in some trees: study
Around the world, planting crops and grazing livestock often means cutting down trees — with disastrous impacts on the climate. But are forests and farms
Surf spots are climate hotspots, study finds
Surf breaks worldwide are beloved for their natural beauty and the thrill of riding that next big swell. Now, groundbreaking new research finds that they
3 stories to catch up on
Elephants have a profound impact on people and nature. Known as “ecosystem engineers,” they travel vast distances, carving new paths through dense brush and spreading
Meet the South African startup putting cattle to work for conservation
Editor’s note: Around the world, innovative businesses are helping to solve some of the biggest environmental challenges of our time. Conservation International’s investment fund, CI Ventures,