Sharks are deserting coral reefs. Here’s why that matters
As ocean temperatures have soared in the past year, new research shows that some sharks are abandoning coral reefs — a troubling sign for both
Countries agreed to protect 30% of the planet. Now what?
More than six months ago, nearly every country on Earth signed on to the most ambitious plan ever to protect nature — a sweeping framework
3 ways Indigenous knowledge protects nature
Despite representing less than 5 percent of the world’s population, Indigenous peoples steward more than a quarter of Earth’s land and seas and protect a
Protecting the ocean helps fight malnutrition
Protecting more of the ocean could slash the risk of malnutrition for up to 3 million people worldwide, according to a new study co-authored by
‘Intense’ drought, fires pummel Amazon
Parts of the Amazon rainforest are suffering through the worst droughts ever recorded, according to The Associated Press (AP). Major rivers are dwindling. Wildfires are
In Kenya, forests keep communities from the brink
Agnes Nailantei remembers a time when life was easier in Kenya’s Chyulu Hills. Nailantei comes from a long line of Maasai pastoralists who thrived in
For fashion industry, a new model for working with Indigenous Peoples
News headlines about the fashion industry with the word “Indigenous” in them don’t often presage good news. The fashion industry’s relationship with Indigenous Peoples has
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,