At Maido — the Lima restaurant recently crowned the best in the world — one of the star dishes is paiche, a giant prehistoric river fish. Its journey to the table begins on a small family farm deep in Peru’s Amazon.

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02.10.2025

‘A profound loss’: Conservation world mourns Jane Goodall

Jane Goodall, a titan of wildlife conservation, died Wednesday, Oct. 1, at the age of 91. “Jane Goodall forever changed how people think about, interact with and care for the natural world,” said Daniela Raik, interim CEO of Conservation International.

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01.10.2025

Conservation International expert earns global recognition on TIME100 Next

Conservation International’s Neil Vora was selected for TIME’s Next 100 list — alongside other rising leaders reshaping culture, science and society.

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24.09.2025

What on Earth is ‘coral bleaching’?

Climate change is happening. And it’s placing the world’s reefs in peril. What can be done?

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21.09.2025

Landmark high seas treaty crosses finish line

After decades of negotiation, the high seas treaty is finally reality. The historic agreement will pave the way to protect international waters which face numerous threats.

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16.09.2025

News spotlight: Deforestation linked to dramatic decline in Amazon rainfall

The Amazon rainforest, known for lush green canopies and an abundance of freshwater, is drying out — and deforestation is largely to blame.

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09.09.2025

5 ways the ocean keeps our climate in check

The ocean is engine of all life on Earth, but human-driven climate change is pushing it past its limits. Here are five ways the ocean keeps our climate in check — and what can be done to help.

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28.08.2025

Off Mexico’s coast, divers nab biggest ‘ghost’ yet

In a grueling and delicate dance, a team led by Conservation International removes a massive undersea killer.

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25.08.2025

Protect wildlife: Buy a print

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. These pictures might be worth even more. An initiative featuring the work of some of the world’s best nature photographers raises money for environmental conservation.

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25.08.2025

Can these fishermen save a 3,000-year tradition?

In a fishing community in Peru, a small group of fishermen carry on a tradition that dates back to the Incas. But an environmental disaster and modern fishing practices threaten this way of life.

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25.08.2025

Axolotls are on the brink. Can we bring them back?

A project from Conservation International and a Mexican university offers a glimmer of hope for the critically endangered axolotl.

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01.08.2025

Where Andes meet Amazon, a new ‘lifeline’ for wildlife

As global temperatures rise, wildlife around the world are on the move, a new protected corridor in one of the planet’s most biodiverse countries aims to help.

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29.07.2025

Can AI help protect nature?

Despite risks, AI has ‘enormous potential’ for good, a Conservation International expert says.

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29.07.2025

An uprooted people, a legacy of conservation

A new Conservation International study is shedding light on an unsung group and their relationship with nature.

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29.07.2025

Is there a better way to farm shrimp? A new project says yes

The world’s appetite for shrimp has surged — and environmental destruction has followed in its wake. A new program from Conservation International has a solution.

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11.07.2025

5 things you didn’t know about sea-level rise

It’s indisputable: Around the world, seas are rising at a faster rate than at any time in recorded history. But there’s more to this story than you might realize.

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04.07.2025

A climate ally needs support — but at what cost?

A Conservation International study finds key detail on restoring the world’s mangroves: a price tag.

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27.06.2025

Can a new paper defuse climate infighting?

To fix climate, all the tools need to be on the table, experts say.

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26.06.2025

Can Mongolia’s oldest traditions survive a changing climate?

For thousands of years, Mongolian nomads have herded across the country’s vast steppe grassland. But as Mongolia warms more than three times faster than the global average, their future is in question.

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17.06.2025

New protected area a win for Amazonian wildlife, people

After more than a decade of work led by Indigenous communities, one of the most unique corners of Amazonia has been officially protected by the Peruvian government.

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13.06.2025

To save a dying forest, this town dug in

Years ago, construction of a road cut off the flow of water to a mangrove forest in Mexico, depriving these coast-hugging trees of what they need to thrive and proving deadly for wildlife. Today, signs of life are beginning to reappear.

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12.06.2025

In treasured islands, Indonesia halts mining

A jewel of the “Coral Triangle” just got a reprieve as Indonesia announced it revoked the mining permits of four companies operating in one of the most biodiverse marine ecosystems on Earth.

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10.06.2025

High seas treaty ‘a long time coming’

UN gathering boosts hopes for sealing deal to protect open ocean, Conservation International expert says.

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28.05.2025

Hawai‘i passes landmark tourist fee to fight climate change

Hawai‘i lawmakers passed a groundbreaking bill that will impose a small tax on visitors in an effort to protect the islands from the growing risks of a warming planet.

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22.05.2025

News spotlight: Can atolls survive sea-level rise?

Across the Indian and Pacific oceans, tiny atolls are facing an existential crisis. But not all islands are equally vulnerable — it comes down to ecosystem health.

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20.05.2025

In age of extinction, ‘we need your creativity’

“We need your creativity, we need your skills, we need your decency, we need your commitment to healing our planet,” said CEO M. Sanjayan during the commencement address at William & Mary.

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07.05.2025

An overlooked climate ally is in deep trouble

Underwater and out of sight, the world’s seagrasses are under threat. A new study says failure to protect them will come at a steep cost — in more ways than one.

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02.05.2025

News spotlight: Study buoys hope for rare axolotls

Axolotls — the cute and charismatic creatures made famous by the video game “Minecraft” — are in a free fall. But a new study is offering a glimmer of hope.

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02.05.2025

Heal our planet: Protecting nature for climate

"Heal our planet, protect our future”: six words driving a global movement to protect nature. Conservation International is meeting the moment in an ambitious new campaign.

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30.04.2025

News spotlight: Got climate anxiety? Write a letter to the future

Penning a message can ease fears, promote action, recent research indicates.

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24.04.2025

What on Earth is ‘eDNA’?

From “blue carbon” to “ecosystem services,” environmental jargon is everywhere. In an explainer series, we try to make sense of it.

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22.04.2025

Earth Month: Reimagining conservation for the benefit of all

To make conservation work for all, it must be more compassionate, conscious and inclusive. Here are a few stories about how Conservation International is reimagining conservation to be more inclusive.

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18.04.2025

Earth Month: Shaping an economy built on nature

For much of modern history, humanity’s growth has come at the expense of nature. At Conservation International, we’re flipping the economic equation that renders nature worth more dead than alive.

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17.04.2025

Earth Month: How we’re keeping the ocean healthy

The ocean has long provided humanity with food, livelihoods and a stable climate. Yet it is increasingly hot, acidic and polluted. In honor of Earth Month, here are a few success stories from Conservation International.

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15.04.2025

Earth Month: Helping nature help the climate

For years, Conservation International was one of few voices clamoring for action on one crucial issue: To prevent the worst of climate change, we must protect nature. Our efforts have paid off.

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15.04.2025

In Hawai‘i, new effort to bring invasive species to heel

If you can’t beat ’em, wear ’em? Conservation International, designers turn fish into fashion.

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05.04.2025

Ahead of pandemic talks, this doctor has nature on his mind

Human health, animal health and environmental health are interconnected. A new article published in the Lancet argues for an approach to pandemic threats that embraces this idea.

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03.04.2025

‘It protects us from them’: In new film, Indigenous traditions persist amid loss

A new short film follows a boy as he seeks comfort in the Indigenous traditions, prayers and guidance of his grandfather, whose help is sought after a community member disappears.

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01.04.2025

News spotlight: Report warns of growing human toll as planet warms

Last year was the hottest on record — sparking major climate disasters across the globe that left a trail of destruction, including lost lives, destroyed infrastructure and decimated crops.

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29.03.2025

‘Future of nature restoration': Conservation International wins Microsoft challenge

Data is key to solving some of the world’s toughest problems, but it’s often scattered and disorganized. An AI-powered tool from Conservation International can help.

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How a family farm in the Amazon landed on the world’s best menu

‘A profound loss’: Conservation world mourns Jane Goodall

Conservation International expert earns global recognition on TIME100 Next

What on Earth is ‘coral bleaching’?

Landmark high seas treaty crosses finish line

News spotlight: Deforestation linked to dramatic decline in Amazon rainfall

5 ways the ocean keeps our climate in check

Off Mexico’s coast, divers nab biggest ‘ghost’ yet

Protect wildlife: Buy a print

Can these fishermen save a 3,000-year tradition?

Axolotls are on the brink. Can we bring them back?

Where Andes meet Amazon, a new ‘lifeline’ for wildlife

Can AI help protect nature?

An uprooted people, a legacy of conservation

Is there a better way to farm shrimp? A new project says yes

5 things you didn’t know about sea-level rise

A climate ally needs support — but at what cost?

Can a new paper defuse climate infighting?

Can Mongolia’s oldest traditions survive a changing climate?

New protected area a win for Amazonian wildlife, people

To save a dying forest, this town dug in

In treasured islands, Indonesia halts mining

High seas treaty ‘a long time coming’

Hawai‘i passes landmark tourist fee to fight climate change

News spotlight: Can atolls survive sea-level rise?

In age of extinction, ‘we need your creativity’

An overlooked climate ally is in deep trouble

News spotlight: Study buoys hope for rare axolotls

Heal our planet: Protecting nature for climate

News spotlight: Got climate anxiety? Write a letter to the future

What on Earth is ‘eDNA’?

Earth Month: Reimagining conservation for the benefit of all

Earth Month: Shaping an economy built on nature

Earth Month: How we’re keeping the ocean healthy

Earth Month: Helping nature help the climate

In Hawai‘i, new effort to bring invasive species to heel

Ahead of pandemic talks, this doctor has nature on his mind

‘It protects us from them’: In new film, Indigenous traditions persist amid loss

News spotlight: Report warns of growing human toll as planet warms

‘Future of nature restoration': Conservation International wins Microsoft challenge

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