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Making Global Freshwater Targets Local
A new paper published in the journal Nature Sustainability finds that creative solutions that include and go beyond conventional protected […]
The First World Map of Tidal Marshes
A new global map of tidal marshes, one of the world’s most productive ecosystems.
Small Land Holders Can Lead the Way in Tropical Tree Cover Restoration
Tree cover restoration provides an opportunity to combine climate change mitigation with the pursuit of other sustainable development goals. Unfortunately, most […]
8 Invasive Animals You Didn’t Know Were Invasive
There are some invasive species that get a lot of press. Many others, though, are more mundane. And you might not realize they're invasive.
Liana Cutting in Selectively Logged Forests Increases Carbon Sequestration
Cutting lianas, a diverse group of woody climbing plants, is a well-known way to increase carbon sequestration and timber production. […]
Why Protected Areas Must Consider What’s Beneath the Surface
New research published in the journal Nature Sustainability finds that 85% of protected areas with groundwater-dependent ecosystems have groundwatersheds that […]
Gender Bias Holds Women Back in Conservation Careers
Researchers surveying Nature Conservancy staff find that gender bias and inequity hold women back across their conservation careers. The study, […]
How Can Fisheries Weather Climate Change? New Tool Offers Guidance
A new toolkit helps natural resource managers adapt fisheries management in an uncertain future.
A New Way to Prioritize Climate-Resilient Coral Reefs
A study on coral reefs helps overcome the inherent uncertainty in modeling the future climate scenarios necessary for prioritizing conservation efforts.
Planting Trees in Pasturelands Keeps Things Cool
Farmers in the tropics can harness the cooling benefits of tree cover by incorporating trees within their pasturelands.
Star Bright: What Are Dark Sky Reserves?
In a world of artificial light, how can we protect our view of the night skies?
Tropical Deforestation May Reduce Safe Work for Millions
Deforestation reduced safe work hours for more than 4.9 million people across the tropics.
