Landmark high seas treaty crosses finish line

After decades of negotiation, the high seas treaty is finally reality.First adopted by the United…

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…

5 ways the ocean keeps our climate in check

The ocean is more than a backdrop for sunsets and surf — it’s the origin…

Conservation International expert earns global recognition on TIME100 Next

A self-described ‘medical oddity’ has found himself in an exclusive club. Conservation International’s Neil Vora was…

‘A profound loss’: Conservation world mourns Jane Goodall

Jane Goodall, a titan of wildlife conservation, died Wednesday, Oct. 1, at the age of…

Why Indigenous rights matter

Editor’s note: Recent years have brought a growing acknowledgment of Indigenous Peoples’ knowledge, rights and…

With new discovery, island nation turns page on a painful legacy

Nathan Conaboy’s day had taken an unexpected turn, and he now found himself in a…

3 ways Indigenous knowledge protects nature

Despite representing less than 5 percent of the world’s population, Indigenous Peoples steward more than…

5 things you didn’t know sharks do for you

Sharks have long been cast as villains in popular culture — ruthless predators terrorizing beachgoers.…

Can a new paper defuse climate infighting?

How much can — or should — humanity rely on nature to help solve the…