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

On a sunny morning in January, along the northern coast of Peru, wastewater rushed from…

‘A profound loss’: Conservation world mourns Jane Goodall

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

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…

What on Earth is ‘coral bleaching’?

Editor’s note: From “blue carbon” to “ecosystem services,” environmental jargon is everywhere. Conservation International looks…

Landmark high seas treaty crosses finish line

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

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.…

Why Indigenous rights matter

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

Can Mongolia’s oldest traditions survive a changing climate?

They were nomadic herders long before the rise of Genghis Khan.For thousands of years, Mongolian…