Conservation International Asia-Pacific

🌡️🔥 Climate change is pushing temperatures to dangerous levels, threatening human survival as heat waves grip the Northern Hemisphere. “We have absolute limits on how we can cool our bodies. Sweating is the only option outdoors, and it doesn't work at high temperatures and humidity. This summer, billions of people in places like India, West Africa, Central Europe and even North America will experience this upper limit imposed by climate change with tragic consequences for life, health and productivity,” says M. Sanjayan, CEO of Conservation International. As we endure this heat, it's crucial to remember our best climate ally: forests. Let's protect and restore them. #ClimateCrisis #HeatWave #ClimateChange #ForestProtection

Edgardo Ochoa is leading a movement to clean our oceans from deadly "ghost gear." 🌊🛠️ By training recreational divers to remove abandoned fishing nets and lines safely, he's creating an army of ocean protectors. With over 100 certified divers across the globe and partnerships with brands like H&M, the impact is growing. Imagine the change if just a fraction of the 6 million divers worldwide joined in! #OceanConservation #GhostGear #MarineProtection #Diving

Encountering a herd of 60 elephants in the wild is a life-changing moment. 🌿🐘 Greta Francesca Iori's work with the Elephant Protection Initiative highlights the delicate balance of coexistence. By addressing human needs and inequalities, we can reduce pressure on wildlife and create a future where people and elephants thrive together. #Conservation #WildlifeProtection #ElephantConservation #HumanWildlifeCoexistence

Conservation International's Natural Climate Solutions (NCS) Technical Assistance Facility (TAF) targets the urgent need for early-stage funding to protect and restore carbon-rich ecosystems across Asia-Pacific. Despite nature's potential to provide 30% of climate mitigation, it receives just 3% of climate finance. The NCS TAF bridges this gap, ensuring high-impact projects get the support they need from the start. Join us in accelerating nature-based solutions! 🌏🌱 #ClimateAction #NaturalClimateSolutions #NCS #TechnicalAssistanceFacility #TAF

📣 APPLICATIONS ARE STILL OPEN! 📣 🌟 Exciting opportunity for blue carbon professionals! 🌟 The International Blue Carbon Institute (IBCI) at Conservation International is thrilled to announce the launch of the IBCI Fellowship Program! 🌊🌱 Are you driven by the urgency of climate change mitigation and adaptation? Do you have a passion for blue carbon science and innovation? This is your chance to join a community focused on protecting, restoring, and conserving essential blue carbon ecosystems worldwide. We are committed to nurturing the next generation of blue carbon leaders. If you are dedicated to advancing sustainability and environmental conservation, we encourage you to apply and contribute to shaping a sustainable future. #IBCI #BlueCarbonFellowship #ClimateChange #Sustainability #EnvironmentalLeadership #ProfessionalGrowth #BlueCarbonScience

The International Blue Carbon Institute (IBCI) recently hosted a workshop to drive thought leadership and global momentum at the intersection of #gender and #conservation. Held over three days in Singapore, the workshop convened gender experts from Conservation International, partner NGOs, the private sector, and academia. Together, they collectively developed a research agenda to better understand the interaction between gender equality and conservation practices. Discussions focused on key research questions and topics where efforts are needed to establish best practices and develop tools for integrating gender into conservation initiatives within blue carbon ecosystems. The goal is to identify knowledge gaps and leverage social science research to make gender equality a central component of blue carbon project development. The participants are now moving forward with developing a publication, and the results will be shared in a few months. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed over the 3 days! #internationalbluecarboninstitute #ibci #bluecarbon #gender #DEI

🏄♂️🌊 This International Surfing Day, meet this scientist with a passion for surfing: Conservation International Senior Director of Surf Conservation Scott Atkinson. Around the globe, there are thousands of places where incredible surf breaks coincide with precious ecosystems like coral reefs, seagrass beds, mangroves, and coastal forests. These areas are invaluable and must be safeguarded. That's why Conservation International has joined forces with partners across the world to protect thousands of waves and surrounding ecosystems, through the creation of Surf Protected Areas. Together, we support local communities to create Surf Protected Areas, which protect irreplaceable coastlines with amazing waves, high biodiversity and high carbon ecosystems through legally enforceable regulations. Through these efforts, we also champion sustainable community development, increase benefits for local communities, support youth, and promote gender and social equity. #InternationalSurfingDay

🌿 Highlights from the Inaugural Carbon Markets Capacity Building Workshop 🌍   Jeff Silverman from Conservation International spoke at the first capacity-building workshop on carbon markets hosted by the Singapore Sustainable Finance Association (SSFA).   Jeff illuminated the pivotal role of natural climate solutions (NCS) in combating climate change through ecosystem conservation and restoration. He also presented on the REDD+ projects supported by Conservation International in Cambodia's Central Cardamom Mountains Landscape. REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation) initiatives focus on reducing deforestation, preserving biodiversity, and supporting local communities.   The Central Cardamom Mountains Landscape project exemplifies how sustainable financing and long-term commitment are vital for successful conservation. Find out more about our work in the Central Cardamom Mountains Landscape - https://lnkd.in/gJMC-cK2   #ForestConservation #ClimateAction #SustainableFinance #REDD+

There is no stable climate without safeguarding and stewarding nature. Natural climate solutions can provide resources to the communities who steward nature across the tropics. https://lnkd.in/gmAFHfYn Conservation International World Economic Forum Environmental Defense Fund The Nature Conservancy Global Environment Facility Green Climate Fund The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) M Sanjayan Fred Krupp Jennifer Morris Will Turner

The latest IUCN assessment reveals a worrying rise in threatened marine species, particularly sharks, rays, and chimaeras. Key drivers include overfishing, habitat loss, climate change, and pollution. But there's a beacon of hope! 🌟 The Important Shark and Ray Area (ISRA) initiative pinpoints critical habitats that need protection. Notably, Indonesia is leading the way, with scientists from our partner Konservasi Indonesia supporting it. Implementing marine protected areas is crucial for the health of our oceans and the well-being of communities that depend on them. Together, we can ensure a thriving future for both people and nature. #oceanconservation #marineprotectedareas