Neil Vora, MD, physician, epidemiologist, Pandemic Prevention Fellow at Conservation International, and 2023 Presidential Leadership Scholar, shares why he believes conservation is medicine and three crucial lessons he learned throughout PLS.
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Since 1987, we have been fighting to protect nature for people.
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Since 1987, Conservation International has worked to spotlight and secure the critical benefits that nature provides to humanity. Combining fieldwork with innovations in science, policy and finance, we’ve helped protect more than 6 million square kilometers (2.3 million square miles) of land and sea across more than 70 countries. Today, with offices in more than two dozen countries and a worldwide network of thousands of partners, our reach is truly global. But we couldn't have made it this far without you. Your contributions support our work to protect nature for the benefit of us all.
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The government of Indonesia announced this week a deal to redirect more than US$ 35 million it owes to the United States into the conservation of coral reefs in the most biodiverse ocean area on Earth. The “debt-for-nature” swap will fund coral restoration in two key areas of the Pacific Ocean’s Coral Triangle — the Bird’s Head and Lesser Sunda-Banda seascapes, which encompass three-quarters of the world’s coral species and more than 3,000 types of fish, turtles, sharks, whales and dolphins, Marc Jones reported for Reuters. Debt-for-nature swaps aim to alleviate two problems for developing countries: heavy debt burdens and a lack of funding for conservation.
U.S., Indonesia swap debt to save coral reefs
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🚀 As a partner of the Science Based Targets Network, we're pleased to announce the release of updated technical guidance for companies to set science-based targets for nature, informed by SBTN’s trail-blazing cohort of pilot companies. These updates enhance the feasibility and practicality of SBTN’s methods while maintaining ambition and scientific rigor. New resources to improve accessibility and drive action have been introduced, including a comprehensive corporate manual that serves as an entry-point into the technical guidance. SBTN’s target validation pilot has highlighted key benefits of target-setting and reinforced that SBTN is closing a critical gap in corporate sustainability, including: 🌟 Increases ambition and drives science-based action on nature 🤝 Provides credibility and a common language to advance engagement with stakeholders 🧭 Acts as a trusted compass for companies to get to the right solutions Stay tuned for more updates from SBTN in September, where they'll share key outcomes and lessons learned to pave the way for the next generation of targets. 🌍💼 👉🏽 Explore the latest updates and resources: https://lnkd.in/e_Ezj4BX 🌱✨ #SBTN #ScienceBasedTargets #ForNature #NaturePositive
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The US has agreed to redirect $35 million of Indonesian debt over the next 9 years into a conservation fund in return for the Southeast Asian country protecting and restoring coral reefs in what experts estimate is the world's most biodiverse patch of ocean. "These two regions are both at the epicentre of biodiversity," said Alexandre Portnoi, a legal advisor with Conservation International who helped organise the deal. The agreement will see $26 million of Jakarta's debt redirected under the U.S. Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Act. Conservation International will contribute $3 million and another $1.5 million will come from The Nature Conservancy, another group heavily involved in debt swaps.
Indonesia and US seal $35 mln coral reef debt swap
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Neil Vora, physician, epidemiologist, Pandemic Prevention Fellow at Conservation International, and 2023 Presidential Leadership Scholar, shares why he believes conservation is medicine and three crucial lessons he learned throughout the Presidential Leadership Scholars program (PLS). Read more: https://lnkd.in/gC_FZ4c5
Presidential Leadership Scholar spotlight: Neil Vora | George W. Bush Presidential Center
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Whale sharks — docile filter-feeders that passively scoop up small fish, invertebrates and plankton — can get up to 59 feet (18 meters) long.Jump to references3 That makes them the largest sharks — and fish — in the world.Jump to references4 By comparison, whale sharks' fearsome cousins, great whites, can grow to about 23 feet (7 meters). However, a Conservation International co-authored study found that these endangered gentle giants are facing a formidable foe: shipping vessels. In the past few decades, whale shark populations have been halved due to overfishing, vessel strikes and bycatch — when unwanted fish are caught in nets unintentionally. The good news is that relatively simple changes can protect this massive fish from vessel strikes. Reducing ships’ speed limits or temporarily changing shipping routes while whale sharks are migrating could significantly reduce collisions — and save whale shark populations worldwide,” according to Conservation International scientist Mark Erdmann #SharkWeek
New study dives into what's killing the world’s largest fish — and more
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As the U.S. heats up, tropical pathogens look to move in. “We are creating the climatic conditions for these things to happen”: Epidemiologist warns that U.S. not immune to some tropical diseases.
As planet warms, pathogens on the march
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Dive master and Conservation International Marine Safety Officer Edgardo Ochoa has single-handedly scooped up thousands of pounds of lost fishing gear that is deadly for marine animals. But with far more “ghost” nets than any one person can handle, he now trains recreational divers to do the same.
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“I love elephants; my work is all about protecting them. And that means seeing the conflict from both sides — starting with meeting people’s basic human needs and addressing issues of inequality. Then the pressure on wildlife is reduced.” A Conservation International fellow, Greta Francesca Iori leads the Elephant Protection Initiative’s program to prevent human-elephant conflict. Her guiding philosophy is that saving Africa’s elephants requires understanding and supporting rural communities that share spaces with them — that people and wildlife can only prosper together.
To coexist with giants, meet people's needs first: expert
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Grantees of CEPF are making a difference in protecting biodiversity hotspots around the world and helping communities thrive. You can learn all about it in the 2023 CEPF Impact Report. The publication shares results data and stories that celebrate our grantees’ amazing achievements over 22 years in some of the world’s most threatened ecosystems. A few key figures from this year’s report: ▪ US$294 million in grants awarded. ▪ 2,735 grantees supported in 112 countries and territories. ▪ 55 million hectares of Key Biodiversity Areas with improved management. ▪ Over 1,200 species benefiting from conservation action. ▪ More than 5,700 communities benefiting from CEPF-funded projects. ▪ 1,727 projects focused on nature-based solutions to climate change. You can read more and find a link to the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eapgxU_h
Impact Report 2001-2023 Annual Report 2023
impactreport.cepf.net