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Check out this amazing article about conservation success and biodiversity flourishing on islands! #conservationsuccess #conservationwin https://lnkd.in/d2kpS9ES

Peru approved the creation of the Grau Tropical Sea National Reserve after a decade of negotiations. The reserve covers a biodiverse area off the northern coastline, recognized for its rich marine biodiversity. However, Peru still faces challenges in reaching international conservation goals for its marine habitats. https://lnkd.in/eVq_YV3C

We now have a better understanding of how and where reef manta rays move in the waters of Raja Ampat, Southwest Papua, Indonesia. With these insights, we can better protect this vulnerable species. "Understanding [their movement] networks allow us to identify crucial habitats and movement corridors for reef manta rays, informing targeted conservation efforts that are vital for the species' long-term survival," says Dr. Edy Setyawan, who led the research together with the Raja Ampat MPA Management Authority, Konservasi Indonesia, Conservation International Asia-Pacific’s in-country partner, Macquarie University and The University of Auckland. While Raja Ampat already has a large-scale and effectively managed network of marine protected areas, findings underscore a need to expand protections to ensure manta reef movement networks are covered, according to Dr. Mark Erdmann, Conservation International Vice President of Asia-Pacific Marine Programs.   Raja Ampat is the epicenter of tropical marine biodiversity and Konservasi Indonesia, Conservation International’s in-country partner, works to help protect these waters and ensure that coastal communities, and all people, can benefit from an ocean teeming with life.

Learn about the enchanting world of Sumatran orangutans and how you can help conserve their habitats and biodiversity. Read this article and join the global effort.. https://lnkd.in/dNNNnrba

🌿🦘 Explore the hidden gem of conservation at The Quoin! Nestled in the heart of the Tasmanian Midlands, this property is not just a haven for breathtaking landscapes but also a lifeline for endangered wildlife like the elusive Eastern barred bandicoot (Perameles gunnii). We're thrilled to announce that The Quoin, this iconic conservation property, is now a Registered Account to support a mission to protect and enhance our precious natural environment!   📋 Account Name: The Quoin  🔖 Account ID: AU00065 📍Location: Midlands, Tasmania  🌏 Area: 4,985 ha  🌳 Assets: Native Vegetation, Terrestrial Mammals, Aquatic Fauna   The Wedgetail Foundation is behind this account to champion biodiversity conservation and restoration. They invest and support global initiatives dedicated to protecting our natural world. 🌱 This Environmental Account aims to document the condition of three key environmental assets at The Quoin: Native Vegetation, Terrestrial Mammals, and Aquatic Fauna. As they transition from a grazing enterprise to conservation-focused land management, they will adopt environmental accounting to establish a baseline of environmental conditions for their assets. This will involve using three existing Accredited Methods from the Accounting for Nature® Method Catalogue. This baseline will help guide their evolving program of restoration and stewardship, ensuring a brighter future for the beloved Tasmanian Midlands. 💚🌿   Thank you, Wedgetail, for adopting the Accounting for Nature® Framework. This initiative adds 8,309,956 hectares of total land area in Australia under our Framework.   Learn more about the account on our Environmental Account Registry 🔗 https://bit.ly/3KEZ9Bs   #Conservation #Biodiversity #TheQuoin #Tasmania #EnvironmentalStewardship #NativeVegetation #TerrestrialMammals #AquaticFauna #WedgetailFoundation #EnvironmentalAccounting #Baseline #Measuring 

A big part of NCC’s work is restoring critical ecosystems through invasive species management so that native species have the habitat they need to thrive. In Ontario, this often includes the labour-intensive removal of the province’s worst offender – phragmites. Dive into #InvasiveSpeciesAwarenessWeek by learning how NCC’s Conservation Biologist Carolyn Davies and her team managed to tackle eight hectares of this troublesome reed in just seven days! Hint: The key to effective conservation is oftentimes collaboration.

As their natural environments dwindle and disappear, #freshwater species are going extinct faster than terrestrial and marine ones. In the last 300 years, 87% of wetlands have been lost globally, with 54% disappearing since 1900 alone. Research shows that traditional approaches to conservation will not save them. A recent article for Nature Portfolio Africa. South African National Parks (SANParks) #watermanagement https://lnkd.in/d_hdCSP7

The 1st Indigenous-Led 'Blue Park' in Canada! Exciting news from the Kitasoo Xai'xais Nation in British Columbia! The nation has established the Gitdisdzu Lugyeks Marine Protected Area (MPA), marking Canada's first Indigenous-led 'blue park.' Spanning 33.5 square kilometers, this area is a vital hub for marine biodiversity, including herring, whales, and numerous bird species. Necessity and Initiation: The creation of the 'blue park' addressed the declines in local marine species such as abalone and salmon. Initiated by the Kitasoo Xai'xais Nation in 2022, the area was declared a protected zone under their own laws, aiming to preserve and rejuvenate marine life for sustainable community use. Decision Process: The Kitasoo Xai'xais Stewardship Authority made the decision, with the Blue Park designation awarded by the Marine Conservation Institute based on the area's ecological significance and effective management practices. Size and Ecological Characteristics: Spanning 33.5 square kilometers along the central coast of British Columbia, the MPA boasts rich marine biodiversity, including herring, shorebirds, and whales. The region is recognized for its unique ecological system, reminiscent of the Galapagos due to its diverse marine life. Methodology and Funding: The establishment of the MPA involved rigorous scientific assessment by the Marine Conservation Institute. Funding and support for conservation efforts have come from both conservation bodies and governmental and non-governmental organizations. Achievements and Challenges: Since its declaration, the MPA has seen significant local conservation efforts, including stricter fishing regulations enforced by the community's Guardian Watchmen. Challenges include obtaining broader governmental recognition and managing external fishing pressures. Future Steps: The Kitasoo Xai'xais Nation is planning to expand protected areas and work towards the establishment of a national marine conservation area reserve, aiming for further areas to be recognized and protected by 2030 in line with global marine conservation targets. This initiative is a pivotal step in merging Indigenous knowledge with modern conservation science to protect and sustainably manage vital marine ecosystems. Let us mainstream indigenous people managed conservation and nature restoration and allow their wisdom to lead the way in restoring Earth's vital signs. #NatureRestoration #Regeneration #MarineConservation #IndigenousLeadership #SustainableDevelopment #MarineProtectedArea #BluePark #Canada #KitasooXaixais

Exploring the Biodiversity of the Great Cypress Swamp: A Nature's Haven https://lnkd.in/gWkjywv3

https://lnkd.in/gqpYjGQA This project demonstrates how a large NGO, Conservation International, government and the people of a nation can work together to achieve the protection of endangered species and the fragile ecosystems not only in Sena, Brazil, but throughout the world. The breath of the world lies in our forests. This is a huge success for all of us. In the past 25 years, Bolivian towns like Sena have protected 10 million contiguous hectares (25 million acres) of Bolivia’s Amazon—an area nearly the size of Iceland, partially by assembling it piece by piece like a mosaic. This will secure the future of the indigenous cultures of Brazil and provide a framework for the protection of fragile ecosystems in other parts or the world. The current picture in Gran Manupare and Pando is that these sustainably harvested forests have now stitched together millions of acres into a “conservation mosaic” of lands owned by indigenous communities, those managed for Brazil nuts, areas protected for watersheds, and others for endangered species.