Quebec’s Committment to HALF
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National Wilderness Month
Even though most of the month has now passed, I think it's an appropriate time to recognize "National Wilderness Month." September is a great month to think about our nation's wild-lands. Each September marks the anniversary of the 1964 Wilderness Act and the annual National Public Lands Day. It's also my favorite time of year to be outside in nature -- and I bet more than a few of you agree. Read MoreKAZA – A Major Step for Transboundary Conservation in Africa
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State of the Ocean Report
On Monday, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA) and the International Program on the State of the Oceans (IPSO), released a report warning that the world's oceans are at high risk for a globally significant marine extinction. The resulting preliminary report from the first ever international, interdisciplinary workshop addresses the cumulative impact of various stressors affecting the world's oceans. This stressors included pollution, acidification, ocean warming, over fishing and hypoxia (deoxygenation). Professor Dan Laffoley, Senior Advisor at the International Union for the Conservation of Nature and contributor to the workshop, emphasises the vital role of ... Read MoreFuti Corridor Protected!
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What is Marine Wilderness?
We have a pretty good idea of what we mean by "wilderness" on land, but not nearly so much when we look toward the sea. We have called quite a few places in the ocean and along the coast "wilderness", but only a small number of these areas actually have been established as "wilderness" under law or policy. We do have around a dozen designated wilderness areas in ocean and coastal waters in the United States, and a very small handful of areas in other countries around the world, but many fewer than our more informal "wilderness" self-identification ... Read MoreBotswana’s Okavango Delta – Push for World Heritage Listing
Africa Geographic reporter Ian Michler recently highlighted the positive conservation progress and goals of Botswana and the unique Okavango Delta system. He touts Botswana's commitment to non-consumptive, photography-based low-volume ecotourism as a key reason why the country's wildlife and wildlands are in such great shape. Those who have been lucky enough to experience the Okavango, have seen first-hand why Michler commends the government's conservation efforts and strategic partnerships that promote sound ecotourism practices, deter poachers and support community programs. Read MoreWilderness in India
India and its wilderness has been on my personal radar since 1972 when (on a “modest” budget), I first walked in its jungles and deserts, rode 3rd class trains, dodged traffic, and wondered at its incredible diversity of nature, cultures, and colors, all bundled in a workable chaos. On the most recent of many working trips since them, I strengthened our numerous partnerships on the subcontinent, especially with our closest Indian collaborator, Sanctuary Asia. Read MoreHow Wild Nature Provides Seed Diversity
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Protests growing against coal mine damage to World Heritage Site in South Africa
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