http://www.wild.org Founded in 1974, WILD is the only international organization dedicated entirely and explicitly to wilderness protection around the world. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:54:54 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Since the dismal conclusion of the Copenhagen talks, experts following the UN climate change negotiations have been trying to sort out whether the Copenhagen Accord was a step forward or not. Some have begun calling it the Copenhagen Discord. Some have taken a gentler view, saying that even if it ... http://www.wild.org/blog/the-aftermath/ The WILD Foundation was born in the African wilderness. Last month I was in Southern Africa to review a few of our projects, attend board meetings, and to be with our network of colleagues and friends who form the backbone of our work there for wilderness, wildlife and people. ... http://www.wild.org/blog/toasting-to-wilderness-in-africa-with-mexican-tequila/ Dr. Ian McCallum, writer, psychologist, wilderness guide and Director of Leadership and Education Projects with The Wilderness Foundation, Africa, spoke during the Thursday (12 November) WILD9 plenary session on Wilderness and People: Social Issues, Conservation Solutions. He specifically spoke on: “In the tracks of Giants.” Watch in Spanish > http://www.wild.org/video/wild9-ian-mccallum-english-2/ http://www.wild.org/nomkhulubwane/updates-from-the-road/ This past week, Nomhubulwane went on parade through Juarez, Mexico, a city with a violent reputation.  There was a lively parade with music, dancing and general good spirits and much celebration and discussion along with her visit. Juarez, Mexico is just a short drive from El Paso, Texas -- but there ... http://www.wild.org/blog/nomkhubulwanes-north-american-tour/ http://www.wild.org/world-willderness-congress/wild9-video-archive/support-the-wwc/ This week we posted another great chunk of WILD9 presentations on connectivity and wilderness and people -- social issues and conservation solutions and agriculture and climate change.  Check out the links below to view these presentations: Connectivity in the Americas: US - Mexico Connectivity - The Borderlands of Arizona, New Mexico, ... http://www.wild.org/blog/new-wild9-videos/ Father Theodore Hesburgh, President Emeritus of Notre Dame University, spoke via video presentation during the Thursday (12 November) WILD9 plenary session on Wilderness and People - A new agriculture for wilderness and climate change. Moderated by James Mosely, (former) Deputy Secretary for the US Department of Agriculture. http://www.wild.org/video/wild9-father-theodore-hesburgh-english/ Joel Holtrop, Deputy Chief of the USDA Forest Service, spoke during the Thursday (12 November) WILD9 plenary session on Wilderness and People: Social Issues, Conservation Solutions. He specifically spoke on "Involving the Public in Wilderness and Conservation." Watch in Spanish > http://www.wild.org/video/wild9-joel-holtrop-english/ Joel Holtrop, Deputy Chief of the USDA Forest Service, spoke during the Thursday (12 November) WILD9 plenary session on Wilderness and People: Social Issues, Conservation Solutions. He specifically spoke on "Involving the Public in Wilderness and Conservation." Watch in English > http://www.wild.org/video/wild9-joel-holtrop-espanol/ Pinky Khondlo with The Wilderness Foundation, Africa, spoke during the Thursday (12 November) WILD9 plenary session on Wilderness and People: Social Issues, Conservation Solutions. She specifically spoke on: "The Umzi Wethu - Wilderness, Training and Jobs for AIDS Orphans." Watch in Spanish > http://www.wild.org/video/wild9-pinky-khondlo-english/ Pinky Khondlo with The Wilderness Foundation, Africa, spoke during the Thursday (12 November) WILD9 plenary session on Wilderness and People: Social Issues, Conservation Solutions. She specifically spoke on: "The Umzi Wethu - Wilderness, Training and Jobs for AIDS Orphans." Watch in English > http://www.wild.org/video/wild9-pinky-khondlo-espanol/ Dr. Ian McCallum, writer, psychologist, wilderness guide and Director of Leadership and Education Projects with The Wilderness Foundation, Africa, spoke during the Thursday (12 November) WILD9 plenary session on Wilderness and People: Social Issues, Conservation Solutions. He specifically spoke on: "In the tracks of Giants." Watch in English > http://www.wild.org/video/wild9-ian-mccallum-espanol-2/ Jo Robers, Director of the Wilderness Foundation UK, spoke during the Thursday (12 November) WILD9 plenary session on Wilderness and People - Social Issues, Conservation Solutions. Watch in Spanish > http://www.wild.org/video/wild9-jo-roberts-english/ Jo Robers, Director of the Wilderness Foundation UK, spoke during the Thursday (12 November) WILD9 plenary session on Wilderness and People - Social Issues, Conservation Solutions. Watch in English > http://www.wild.org/video/wild9-jo-roberts-espanol/ Duncan Alistair Little of Northern Ireland, spoke during the Thursday (12 November) WILD9 plenary session on Wilderness and People: Social Issues, Conservation Solutions. He specifically spoke of his experiences in wilderness in his presentation: "Humanizing the Enemy: Wilderness and Peace Building." Watch in Spanish > http://www.wild.org/video/wild9-duncan-alistair-little-english/ Duncan Alistair Little of Northern Ireland, spoke during the Thursday (12 November) WILD9 plenary session on Wilderness and People: Social Issues, Conservation Solutions. He specifically spoke of his experiences in wilderness in his presentation: "Humanizing the Enemy: Wilderness and Peace Building." Watch in English > http://www.wild.org/video/wild9-duncan-alistair-little-espanol/ Chris Dowswell, Executive Director of Sasakawa Africa Association, spoke during the Thursday (12 November) WILD9 plenary on Wilderness and People - A New Agriculture for Wilderness and Climate Change. Watch in Spanish > http://www.wild.org/video/wild9-chris-dowswell-english/ Chris Dowswell, Executive Director of Sasakawa Africa Association, spoke during the Thursday (12 November) WILD9 plenary on Wilderness and People - A New Agriculture for Wilderness and Climate Change. Watch in English > http://www.wild.org/video/wild9-chris-dowswell-espanol/ Daniel Sherrard, Provost, and Victor Urgiles, Student, spoke during the Thursday, (12 November) WILD9 plenary on Wilderness and People - A New Agriculture for Wilderness and Climate Change, specifically speaking about the programs at Earth University, Costa Rica. Watch in Spanish > http://www.wild.org/video/wild9-daniel-sherrard-victor-urgiles-english/