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The Single Most Important Conversation We Must Have Before We Can Protect Nature

Imagine what it’s like trying to have a difficult conversation with 7 billion people to let them know that our biosphere is on the verge of collapse. That is precisely what the Nature Needs Half Network is doing.

How One Man is Changing the Way China Thinks About Wilderness

Learn how WILD is working with Yang Rui to change the way China thinks about wilderness.

What does leadership look like to you?

Learn how passionate, ambitious, and impatient youth are already designing and developing solutions to the challenges they are facing on the ground, in their communities, every day.

Growing hope to empower Haiti’s youth

Jan 19, 2017

Augustin is a 27-year-old Haitian with a passion to build community gardens. Haiti has been rocked by one devastating disaster after the next,...

How a single new word can help save wild places

Jan 10, 2017

In China, a new word for “wilderness” promises new opportunities for environmental protections Imagine the frustration of describing, let alone...

How collaboration between governments makes life better for everyone in North America

Dec 28, 2016

The environment wins when land managers work together Land is perfect and doesn’t need much in the way of management. Case in point: before the...

To Build the Happiest Communities in 2017, Put the Environment First

Dec 22, 2016

How learning from elephants and the people of Mali can dramatically improve the world 2016 was the worst year ever. That’s the refrain, at least....

A Reason to Trust in the Future of Our Wild Earth

Dec 15, 2016

CoaltionWILD Partners with the Department of Interior to Mentor Young Conservationists As I write, tens of thousands of young leaders are assessing...

Announcing our very own Disney Conservation Hero: Nomba Ganamé!

Nov 7, 2016

The WILD Foundation and International Conservation Fund of Canada are thrilled to announce that our very own Nomba Ganamé, field manager of the Mali...

Announcing WILD Cities’ Urban Allies Campaign

Oct 20, 2016

In today’s world, cities are growing both in geographic size and population and often occupy the most attractive habitat available in a given area....

The Most Challenging & Dangerous Elephant Protection Operation

Oct 4, 2016

When I was asked to come to Mali to train the new Anti-Poaching Brigade charged with protecting the last herd of West African desert elephants, I...

“NoGo” Part 3: NoGo Now!

Oct 3, 2016

“NoGo” – Creating a nature-bank to guarantee human well-being. Part 3 (concluding)—NoGo Now! “NoGo” is a principle of nature conservation that...

“NoGo” Part 2: Sustainability needs to respect appropriate boundaries

Sep 30, 2016

“NoGo” – Creating a nature-bank to guarantee human well-being “NoGo” is a principle of nature conservation that affirms what should be obvious, that...

“NoGo” Part 1: So, you thought parks & other special protected areas were actually protected?

Sep 28, 2016

“NoGo” – Creating a nature-bank to guarantee human well-being “Protected Areas” – formally designated national parks and wildlife refuges – conjure...

2016 IUCN World Conservation Congress

Sep 8, 2016

It’s a frequent question we hear at WILD: what actually happens at international environmental gatherings? And does any of it actually help...

Exploring the Urban Wilderness on September 2nd

Aug 24, 2016

On Friday, September 2nd, the WILD Foundation is teaming up with the Boulder Photo Festival (BPF) and Rayback Collective to curate a WILD Cities...

Be Part of the Solution on World Elephant Day

Aug 12, 2016

Right now, as you read this blog celebrating World Elephant Day, there are real individuals in the remote villages of West Africa, building a future...