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What’s love got to do with it?

We have a Nature Emergency like never before experienced…we need a Survival Revolution like never before imagined.

11th World Wilderness Congress (WILD11) Postponement

The safety of our delegates and the larger community is our prevailing concern as the world confronts the emerging COVID-19 pandemic; with that in mind, we are postponing WILD11, the 11th World Wilderness Congress, which was scheduled to take place in March 2020.

Mali Elephant Project: How much nature do humans need to survive?

For local communities living alongside elephants in the Gourma region of Mali, it would be close to 10 million acres. At the minimum.

Teaming up to reduce human-bear conflicts

May 3, 2017

“There’s a bear in my backyard!” In our town of Boulder, Colorado, this type of call to city authorities is not uncommon. Why are...

Launching the CoalitionWILD Mentorship Program

Apr 19, 2017

Young people who have mentors are 130% more likely to hold leadership positions. At 22 and fresh out of University, the world seemed bright and...

Nature Needs Half Network recruits support for protection of half the planet by 2050

Apr 14, 2017

First-ever Nature Needs Half Network reception engages conservation leaders with a new scientific framework and roadmap for the protection of 50% of...

Making Teamwork for African Wildlife Possible

Mar 31, 2017

Your purchase of a raffle ticket can enhance urgently needed collaboration Wilderness Foundation Global (WFG) is turning the tide against wildlife...

Tracking Mali’s desert elephants near Timbuktu

Jan 26, 2017

Nigel Kuhn is a frontline photographer and film producer partnering with our Mali Elephant Project and the Chengeta Wildlife team and International...

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...