December 4, 2024
The Ebiil Society: Champions of Palau
Ann Singeo, founder of our partner organization the Ebiil Society, shares her vision for a thriving Palau and a flourishing world of indigenous science!
Biodiversity is Essential for Sustainable, Productive Ecosystems
New research hones in on the importance of biodiversity for healthy ecosystems. Scientists from all around the world collaborated in intensive data collection to understand the role of biodiversity. They confirmed that higher biodiversity makes for stabler ecosystems more able to rebound from stressors.
Native Galápagos Cactus. Photo by Island Conservation
This study shows that you cannot have sustainable, productive ecosystems without maintaining biodiversity in the landscape.
Islands are hotspots for biodiversity, but their species richness is threatened by invasive species. Protecting native species from invasive species is an important way to preserve island biodiversity and ecological health.
Read the full article here.
Feature photo: Native plant of Isla de Mona, Puerto Rico. Photo by Jose Luis Herrera
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November 22, 2024
Permanent Commission for the South Pacific and Island Conservation Sign MOU to Protect Marine and Coastal Areas in the Southeast Pacific (CPPS)
This historic agreement aims to protect the marine and coastal areas of the Southeast Pacific.
November 18, 2024
Nukufetau Atoll Bolsters Pacific Conservation and Enhances Community Resilience by Removing Invasive Rats
Our projects to restore key islets in Nukufetau Atoll forecast climate resilience and community benefits in Tuvalu!
