CI at 25: Thinking — and Funding — Outside the Box
Nature is invaluable — but protecting it isn’t free. CI celebrates 25 years of creatively funding conservation.
View ArticleBlending Ecology + Economy in the Western Ghats
Communities in western India don't need to learn about sustainability — they are already living it.
View ArticleCI at 25: Supporting Conservation in Critical Ecosystems
For 25 years, we’ve been helping civil society groups protect some of the world’s most vital natural areas.
View ArticleGroundbreaking Trust Fund Helps Keep Nature Alive in Guyana
With 85% of its forest intact, Guyana is leading the way for developing countries seeking green growth.
View ArticleTrust Funds for Nature: Q&A with CI’s Chris Stone
Conservation trust funds play a critical role in ecosystem protection: long-term financing.
View ArticleCountries Are Receptive to Increasing Biodiversity Funding
An update on the first week of negotiations at the U.N. biodiversity conference in Hyderabad, India.
View ArticleRestoring Freshwater Fisheries in the Colombian Amazon
Overfishing isn't just an environmental problem — it's also a social one, as fish is the main protein source for local families.
View ArticleGrowth of ‘Impact Investing’ Helps Build Sustainable Economies
Companies are looking beyond financial return and attempting to benefit both society and the environment.
View ArticleDespite Political Unrest, Conservation Work Continues in DRC
In the forests of central Africa, CI is working to preserve bonobo habitat while improving local livelihoods.
View ArticleAccidental Conservation: Cocoa + Forest Restoration in Madagascar
Cocoa farmers rely on the hardwood forest to protect their cocoa trees — and their incomes.
View ArticleThe Rocky Road to Warsaw
With atmospheric carbon at record highs, climate talks need to keep pace.
View ArticleColombian Communities Shift From Sea Turtle Predators to Guardians
How do you encourage people to stop eating endangered species? Give them something they want more.
View Article5 Years Later, Peruvian Farmers Reveal New Attitudes Toward Forest Protection
I was struck by how much had changed in the Alto Mayo region since my last visit.
View Article10 Indigenous Peoples’ Victories to Celebrate
In recent decades, indigenous peoples have made significant progress in ensuring that their rights are recognized and respected.
View ArticleNew Initiative in Amazon Aims to Incorporate Nature’s Value into Peruvian...
This exciting project will help us better understand how ecosystems support healthy economies.
View ArticleCommunity-based Conservation Spreading Fast in China
Conservation agreements motivate people to protect local ecosystems in exchange for community-determined benefits.
View Article3 Reasons We Need to Support the Forest Carbon Market
This is a critical time for the future of our forests — and the people who call them home.
View ArticleSavings Group Supports Small Business in Cambodian Floating Village
In a few short months, Sophy has gone from borrowing money to loaning it.
View ArticleDespite Challenges, Progress Toward Fisheries Recovery in the Colombian Amazon
On a recent visit to eastern Colombia, I was glad to see that conservation agreements are having an impact.
View ArticleThe Global Cost of Protecting Biodiversity? Less Than You Think
The price may sound impossibly high, but it’s absolutely doable — and necessary. Here’s why.
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