News spotlight: Indigenous leaders sign landmark carbon deal in Philippines

Indigenous leaders on the island of Palawan recently signed a landmark deal to establish the country’s first locally owned forest carbon project. The project aims to halt deforestation through the sale of carbon credits

March 6, 2025

For Indigenous peoples, pandemic poses unique risks

In a recent article, the director of Conservation International's Indigenous and Traditional Peoples Program explained why the COVID-19 pandemic affirms the need to respect the rights of Indigenous peoples.

April 14, 2020

The oceans are on the brink. Here are 3 ways to save them

A look ahead at ocean conservation in 2020 from Conservation International experts.

February 20, 2020

What on Earth is ‘blue carbon’?

A term you might never have heard of has immense importance for curbing climate change.

November 1, 2016

What on Earth is ‘land tenure’?

The concept of land tenure has major implications for conservation.

October 6, 2016

6 facts you need to know about mangroves

Mangroves are a key piece of how we address climate change. It’s time we stop overlooking them.

July 25, 2016