Growing up in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, Jill Hamilton always felt connected to nature — and knew she would pursue a career to protect it. But time spent on the coast with family drew her from the mountains to the ocean.

November 1, 2023

Eight Amazonian nations have agreed to create an alliance to protect the world’s largest rainforest, following decades of rising deforestation and warnings of a “tipping point” that could alter the ecosystem — and Earth’s climate.

August 9, 2023

More than six months ago, nearly every country signed on to the most ambitious plan ever to protect nature — a sweeping framework that aims to conserve 30 percent of the planet's land and waters by 2030. It’s an unprecedented agreement. So, what’s next?

July 26, 2023

The European Parliament agreed on legally binding targets to protect and restore nature in the European Union — a significant step but short of the “30 by 30” goal that most conservationists and scientists have called for to stem the tide of species extinctions and climate change.

July 13, 2023

Roughly two-thirds of the world’s oceans lie beyond national boundaries in an area known as the “high seas” — yet only about 1 percent of that largely unexplored expanse has been protected. Now, nearly 200 countries have agreed on the first-ever United Nations treaty to protect the high seas.

March 10, 2023

In a powerful commitment to nature, nearly 200 countries have signed a sweeping agreement to protect a third of Earth’s land and oceans by 2030.

December 20, 2022

In a once-in-a-decade opportunity, policymakers from 196 countries are gathering in Montreal to tackle Earth’s “silent crisis” — the massive collapse of biodiversity.

December 7, 2022

In case you missed it: Brazil's rainforests are in serious trouble.

July 18, 2022

Conservation International's new pandemic prevention fellow recently discussed how his experience chasing infectious diseases and leading NYC's COVID contact tracing program has shown him why human health depends on the health of the planet.

May 27, 2021

With support from Conservation International, the municipality of Guanay in Bolivia established a law to protect one-third of its land.

March 25, 2021

As countries begin to ease COVID-19 restrictions, green stimulus policies could help economies recover while tackling climate change, a new study suggests.

May 5, 2020

The three themes that stood out over the course of Climate Week were protecting nature to protect the climate, finding funding for conservation and valuing nature beyond science and policies.

September 26, 2019

Wednesday's Climate Week roundup: the role of government in the fight to stop climate change, the impact of non-governmental organizations and making change through nature-based solutions.

September 26, 2019

The new UN report warns that climate change could have a drastic impact on the world's oceans and, in turn, humanity.

September 25, 2019

A new film, featuring youth climate activist Greta Thunberg and writer George Monbiot, highlights nature's ability to help stop climate breakdown.

September 19, 2019

Here are 3 things you need to know about Climate Week 2019.

September 18, 2019

Here are 6 things you need to know about the Tropical Forest Standard.

September 5, 2019

In a new communication, the European Union announced steps it will take to promote global reforestation efforts and end deforestation related to EU imports of agricultural commodities.

July 23, 2019

The Tropical Forest Conservation Act, a debt-for-nature program, has already saved more than 68 million acres of tropical forest.

April 29, 2019

Human Nature breaks down what “REDD+” is and how it helps to conserve forests.

March 28, 2019

Two experts on protected areas react to recent findings that a majority of protected areas in Africa are underfunded.

October 24, 2018

A recently published paper has added to a body of evidence showing that indigenous peoples can be powerful allies for protecting nature.

August 8, 2018

Human Nature talked to Conservation International scientists about what their findings about protected areas could mean for the Amazon’s future.

February 13, 2018

Indigenous peoples are Earth’s original — and perhaps last — stewards. Their leadership could define the next generation of conservation.

May 5, 2017

This range of financial tools might be the final frontier for protecting nature.

December 2, 2016

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

November 1, 2016

In Ecuador, it pays to save the forest.

November 23, 2015