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Narrated by Idris Elba. Conservation International was founded on a simple principle: Humans and nature are connected in profound ways. We work alongside communities in more than 100 countries, putting science into practice, and protecting the irreplaceable. Since 1987, we’ve been in the business of bold ideas — ideas that other people might write off as impractical or unproven, maybe a little unusual. But our goal was always to redefine conservation… to change how it’s done… and for whom. With that mentality, Conservation International and our partners have protected 1.5 billion acres of land and sea over 35 years… benefitting millions of people. And in this decisive decade, we have big goals: First, use the miracle of photosynthesis to slow climate change. By conserving one-of-a-kind places like the Amazon Rainforest and Congo Basin, we can store away billions of tons of planet-warming carbon. Second, double the area of ocean under protection — to secure food, jobs, and marine life for generations to come. And third, develop new economic models that replenish our natural wealth, instead of looting it. Industry-by-industry, we’re transforming how humans produce and prosper — starting with farming, fishing, and fashion. There’s no precedent for what we’re trying to do. But we’re not doing it alone. We work with thousands of partners around the world to heal our planet and protect our future. And together, we write humanity's next chapter. TEASER: https://youtu.be/FCUhoDt8s3A
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From the 6th – 10th May, Conservation International Samoa in partnership with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and the Conservation International Global Exchange Program co-hosted its first ever international Youth Exchange Workshop titled, “Heritage Guardians – Youth Voices in Conservation,” with the theme of “Embracing Heritage and Resilience.” The exchange catalyzed youth engagement and empowerment and highlighted the remarkable Guardians Experiential Environmental Education Program, launched in 2018, which has become a flagship initiative for Conservation International in Samoa. Participants came from Aotearoa, Fiji, New Caledonia, Palau, Samoa, Singapore and the United States and shared successes, ideas, and lessons learned in youth programs across the Asia-Pacific and the wider Conservation International community. This youth exchange would not have been possible with the support of our partners; Conservation International Global Exchange Program, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE), Blue Nature Alliance, Waitt Foundation, Blackmore Foundation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade NZ, European Union and the Samoa Care Project.