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Ecuador is taking bold steps to protect its mangroves — natural climate champions, which act as buffers against rising seas and extreme weather. The new “Mangroves for Climate” project, funded the Green Climate Fund, will reduce flood risks for nearly 200,000 people and support sustainable economic growth. This is a huge win for both the environment and local communities. #MangroveDay https://lnkd.in/ejA3tXgT

Planting trees — the right kind, in the right place, in the right way — is far better for fighting climate change than previously thought, according to a new first-of-its-kind study led by former Conservation International fellow Jonah Busch. And in many cases, the study finds, this potential remains untapped.

We’re #hiring an Enterprise Transformation Lead! Over the last five years, Conservation International has grown significantly, roughly doubling in terms of headcount and operating budget, largely in our field teams across the Americas, Africa, and Asia-Pacific regions. In order to position the organization for continued growth in the next five years and meet the ambition of our organizational strategy, we will undergo a comprehensive effort to evolve our operating model and strengthen CI’s overall approach for delivering impact. Conservation International seeks an organization-wide Enterprise Transformation Lead that will co-create this new operating and delivery model together with a wide range of stakeholders, and develop and lead resulting transformational initiatives. Apply now:

The Amazon rainforest is vital to life on Earth—but do you know why? Here are must-know facts about the Amazon rainforest. https://lnkd.in/eFcFv6ng

This first-of-its-kind partnership between Conservation International and Bregal Sphere will unlock financing for nature at scale, funding high-integrity nature-based projects that benefit people, nature, and climate. We are excited to be advisors for their dedicated natural capital strategy to combat climate change and biodiversity loss, and support livelihoods for farming communities.

"I'll buy your whole harvest, give you a premium, and come back next year." This promise by Sarela Herrada is transforming farming communities in South America. SIMPLi, the company she co-founded, partners with farmers to ensure sustainable, nature-friendly farming practices. Learn more about SIMPLi and how Herrada got her start.   

The people of Namaqualand are on the front lines of #climatechange. In this arid region of South Africa, resilience is part of daily life. But years-long droughts and frequent flooding have begun to transform this once-thriving biodiversity hotspot, making life challenging for wildlife and the shepherds who have farmed here for centuries. Confronted with a crisis not of their making, people here are drawing from their past to secure their future — preserving their home and their traditions by protecting the nature they need to survive. Conservation South Africa Read their stories:

Neil Vora, MD, physician, epidemiologist, Pandemic Prevention Fellow at Conservation International, and 2023 Presidential Leadership Scholar, shares why he believes conservation is medicine and three crucial lessons he learned throughout PLS.

The government of Indonesia announced this week a deal to redirect more than US$ 35 million it owes to the United States into the conservation of coral reefs in the most biodiverse ocean area on Earth. The “debt-for-nature” swap will fund coral restoration in two key areas of the Pacific Ocean’s Coral Triangle — the Bird’s Head and Lesser Sunda-Banda seascapes, which encompass three-quarters of the world’s coral species and more than 3,000 types of fish, turtles, sharks, whales and dolphins, Marc Jones reported for Reuters. Debt-for-nature swaps aim to alleviate two problems for developing countries: heavy debt burdens and a lack of funding for conservation.

🚀 As a partner of the Science Based Targets Network, we're pleased to announce the release of updated technical guidance for companies to set science-based targets for nature, informed by SBTN’s trail-blazing cohort of pilot companies.  These updates enhance the feasibility and practicality of SBTN’s methods while maintaining ambition and scientific rigor. New resources to improve accessibility and drive action have been introduced, including a comprehensive corporate manual that serves as an entry-point into the technical guidance. SBTN’s target validation pilot has highlighted key benefits of target-setting and reinforced that SBTN is closing a critical gap in corporate sustainability, including: 🌟 Increases ambition and drives science-based action on nature  🤝 Provides credibility and a common language to advance engagement with stakeholders  🧭 Acts as a trusted compass for companies to get to the right solutions Stay tuned for more updates from SBTN in September, where they'll share key outcomes and lessons learned to pave the way for the next generation of targets. 🌍💼 👉🏽 Explore the latest updates and resources:  https://lnkd.in/e_Ezj4BX    🌱✨ #SBTN #ScienceBasedTargets #ForNature #NaturePositive