Conservation International’s Post

Tackling our planet’s immense challenges happens one acre, one policy win, one day at a time. Here are 6 land conservation successes from 2023 that would not be possible without your support. https://nature.ly/3RxNTeo

Did you know? Out of the 356 known turtle species, 61% are listed as threatened or already extinct by the International Union for Conservation of Nature! We're working hard to change this statistic, and you can too! Check out this insightful blog post on how YOU can lend a helping hand to our beloved turtle friends! From creating safe nesting habitats to advocating for turtle-friendly road practices, every effort counts in protecting these incredible creatures. Discover practical tips, simple actions, and meaningful ways to contribute to turtle conservation. Dive into the blog post here: https://bit.ly/3wCQjxq 

Tiger Talk: A Roaring Talk on Tiger Conservation" This discussion underscores our collective commitment to tigers' survival and prosperity, reiterating our determination to ensure the longevity of our shared natural world. Here's a look at our esteemed panelists and other dignitaries who will embrace the discussion with their valuable insights. #MobiusFoundation #FundingOurStripes #MFTigerTalk #ProjectTiger

Big win for #conservation to finally be considered as a land use on par with other land uses, no longer "less than." We're finally codifying that our earth has value in simply existing; not just in what we can extract from it or build on top of it. Thanks, CalWild for your decades of work to push for this #policy #change.

In this BCarbon white paper, Lalise Mason and I have proposed multiple living shoreline projects to protect the coastal marshes on the mid Texas coast that are the wintering grounds of the last wild flock of the endangered whooping cranes. These marshes are threatened by sea level rise which will drown and erode these marshes if we don’t act, and we need creative solutions to protect this land and ensure the future of whooping cranes. We believe that the construction of living shorelines is the key to protecting these marshes from erosion and by capturing sediment more efficiently. The proposal is to issue carbon credits for protecting the carbon stored in these marsh sediments and for the continued annual drawdown of carbon dioxide into the marsh. To this end, BCarbon has developed a carbon credit protocol for issuing credits for protecting coastal wetlands. What we need now is for buyers to step up and say they are interested in purchasing these carbon credits. The project developers are ready when the buyers are ready. And the long-term fate of the whoopers is a stake.  

The Whooping crane is one of Texas’s most beloved birds – but also among the most endangered of our state’s species. After coordinated efforts brought them back from the brink of extinction, these majestic birds are once again threatened, this time by sea level rise. Texas’s coastal salt marshes provide critical habitat to Whoopers, but these marshes will be largely wiped out by accelerating sea level rise. BCarbon’s recent white paper on the bundling of Whooping crane conservation and carbon credits proposes a solution: constructing living shorelines, financed by carbon credit revenue, to protect and preserve the crane’s habitat. You can read the paper here: https://lnkd.in/edQveR7q

America the Beautiful set an ambitious national goal to protect, conserve or restore at least 30 percent of U.S. lands and waters by 2030. This would help safeguard our planet, protect wildlife and benefit communities. But to ensure we’re on track to meet this goal we need accurate, current data that highlights the range of locally-led, state and federal conservation and restoration efforts happening across the country. The American Conservation and Stewardship Atlas, released today by the Biden Administration, is an important step towards measuring our progress toward achieving these ambitious conservation goals. Along with the launch of https://lnkd.in/gJ_7NCtp, this tool allows you to explore the projects fueling conservation and climate action right now. It also includes a preliminary framework for tracking the progress and updates toward reaching the America the Beautiful goal. We’re excited to see how this tool informs and inspires individuals, policymakers and communities to continue protecting our lands, waters and wildlife. The White House

Remaining in New England, we proudly highlight our next 1% for the Planet environmental partner, the Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT) – a nonprofit land conservation organization protecting and caring for vital lands on the coast of Maine. Since its founding, the MCHT has collaborated with landowners, coastal communities, and other partners to conserve, protect, educate, restore, and steward Maine’s extraordinary coastal lands for their renowned scenic beauty, ecological value, outdoor recreational opportunities, and contribution to community well-being. Those partnerships have conserved iconic islands, critical wildlife habitat, coastal watersheds, water access sites, downtown greenspaces, and epic places for people to explore. To date, the MCHT has helped protect over 170,000 acres and 330 islands, now holds more than 300 conservation easements, and owns and cares for more than 120 preserves that are free and open to the public – numbers that continue to grow every year. (https://lnkd.in/gxVVnfHg). An outstanding crew of full-time staff and seasonal crew members work in every coastal county in Maine to build and maintain trails and campsites, bring people out on the land, and keep shores clean. The Trust works not only to protect vital lands, but to expand access to the coast, and connect the next generation to the natural world. Remarkably those making a living in the Gulf of Maine or who are just looking for a place to launch a boat to get out and have some fun can now rely on only 1% of the Maine coast for guaranteed access. (https://lnkd.in/gB5E4kJy). And with fully 75% of the native plant and animal species in Maine vulnerable to the effects of a changing climate, the Trust is also working to keep Maine’s marshes – and the fisheries that depend upon them – viable, as sea levels rise. (https://lnkd.in/gywAaqPz) More information about the Maine Coast Heritage Trust can be found by visiting mcht.org and visiting its video links, including those referenced in this post.

This wonderful article shares the work we have done alongside Nene River Trust and the Environment Agency to reconnect a flood meadow to River Ise and create a wildlife haven! 🌱 https://lnkd.in/dJq79CZ7

Very interesting conference with an international group of presenters. A huge need for CA forests for biomass recovery and use for carbon neutral energy. Also a need for periodic management in fire adapted forests.