For a scientist and mom, successful conservation takes a village

Published by the World Wildlife Fund Conservation requires people from all over to contribute at the level they can to get the job done. We’re meeting people where they are, accepting their values, and making space for their priorities. Read the full article at: https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/for-a-scientist-and-mom-successful-conservation-takes-a-village

Closing the loop: How using insects and waste as animal feed can protect the planet

Published by the World Wildlife Fund Embracing circular ingredients means transforming how we handle food, elevating what was once seen as waste into a higher-value ingredient by either repurposing or preventing it. Read the full article at: https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/closing-the-loop-how-using-insects-and-waste-as-animal-feed-can-protect-the-planet

We’re experiencing the hottest year in human history. World leaders must act now to fight the climate crisis.

Published by the World Wildlife Fund World leaders must make a dramatic course correction in ambition and action to fight the human-caused climate crisis. Read the full article at: https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/we-re-experiencing-the-hottest-year-in-human-history-world-leaders-must-act-now-to-fight-the-climate-crisis

COP28: A crucial moment for climate action

Published by the World Wildlife Fund The United Nations’ 28th annual climate summit in Dubai is being held at a critical time, coming a year of record-breaking temperatures and extreme weather events around the world Read the full article at: https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/cop28-a-crucial-moment-for-climate-action

The climate crisis will lead to conflict at sea. A new platform helps predict where—and how to prevent it.

Published by the World Wildlife Fund WWF’s Oceans Futures platform uses global climate and fisheries models to flag global regions that will likely see greater conflict, food insecurity, or geo-political tensions over ocean resources. Read the full article at: https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/the-climate-crisis-will-lead-to-conflict-at-sea-a-new-platform-helps-predict-where-and-how-to-prevent-it

A brief history of carbon in our atmosphere

Published by the World Wildlife Fund Carbon is essential to life on Earth. As the atmosphere has evolved, the amount of carbon in it has increased due to human activity, mostly from burning fossil fuels, resulting in the climate crisis. Read the full article at: https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/a-brief-history-of-carbon-in-our-atmosphere

New guide helps ensure infrastructure works for people—and the planet

Published by the World Wildlife Fund Putting nature at the heart of infrastructure design offers a great way to help halt and reverse biodiversity loss and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Read the full article at: https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/new-guide-helps-ensure-infrastructure-works-for-people-and-the-planet

Q&A: Activist Betty Osei Bonsu on plastic waste, finding solutions, and galvanizing youth

Published by the World Wildlife Fund Activists play a significant role in encouraging governments to effectively tackle the plastic pollution crisis. Among them is Betty Osei Bonsu, who is mobilizing youth to fight for a solution. Read the full article at: https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/q-a-activist-betty-osei-bonsu-on-plastic-waste-finding-solutions-and-galvanizing-youth

We need to transform how we power the world—for the benefit of people and nature

Published by the World Wildlife Fund WWF and BCG compared a rapid transition to renewable energy to our current approach dominated by fossil fuels. A rapid transition is dramatically better for nature, human health and safety, and jobs. Read the full article at: https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/we-need-to-transform-how-we-power-the-world-for-the-benefit-of-people-and-nature

Oysters: an unsung hero in a changing climate

Published by the World Wildlife Fund Oysters, in all their stunning variety and storied reputation for pearls and elegant cuisine, play an exemplary–if often unacknowledged–role in mitigating the effects of our warming planet. Read the full article at: https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/oysters-an-unsung-hero-in-a-changing-climate

How WWF is protecting lemurs in Madagascar

Published by the World Wildlife Fund In Madagascar, WWF is working with communities to protect lemurs in the community-managed Amoron’i Onilahy Protected Area by keeping habitat intact for lemurs and the people who rely on the forest. Read the full article at: https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/how-wwf-is-protecting-lemurs-in-madagascar

Transforming how we produce animal feed to protect people and nature

Published by the World Wildlife Fund In a world where meat, dairy, and eggs hold generations of tradition, embracing the complexities of animal agriculture and its environmental impact is crucial. Read the full article at: https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/transforming-how-we-produce-animal-feed-to-protect-people-and-nature

We’ve lost millions of acres of grasslands. Here’s how we can protect what’s left.

Published by the World Wildlife Fund WWF’s 2023 Plowprint report shows that 1.6 million acres of grassland habitat were destroyed in the Great Plains across the US and Canada in 2021, plowed up primarily for row crop agriculture. Read the full article at: https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/we-ve-lost-millions-of-acres-of-grasslands-here-s-how-we-can-protect-what-s-left

Countries aim to halt global decline in river dolphins and enhance the health of their great rivers

Published by the World Wildlife Fund Under the Global Declaration for River Dolphins, countries will implement actions to tackle threats to the species, preserve their habitat, and effectively manage a network of protected areas. Read the full article at: https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/countries-aim-to-halt-global-decline-in-river-dolphins-and-enhance-the-health-of-their-great-rivers

We’re off track to protect and restore forests by 2030. Here’s how we can change course.

Published by the World Wildlife Fund A startling increase in the speed and intensity of global deforestation has derailed efforts to protect and restore forests by 2030. Fortunately, there’s still time to get back on track. Read the full article at: https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/we-re-off-track-to-protect-and-restore-forests-by-2030-here-s-how-we-can-change-course

Bhutan’s snow leopard population increases by almost 40% in only six years

Published by the World Wildlife Fund Findings from over 10,000 camera trap images confirmed the presence of 134 snow leopards in the country, an impressive jump from the baseline of 96 snow leopards in 2016. Read the full article at: https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/bhutan-s-snow-leopard-population-increases-by-almost-40-in-only-six-years

Sustainable fishing and saving sea turtles

Published by the World Wildlife Fund In the Colombian town of Acandí, many local fishers are now promoting the well-being of wildlife and changing their fishing practices to minimize harm to the environment. Read the full article at: https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/sustainable-fishing-and-saving-sea-turtles

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