The world is getting warming. Weather patterns are changing. Plants and animals are under threat from a changing climate — a climate that is changing largely due to human activity. Aaron Huertas, the press secretary for the Union of Concerned Scientists, stopped … Continue reading
When it comes to local conservation advertising and campaigning, recall, repetition, and reinforcement are very important. One banner in a local village promoting a more sustainable method of hunting, for instance, is not going to be enough to change ingrained behaviors, especially if … Continue reading
If the above embedded video does not display, click here to view it. Campaign manager Cherry Ravelo will engage communities in the management and enforcement of Marine Protected Areas to the benefit of local people and biodiversity. Her campaign will … Continue reading
Fifth of world’s plants at risk of extinction, experts warn “One in five of the world’s estimated 380,000 plant species is threatened with extinction and human activity is doing most of the damage, according to a global study published Wednesday.” … Continue reading
If the above embedded video doesn’t work, please click here. Despite an MPA being set up for several years, fishermen have been ignoring sustainable fishing practices in the area of the Arbor and Granada villages marine sanctuary in the Philippines. Campaign … Continue reading
Researchers fear that ubiquitous plastic bags may never fully decompose Instead plastic bags gradually just turn into smaller and smaller pieces of plastic. “The best solution to plastic bag waste is to stop using disposable plastic bags altogether. You could … Continue reading
Our Yucatan Wren mascot spreads the word about fire management in Yucatán, Mexico. CONANP’s Rare Pride campaign protected 97 species in the Ria Lagartos Reserve by training agriculturists in fire management practices such as calendars and fire breaks in order … Continue reading
Rare’s CEO Brett Jenks has a great Q&A with Philanthropy News Digest, where he answers numerous questions about some of our biggest environmental issues. I strongly urge you to check out the Q&A, but here are some highlights: On the … Continue reading
Coqui, our crocodile mascot from our Cumidero Canyon National Park campaign, and a turtle friend have some fun with locals while promoting conservation. CONANP’s Rare Pride campaign protected the Grijalva River in Mexico by working with local communities and municipalities … Continue reading
Reading, Writing & Environment? Maryland School Board Approves Requirement for Environmental Education “Students will study environmental issues in the classroom and will also be expected to create a local action project that improves the environment. There will not be a … Continue reading