Notes from a rare planet: Deforestation policy, crackdown and critique

Photo courtesy of the European Parliament. More criticism against REDD from indigenous people in Kalimantan (redd-monitor) The indigenous people protest: “REDD could be the cause of cultural genocide as most indigenous people live in primary forests and peatland areas.” The … Continue reading

Peace Corps volunteer in Ecuador starts replica campaign after being inspired by Rare Pride campaign

“What is so attractive about Pride campaign methodology is that it inspires conservation by getting people excited about what they have.” Pride Program Manager Alan Hesse interviews Peace Corps volunteer Christina Aga about her replica campaign in Ecuador. If the … Continue reading

Notes from a rare planet: Officials want to double the number of tigers in the world

This photo of a tiger comes courtesy of Flickr user catlovers. Officials seek ways to double the number of tigers in the world, at an international forum in Bali, Indonesia There are just 3,200 tigers left. The lowest number ever. … Continue reading