Q&A with Wu Xudong: Dogs Don’t Lie
In 2010, Xudong joined forces with Rare to connect with the community and build local pride to create an ethos for caring for their home and the species that rely on it. Continue reading
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Motivators: Better Learning for Everyone
After two years of planning and an intensive effort to recruit the best and brightest Rare Conservation Fellows in Micronesia, I am thrilled to report that we have launched the program and the 11 chosen fellows are exceeding our highest expectations. Rare’s program, in collaboration with the Micronesia Conservation Trust, aims to mobilize community support and leadership to reduce key man-made threats to these island ecosystems while also preserving Micronesia’s unique culture and honor a way of life that has depended on the ocean’s wealth for millennia. Continue reading
Wida’s Road Trip: A Series of Firsts Across the United States
My trip took me all across the United States to tell my story: Washington, Philadelphia, New York, Chicago, Palo Alto, San Francisco and El Paso. I felt so touched by what people said to me. They showed a huge appreciation for what I have done so far. I wish I could bring all of my team from Kaimana to meet everyone. They also deserve this appreciation. Continue reading
River Wolf Recognized: Scientists Declare Mongolian Taimen a Vulnerable Species
Balbar and his colleagues at World Wildlife Fund inspired people all over Mongolia, Asia and the world to fight for the taimen. Continue reading
Video: Water, Cattle & Puppet Shows in Ecuador
“The most important thing is interacting with people,” says Marco. “That is the fundamental element that Rare has taught me in order to achieve a change in behavior.” Continue reading
Living: A community pledge for conservation in Loreto Bay, Mexico
Five years ago, many of Loreto Bay’s fishing cooperatives operated illegally, overfished their waters and fought among themselves. Something significant has changed. From 2008 to 2010, Rare partnered with Loreto Bay National Park to run a marketing campaign. Continue reading
Rally for the reefs: Thousands participate in launch of Inabanga campaign
The squeals of screaming schoolgirls reverberated throughout the packed auditorium as a troop of Filipino dancers interpreted the significance of the ocean and marine biodiversity. On October 25, Rare Conservation Fellow Renante “Tian” Cempron kicked off a campaign to protect … Continue reading