Team Rare spread out to meet a host of fascinating and accomplished delegates. The energy was frenetic and productive, so many terrific conversations and so little time…It was an inspiring affair emphasizing how local people make sustainable development happen on their own. Continue reading
The nonprofit Yayorin, run by Rare alumni Eddy Santoso, has developed an alternative to deforestation. Santoso and his colleagues educate and train rural communities in agroforestry while promoting the intrinsic value of a pristine forest. In 2008, Rare partnered with Yayorin and Santoso to run a marketing campaign to inspire pride in the natural wonders around Lamandau. Continue reading
Learn more about how Luis Olmedo Sánchez Samudio is changing the way farmers practice sustainable agriculture in Cerro Punta, Panama. Rare Conservation Fellows lead community-based campaigns to change the way people relate to nature. With two years of training and support … Continue reading
“I care about the wildlife, flowers, the trees, and myself because there are hills and terrains and the fire can catch you quickly.” This interview is with Damián Cabrera Ponce, a local farmer and commissioner in the community of Santana, … Continue reading
This photo of a tiger cub pouncing on its mother comes courtesy of Flickr user law_kevin. Cat fur puts criminals behind bars A DNA database has been established that uses cat fur as forensic evidence. Cat hair found on a … Continue reading