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Conservationist: Protecting nature an ‘investment’ in our …

WebNot only is protecting nature vital to the health of the planet, Sanjayan notes, it could be crucial to preventing future pandemics. “Investment in preventing the destruction of …

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5 ways nature supports human health

Web4. Nature is good for mental health and physical well-being. A growing body of research shows that nature has mood-boosting abilities. Spending at least two hours a …

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Conservation News

WebOne company aims to change that. January 8, 2024. 2023 in review: Partnerships and communities drive nature conservation. Conservation News is reflecting on some of our …

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News spotlight: Nature’s decline is driving a surge in …

WebIn a sweeping new analysis of disease data, scientists found that global trends like biodiversity loss, climate change, pollution and the rise in invasive species are …

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Expert: To prevent pandemics like COVID-19, ‘take care of …

WebLikely sourced to a live animal and fish market in China, COVID-19 has spread around the world at lightning speed, i nfecting more than 4.2 million people and …

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Expanding Nature-Positive Economies

WebNature-positive economies are good for people, climate and nature. They help conserve and restore the many benefits that ecosystems provide, while enabling sustainable …

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Herding for Health

WebThe Herding for Health program — a partnership between Conservation International and the Peace Parks Foundation — is a community-driven livestock management …

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In new TED talk, doctor prescribes conservation

Web“I am a medical oddity — I’m a doctor who specializes in saving forests.” So begins a new TED talk by Dr. Neil Vora, an epidemiologist at Conservation International.. …

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Integrating the social, hydrological and ecological …

WebThe Moore Center for Science at Conservation International is one of the world’s premier conservation research institutes, producing and applying groundbreaking and policy …

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Freshwater ecosystems

WebThe planet’s freshwater ecosystems are in crisis: Research found that populations of monitored freshwater species have fallen by 84 percent and nearly one-third of wetland …

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Center for Global Policy and Government Affairs

WebConservation International's Global Policy and Government Affairs team engages with all levels of government to promote solutions that protect people and nature. We build on …

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News spotlight: Experts warn, the climate crisis is a health crisis

WebVirtually all climate change impacts carry potential medical consequences: Smoky air from a wildfire can exacerbate asthma, heat waves can trigger life-threatening …

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News spotlight: How does your diet affect the environment

WebThe data comes from a recent study that quantifies how our meals contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, water use, pollution and habitat disturbance. In some …

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How nature can prevent future pandemics

WebProtecting nature to prevent pandemics costs just 1% of fighting them. Experts say the yearly cost of future pandemics will be a staggering US$ 2 trillion. For just 1 percent of …

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Impact of COVID-19 on Nature

WebThe COVID-19 pandemic has spread around the world at lightning speed, killing hundreds of thousands of people and infecting millions. A growing body of research, including …

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A Smarter Way to Measure Ecosystem Health

WebThe Freshwater Health Index was designed by an . interdisciplinary team of scientists and potential end-users, including policy makers, resource managers, private

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Why is biodiversity important

Web4. Biodiversity is good for the economy. At least 40 percent of the world’s economy and 80 percent of the needs of the poor are derived from biological resources. …

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