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Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall and disease are threatening coffee — and the millions of farmers who grow it. But with the right tools — like climate-resilient trees and sustainable practices — farmers are adapting to a warming world. https://lnkd.in/eyufD5Hj

We're proud to announce that Conservation International's CIERA — an AI-powered tool designed to supercharge global restoration efforts — won Microsoft’s #Hack4Good as one of the most promising AI tools for the planet! 🌍 With over 40% of land degraded, we need to act fast and smart. CIERA helps pinpoint where restoration will have the greatest impact, turning months of analysis into minutes. It’s accessible, scalable, and built to serve the entire conservation community. AI tech 🤝conservation impact

We’re thrilled to share the new Biodiversity Sector Map, developed by Conservation International in partnership with the Nature Tech Collective . Together, we’ve mapped over 600 organizations across the nature tech landscape, helping conservation practitioners, policymakers, and investors navigate tools to protect biodiversity at scale. By combining our expertise in biodiversity protection with Nature Tech Collective’s deep knowledge of emerging technologies, our aim is to identify and help bridge critical gaps in nature tech adoption. This map sheds light on critical gaps and opportunities, providing a clear path for driving meaningful change and accelerating the scale of conservation efforts. Conservation International is grateful for the generous support of The Patrick J. McGovern Foundation in making this map possible. #NatureTech #Biodiversity #Conservation #Innovation #NatureFinance

Restoring nature takes time we don’t have. Conservation International pitched CIERA at #Hack4Good30—an AI-powered tool that helps identify where restoration will have the biggest impact, turning months of analysis into minutes. CIERA is built to scale, designed for the entire conservation community—Vote for Conservation International at #Hack4Good30.

🌊 Exciting News from the International Blue Carbon Institute. 🌊 We’re thrilled to announce that Attish Kanhai, a marine researcher from the Institute of Marine Affairs in Trinidad and Tobago, has been selected as the inaugural IBCI Fellow. 🎉 Attish currently researches seagrass rehabilitation in his native Trinidad and Tobago. His project as an IBCI Fellow will focus on estimating the natural capital of seagrass ecosystems in Trinidad and Tobago, with a particular emphasis on blue carbon sequestration and storage potential that can be communicated to policymakers and other key stakeholders to encourage greater conservation and restoration action. Blue carbon ecosystems – including mangroves, seagrasses, kelp, and salt marshes – are among the most carbon-rich ecosystems on Earth and vital to coastal resilience and livelihoods. Yet they face significant threats from degradation and loss. This announcement comes as we gather in Kingston, Jamaica for a regional workshop, “Coastal Futures: Advancing Blue Carbon Policy, Finance, and Science in the Caribbean,” over 18–20 March 2025. The workshop brought together experts, policymakers, and practitioners to unlock the potential of blue carbon ecosystems in the Caribbean – like the ones Attish is working to protect – through innovative policy, science, and financing strategies. The workshop was convened by the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC) in collaboration with Conservation International, the International Blue Carbon Institute, the UN Ocean Decade Programme for Blue Carbon (GO-BC), with funding support from the United Kingdom's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), as well as Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada (GAC). This Fellowship is part of IBCI’s ongoing mission to support blue carbon innovation, capacity building, and global collaboration for the protection of these critical ecosystems. Congratulations, Attish. 👏 We can’t wait to see the impact of your work. 📩 Learn more about the Fellowship Program: https://lnkd.in/eehdC9tW 📩 Learn more about the work of IBCI: https://lnkd.in/gpxpYsUF 🌿🌎 #BlueCarbon #ClimateAction #Conservation #IBCI

The devastating impacts of the climate crisis reached new heights in 2024, with scores of unprecedented heatwaves, floods and storms across the globe, according to the UN’s World Meteorological Organization. The report lists 151 unprecedented extreme weather events in 2024, taking lives, demolishing buildings and ravaging crops. Experts estimate that every $1 spent on climate resilience saves $13 in damages and clean-up costs - the time to act is now. 👇 https://lnkd.in/ddJbDQ_D

We are proud to work with partners to restore freshwater ecosystems and sustain economies around the world, with support from The Coca-Cola Foundation, Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada, Inditex and others.   Thank you to The Coca-Cola Company for highlighting two of these important initiatives in the Eastern Himalayas and southern Africa. Learn more about both projects here: 

What inspires a lifelong career in conservation? Conservation International’s Arnhold Distinguished Fellow, Monica Medina, sits down with our Chief Strategy Officer, Patricia Zurita, to talk about how nature shaped her path — from growing up in Ecuador to leading global environmental strategy. It’s a compelling listen on leadership, purpose, and why protecting nature is more urgent — and more personal — than ever.

🌍 The #COP30 official website is now live, and all eyes are on Belém: https://cop30.br/en 🎥#Hope. Top nature-based solutions experts are sharing their hopes for COP30 this year, emphasizing the need for nature to take center stage in the negotiations. The UN Climate Conference in Brazil presents a unique opportunity to leverage the host's role as a bridge builder, bringing financial resources and political alignment to maximize nature's contribution to combating climate change. Experts believe this will be a unique chance to: 🌿Integrate social, environmental, and nature agendas into the negotiations. 🌿Implement the targets set ten years ago in the Paris Agreement with updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) plans. 🌿Place deforestation at the forefront of climate action, considering the Amazon's significance. 🌿Make COP30 a platform to connect people and ensure Indigenous voices are heard in the negotiation rooms. ⭐ Hear from: Alice de Moraes Amorim Vogas - Head of COP30 for the Brazilian Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Lina Barrera - SVP Policy at Conservation International Marina Negrisoli - Sustainability Director at Suzano Maria Netto - Executive Director of the Institute for Climate and Society Juan Carlos Jintiach - Executive Secretary of Global Alliance of Territorial Communities Manuel Pulgar-Vidal - Global leader of Climate & Energy at WWF Mary Creagh CBE MP - Minister for Nature, United Kingdom #WithNature #ClimateAction #Biodiversity #naturebasedsolutions #IndigenousPeople #Brazil #Amazon

Water connects us all – from mountains to mangroves. 💧🌿 Spanning Bhutan, Nepal, Bangladesh, and parts of northeast India, the Eastern Himalayas sustain hundreds of millions of people. But climate change and human activity are putting their water sources at risk. From melting glaciers to disappearing mangroves, the ecosystems that store, purify, and regulate water are under threat. Through #MountainsToMangroves, Conservation International and our partners are working to protect and restore these vital landscapes – securing clean water, strengthening drought resilience, and ensuring nature continues to sustain people. This #WorldWaterDay, let’s celebrate and safeguard the water that sustains us all. Tap to explore the story of water in the Eastern Himalayas – and why protecting it has never been more urgent. 🌊🏔️ Mountains to Mangroves Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment Bhutan Ecological Society Bhutan Trust Fund Friendship NGO TERI - The Energy and Resources Institute #ClimateAction #WaterForAll #ForNature