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Decisions today that will define 2050
I'm not attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, but for a discussion session taking place there next week, I was asked to share thoughts on 2050.
Jan 15
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Conservation’s unfinished business
Conservation often presents itself as a technical enterprise: how much land to protect, which species to prioritize, what policies deliver results.
Jan 13
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15 emerging issues that could reshape conservation
Conservation debates are usually framed by damage already visible.
Jan 8
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What Craig’s long life reveals about elephant conservation
This mailing features two stories, both of which are timely.
Jan 6
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What we lost and what we found in 2025
Happy 2026! Here's a last look back on 2025.
Jan 1
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The year in rainforests 2025: Deforestation fell; the risks did not
A year of mixed signals for the world’s tropical forests
Dec 30, 2025
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From Chipko to Nyeri: the enduring logic of the tree hug
Kenyan Truphena Muthoni sets a record by hugging a tree for 72 hours straight
Dec 25, 2025
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Remembering Earth's defenders who died in 2025
Each year, efforts to protect the planet lose far more people than any list can capture.
Dec 23, 2025
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I'm the founder and CEO of Mongabay, a non-profit that covers issues at the intersection of people and nature via a global network of local reporters. I also write and take pictures.
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