Category: Sustainability News

Environmental jargon can be confusing, which is why Conservation International is here to help. In this edition of our “What on Earth?” series, we explain the concept of “blue carbon,”

A recent study suggests that by utilizing cutting-edge energy efficiency technologies in the construction sector, Europe can significantly reduce its carbon emissions by 2060. The research, published in the Renewable

In 2000, while scouting for dive training sites in Panama Bay, Edgardo Ochoa made a troubling discovery. Nearly two decades later, as a marine safety officer for Conservation International (CI),

Montane forests in Africa are crucial for providing fresh water to millions of people in the lowlands. However, deforestation has led to the loss of these forests, resulting in a

Forests play a crucial role in sustaining life on Earth, providing numerous benefits that go beyond what we may realize. In honor of International Day of Forests, let’s explore some

As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change and the need to sustainably support a growing population, there is a growing emphasis on creating circular economies for more

Protecting nature through science is crucial, and Conservation International experts have recently published some important findings. 1. Approximately 40 percent of plant species are facing extinction due to factors such

Max Planck scientists have developed a new process that combines metal extraction, alloying, and processing into a single eco-friendly step. Their innovative method, published in the journal Nature, aims to

The lack of a federal mandate for renewable electricity in the U.S. has led to individual states creating their own clean energy policies. A recent study by researchers from Georgia

In 2019, a UN report highlighted the urgent need to change how we grow and ship food to combat climate breakdown caused by the destruction of Earth’s forests. Meeting the