Conservation success: The Saiga, a species of antelope, has been reclassified from ‘Critically Endangered’ to ‘Near Threatened’ on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
This unprecedented recovery reflects the remarkable conservation of Saiga populations in Kazakhstan. The species, which once numbered as few as 48,000 individuals in 2005, has now grown to over 1.9 million individuals in the wild.
Congrats to the government of Kazakhstan, which invested heavily in anti-poaching initiatives, robust law enforcement, and the establishment of new protected areas. Their collaboration with conservation organizations, universities, and scientists is a prime example of true conservation success driven by collaborative efforts.
Photo credit: Andrey Gilev
Conservation success: The Saiga, a species of antelope, has been reclassified from ‘Critically Endangered’ to ‘Near Threatened’ on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
This unprecedented recovery reflects the remarkable conservation of Saiga populations in Kazakhstan. The species, which once numbered as few as 48,000 individuals in 2005, has now grown to over 1.9 million individuals in the wild.
Congrats to the government of Kazakhstan, which invested heavily in anti-poaching initiatives, robust law enforcement, and the establishment of new protected areas. Their collaboration with conservation organizations, universities, and scientists is a prime example of true conservation success driven by collaborative efforts.
Photo credit: Andrey Gilev
Conservation success: The Saiga, a species of antelope, has been reclassified from ‘Critically Endangered’ to ‘Near Threatened’ on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
This unprecedented recovery reflects the remarkable conservation of Saiga populations in Kazakhstan. The species, which once numbered as few as 48,000 individuals in 2005, has now grown to over 1.9 million individuals in the wild.
Congrats to the government of Kazakhstan, which invested heavily in anti-poaching initiatives, robust law enforcement, and the establishment of new protected areas. Their collaboration with conservation organizations, universities, and scientists is a prime example of true conservation success driven by collaborative efforts.
Photo credit: Andrey Gilev
Conservation success: The Saiga, a species of antelope, has been reclassified from ‘Critically Endangered’ to ‘Near Threatened’ on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
This unprecedented recovery reflects the remarkable conservation of Saiga populations in Kazakhstan. The species, which once numbered as few as 48,000 individuals in 2005, has now grown to over 1.9 million individuals in the wild.
Congrats to the government of Kazakhstan, which invested heavily in anti-poaching initiatives, robust law enforcement, and the establishment of new protected areas. Their collaboration with conservation organizations, universities, and scientists is a prime example of true conservation success driven by collaborative efforts.
Photo credit: Andrey Gilev
Ecuador is making strides in its commitment to 30×30, aiming to safeguard at least 30% of its terrestrial and marine environments by 2030.
The Ecuadorian National System of Protected Areas now has 77 protected areas and 30 protected freshwater areas totaling more than 26.2 million hectares of key watersheds and their surrounding ecosystems, covering nearly 20% of the country.
The Ministry of Environment (@ambienteec), in collaboration with our partners @naturecultureinternational, @fundacion.jocotoco and local communities, with direct technical and financial support from @rewild and @bezosearthfund, has officially declared more than 163,000 acres of new protected areas— safeguarding critical Chocó (lowland tropical forest), high montane forests, páramo (high altitude grasslands) and critical watersheds.
Photo Credits: Javier Aznar, Alex Wiles, James Muchmore, Scott Trageser, Fundación Jocotoco, Nature & Culture International
Ecuador is making strides in its commitment to 30×30, aiming to safeguard at least 30% of its terrestrial and marine environments by 2030.
The Ecuadorian National System of Protected Areas now has 77 protected areas and 30 protected freshwater areas totaling more than 26.2 million hectares of key watersheds and their surrounding ecosystems, covering nearly 20% of the country.
The Ministry of Environment (@ambienteec), in collaboration with our partners @naturecultureinternational, @fundacion.jocotoco and local communities, with direct technical and financial support from @rewild and @bezosearthfund, has officially declared more than 163,000 acres of new protected areas— safeguarding critical Chocó (lowland tropical forest), high montane forests, páramo (high altitude grasslands) and critical watersheds.
Photo Credits: Javier Aznar, Alex Wiles, James Muchmore, Scott Trageser, Fundación Jocotoco, Nature & Culture International
Ecuador is making strides in its commitment to 30×30, aiming to safeguard at least 30% of its terrestrial and marine environments by 2030.
The Ecuadorian National System of Protected Areas now has 77 protected areas and 30 protected freshwater areas totaling more than 26.2 million hectares of key watersheds and their surrounding ecosystems, covering nearly 20% of the country.
The Ministry of Environment (@ambienteec), in collaboration with our partners @naturecultureinternational, @fundacion.jocotoco and local communities, with direct technical and financial support from @rewild and @bezosearthfund, has officially declared more than 163,000 acres of new protected areas— safeguarding critical Chocó (lowland tropical forest), high montane forests, páramo (high altitude grasslands) and critical watersheds.
Photo Credits: Javier Aznar, Alex Wiles, James Muchmore, Scott Trageser, Fundación Jocotoco, Nature & Culture International
Ecuador is making strides in its commitment to 30×30, aiming to safeguard at least 30% of its terrestrial and marine environments by 2030.
The Ecuadorian National System of Protected Areas now has 77 protected areas and 30 protected freshwater areas totaling more than 26.2 million hectares of key watersheds and their surrounding ecosystems, covering nearly 20% of the country.
The Ministry of Environment (@ambienteec), in collaboration with our partners @naturecultureinternational, @fundacion.jocotoco and local communities, with direct technical and financial support from @rewild and @bezosearthfund, has officially declared more than 163,000 acres of new protected areas— safeguarding critical Chocó (lowland tropical forest), high montane forests, páramo (high altitude grasslands) and critical watersheds.
Photo Credits: Javier Aznar, Alex Wiles, James Muchmore, Scott Trageser, Fundación Jocotoco, Nature & Culture International
Ecuador is making strides in its commitment to 30×30, aiming to safeguard at least 30% of its terrestrial and marine environments by 2030.
The Ecuadorian National System of Protected Areas now has 77 protected areas and 30 protected freshwater areas totaling more than 26.2 million hectares of key watersheds and their surrounding ecosystems, covering nearly 20% of the country.
The Ministry of Environment (@ambienteec), in collaboration with our partners @naturecultureinternational, @fundacion.jocotoco and local communities, with direct technical and financial support from @rewild and @bezosearthfund, has officially declared more than 163,000 acres of new protected areas— safeguarding critical Chocó (lowland tropical forest), high montane forests, páramo (high altitude grasslands) and critical watersheds.
Photo Credits: Javier Aznar, Alex Wiles, James Muchmore, Scott Trageser, Fundación Jocotoco, Nature & Culture International
Ecuador is making strides in its commitment to 30×30, aiming to safeguard at least 30% of its terrestrial and marine environments by 2030.
The Ecuadorian National System of Protected Areas now has 77 protected areas and 30 protected freshwater areas totaling more than 26.2 million hectares of key watersheds and their surrounding ecosystems, covering nearly 20% of the country.
The Ministry of Environment (@ambienteec), in collaboration with our partners @naturecultureinternational, @fundacion.jocotoco and local communities, with direct technical and financial support from @rewild and @bezosearthfund, has officially declared more than 163,000 acres of new protected areas— safeguarding critical Chocó (lowland tropical forest), high montane forests, páramo (high altitude grasslands) and critical watersheds.
Photo Credits: Javier Aznar, Alex Wiles, James Muchmore, Scott Trageser, Fundación Jocotoco, Nature & Culture International
Ecuador is making strides in its commitment to 30×30, aiming to safeguard at least 30% of its terrestrial and marine environments by 2030.
The Ecuadorian National System of Protected Areas now has 77 protected areas and 30 protected freshwater areas totaling more than 26.2 million hectares of key watersheds and their surrounding ecosystems, covering nearly 20% of the country.
The Ministry of Environment (@ambienteec), in collaboration with our partners @naturecultureinternational, @fundacion.jocotoco and local communities, with direct technical and financial support from @rewild and @bezosearthfund, has officially declared more than 163,000 acres of new protected areas— safeguarding critical Chocó (lowland tropical forest), high montane forests, páramo (high altitude grasslands) and critical watersheds.
Photo Credits: Javier Aznar, Alex Wiles, James Muchmore, Scott Trageser, Fundación Jocotoco, Nature & Culture International
Ecuador is making strides in its commitment to 30×30, aiming to safeguard at least 30% of its terrestrial and marine environments by 2030.
The Ecuadorian National System of Protected Areas now has 77 protected areas and 30 protected freshwater areas totaling more than 26.2 million hectares of key watersheds and their surrounding ecosystems, covering nearly 20% of the country.
The Ministry of Environment (@ambienteec), in collaboration with our partners @naturecultureinternational, @fundacion.jocotoco and local communities, with direct technical and financial support from @rewild and @bezosearthfund, has officially declared more than 163,000 acres of new protected areas— safeguarding critical Chocó (lowland tropical forest), high montane forests, páramo (high altitude grasslands) and critical watersheds.
Photo Credits: Javier Aznar, Alex Wiles, James Muchmore, Scott Trageser, Fundación Jocotoco, Nature & Culture International
#KillersOfTheFlowerMoon – In theaters and streaming now.
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Further hope for the recovery of the Sumatran Rhino as a second baby rhino has been born at the Way Kambas Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary in Indonesia in two months, as announced by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry. This male calf joins a female calf born in late September and represents a new generation of Sumatran Rhino from which to recover the species.
The Sumatran Rhino, once widespread across Southeast Asia, is now only found in Indonesia. The Government of the Republic of Indonesia is working to recover the Sumatran Rhino across Sumatra and Borneo through a combination of a conservation breeding program and field conservation, supported by a coalition of conservation organizations both in Indonesia and across the world that is fully committed to assisting their programs and efforts.
Given that this is the first captive-born Sumatran Rhino to give birth and the breeding program now has 10 animals with three proven breeding pairs, the future for this species is looking brighter – congratulations to the government of Indonesia and all involved in this species conservation effort. @kementerianlhk @rewild @rhinosirf @badak.indonesia #KSDAE
A super El Niño and illegal cattle ranching have combined to cause unprecedented fires across the Brazilian Amazon.
One of the longest droughts ever recorded, along with heavy deforestation and degradation from 2019-2022, have created unusually dry conditions that make fires burn faster and hotter. Fires in the Amazon rainforest are not natural—almost all have been set illegally by cattle ranchers to clear land for livestock. The intense drought conditions and fires have threatened wildlife and the ecosystem, in addition to the livelihoods, health, and future of Indigenous territories.
To better combat these fires, the Brazilian government has increased brigades of firefighters, troops and volunteers, who have been working night and day to monitor fires and control conditions. Their tireless work has helped to protect hundreds of thousands of Indigenous peoples and local communities facing crisis. @rewild, alongside the Protecting Our Planet Challenge partners (including @bezosearthfund, @moorefound, and the Bobolink Foundation) assisted these efforts by providing support to help improve and expand the detection and prediction systems for fire outbreaks and deforestation.
Photo credits: @banksiafilms & @marcosamend – Taken September 26, 2023 in Borba, Amazonas
@icfhonduras and @gobiernohonduras unveiled an ambitious initiative at #COP28 to rescue and conserve the Moskitia, Honduras’ largest forest. Under the leadership of President @xiomaracastroz, the initiative will be fundamental to protecting this vital natural resource and the ecological balance of the region, and will contribute to the wellbeing of current and future generations. The initiative is an inspiration for the region and the future of the Five Great Forests of Mesoamerica.
According to research by @thewcs, over the past 20 years, the Moskitia has faced a number of threats that have resulted in the destruction of 25% of the region’s forests. The primary threats are illegal land-grabs for cattle ranching and organized crime. Ninety percent of the deforestation that has taken place in the rainforest is the result of illegal cattle ranching. Honduras’ new initiative aims to end deforestation and eliminate illegal cattle ranching across 2.5 million acres of the Moskitia, and to recover and restore 250,000 acres of land currently occupied by illegal cattle ranches. Land formerly occupied by illegal cattle ranches will be restored into forests and agroforestry systems that will benefit Indigenous communities. Furthermore, the government is spearheading innovative financial mechanisms to ensure the longevity of this initiative that will generate $7-10 million annually.
The Moskitia rainforest includes a number of Indigenous territories: those of the Miskitos, Pech, Tawahkas and Afro-Honduran Garífunas. In addition to its biodiversity, as an intact, primary forest, the Moskitia has a large carbon-storing capacity and plays an important role in the mitigation of climate change. It is also one of the Five Great Forests of Mesoamerica and it is critical to addressing the climate and biodiversity crises. @Rewild is a member of the Five Great Forests Alliance, which includes partners like @alianzabosques to protect and restore the Moskitia, Selva-Maya, Indio-Maíz, La Amistad and Darien forests in Central America.
Photo: @wcs_mesoamerica
The Five Great Forests of Mesoamerica span an area 3x the size of Switzerland and are home to more than 7.5% of the planet’s biodiversity. These forests, and the #KeyBiodiversityAreas within, are critical to the overall health of the planet and the persistence of biodiversity on Earth.
Yet Mesoamerica’s largest protected area, Guatemala’s Maya Biosphere Reserve, faces a potential perfect storm. During the upcoming dry season, the confluence of land invasion, illegal cattle ranching, and intense climate-induced droughts could ignite an unprecedented wave of fires. And this will occur exactly as a new government takes power.
The upcoming dry season beckons a critical choice: to continue past practices or to pivot toward a ‘More trees, fewer cows’ future where vibrant economies coexist with thriving ecosystems. My organization, @rewild is a proud member of the Five Great Forests Alliance, which is rewilding, restoring and improving the protection of vital forests throughout Mesoamerica.
Photo: @wcs_mesoamerica
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Scientists have discovered a young group of endangered giant clams off the coast of Croatia in the Adriatic Sea.
The noble pen shell clam, which can grow to be up to 4 feet wide, has been declining since a deadly pathogen struck the species in 2016.
Researchers hope to bring back the clams that play an important role in maintaining healthy underwater ecosystems.
Forests filter our air, provide fresh water, regulate our climate and improve our health and wellbeing. They are critical in climate change mitigation and are vital for protecting our planet’s unique biodiversity.
The leading cause of deforestation in Australia is animal agriculture — mostly to create pasture for cattle and to grow their food. In Queensland alone, nearly 89% of the forest and bushland that were bulldozed in 2020 and 2021 was for beef cattle pasture. As more and more forest is destroyed for cattle farming, there are fewer and fewer places where species endemic to Australia, such as Platypus, Wombat, Regent Honeyeater and Rufous Bettongs can thrive.
That’s why a new campaign in Australia aims to put an end to native forest logging across the country, where an estimated 50 million trees are bulldozed each year. In the past 200 years, over 100 Australian endemic species have gone extinct, and hundreds more, such as the Koala and Swift Parrot, are now highly threatened due to habitat destruction. Follow the link in bio to share and take the pledge.
#TheForestsPledge #EndNativeForestLogging #FightForForests #ProtectNativeForests #AusPol
Photo: @robindmoore
New York is poised to become the first state to use its purchasing power as one of the world’s largest economies to combat climate change and biodiversity loss. The New York Tropical Deforestation-Free Procurement Act, which would prevent the state from purchasing wood and agricultural products that contribute to tropical deforestation, received bipartisan support in passing the state legislature and the bill is now ready for @govkathyhochul’s signature.
Tropical deforestation is largely the result of the grazing of cattle and the growth of livestock feed, in addition to the production of commodities such as palm oil, wood, cocoa, coffee and rubber. It is the number one driver of biodiversity loss and a major driver of climate change. This Act would also ensure that the state is not contributing to the abuses of the rights of Indigenous peoples and local communities associated with tropical deforestation. The bill’s supporters, who are urging the governor to sign, include not only Indigenous leaders and climate and social justice groups, but New York-based businesses that see this as a win-win for the state’s economy, for global climate, and for human rights. #ActForForests
Photo by Robin Moore, Re:wild
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#KeyBiodiversityAreas are the most important places in the world for the persistence of biodiversity. Ensuring that at least 30% of land and sea globally are protected is vital to the health of all life on Earth, including our own. From deserts to the middle of the ocean, #KBAs are of global importance to the planet’s overall health and the persistence of biodiversity.
Establishing and protecting Key Biodiversity Areas helps store carbon and maintain the delicate balance of our ecosystems. Biodiversity needs a seat at the table at the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference! #COP28
📸: @robindmoore
@cop28uaeofficial #RewildCOP #WhyWeRewild #GenerationRestoration #Rewilding #ClimateEmergency #EconomicStability #Extinction #BiodiversityatCOP #BiodiversityatCOP28 #COP28 #COP28UAE #Biodiversity #Climate #ClimateChange #ClimateSummit #actionism
Fagilde’s Trapdoor Spider was lost to science for nearly a century (perhaps even longer) until an expedition team with @protectspecies and @indianapoliszoo searched Fagilde, Portugal and the neighboring village of Vila Garcia. Follow the link in bio for the full story.
The spider is the 12th species to be rediscovered by @rewild’s Search for Lost Species. Without any historical photos or detailed descriptions, the team focused on searching for unique horizontal trapdoor burrows (other trapdoor spider burrows are completely vertical.) They found one such burrow with a female spider inside guarding about 10 baby spiders—it was a Fagilde’s Trapdoor Spider. The spider owes part of its rediscovery to the bravery of the local community it’s named after—their relationship with the land spans generations and their dedication to it saved the habitat of the Fagilde’s Trapdoor spider from being destroyed by a wildfire. #SearchforLostSpecies #LostSpecies
Photo credit: Sérgio Henriques
The Lear’s Macaw—a brilliant blue parrot—was once on the brink of extinction, but conservation efforts have helped the species recover. That recovery is fragile and a new wind energy project in the Canduous cliffs, the bird’s only habitat, in Brazil’s Bahia state is threatening the species’ future. Local communities have brought a legal case against the project to move it out of the Lear’s Macaw habitat into a nearby area that is less sensitive. Follow the link in bio to read the full story.
The Lear’s Macaw lives in a Key Biodiversity Area, a place that is vital to the persistence of biodiversity on Earth. My organization @rewild is a member of the Key Biodiversity Area Partnership. Re:wild and @americanbirdconservancy signed a human rights complaint filed by local communities in the Caatinga region with the United Nations against the company building the wind project for failing to follow federally legislated environmental assessments.
Photo credit: Maggie Forrester
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the US Endangered Species Act, a critical law that has not only prevented the extinction of wildlife species on the brink but continues to help combat the climate crisis.
Biodiversity plays a critical role in keeping our planet’s ecosystems healthy, including forests, mangroves and grasslands that store huge amounts of carbon. Restoring even a small, targeted group of wildlife species known as ecosystem engineers—because they help maintain functioning landscapes—would help ensure we keep the global rising temperature below the 1.5-degree Celsius tipping point.
Like the United States, many countries have their own science-based list of threatened species that are in need of conservation action. The world’s authority on threatened species—the IUCN SSC Red List of Threatened Species—assesses the global extinction risk for animals, plants, and fungi so that conservationists, governments, and other stakeholders can develop plans to protect threatened species and their habitats, ultimately contributing to climate stabilization.
@rewild @iucnssc @globalrewildingalliance #EndangeredSpeciesAct #ESA #EndangeredSpecies #WhyWeRewild
