CITES CoP18 will be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka in May 2019
The Secretariat of CITES, the global treaty that regulates wildlife trade, announced today that the next meeting of its Conference of the Parties (CoP18)...
The 2030 challenge for a liveable planet
“Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vision just passes the time. Vision with action can change the world.” Joel Arthur Barker,...
New Partnership to Promote Global Conservation of Migratory Birds
Three leading bird conservation organizations today announced an innovative partnership to boost awareness of the plight of migratory birds around the globe. The new...
It’s time we all recognise the human right to a healthy environment
Speaking ahead of World Environment Day on 5 June, the head of UN Environment* and the Special Rapporteur on human rights and the environment**...
A Growing Alarm for the World’s Migratory Species
New UN report shows global decline worsening as governments prepare for critical wildlife summit
Across continents and oceans, billions of wild animals move each year...
Conservation Futures aims to drive radical new thinking on biodiversity
Humanity’s relationship with nature has changed profoundly as civilization has evolved and societies have become increasingly urbanized and globalized. Our demand for natural resources...