October 14, 2026
The cost of saving a species
What makes a donation to Island Conservation such a great investment? Our CEO, Penny Becker, explains in an NPR podcast!
Island Conservation Premieres Global Impact Film
Happy Earth Day!
We’re so excited to share with you a beautiful film we premiered today, celebrating the power of islands to bring hope to the future of conservation. Legendary filmmaker Andy Mann worked with us to create this beautiful film, narrated by Whaia Sonic Weaver, telling the story of what we stand to gain when we work together to restore islands for nature and people worldwide. Join Team Island Conservation by making a donation today!
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September 1, 2026
Field Notes: Welcome to Sonsorol, Palau
Linden Brown shares the incredible things he saw and experienced while working to restore islands in Sonsorol State, Palau!
August 25, 2026
Fungi Connectors Underground: What Palmyra Atoll Is Teaching Us About How Island Ecosystems Recover
A new study reveals the role fungi play in the restoration and recovery of rare, resilient atoll ecosystems!
August 18, 2026
Evelyn of Sonsorol: Culture, Environment, and Identity
Meet Evelyn, one of the people who holds the wisdom of Sonsorol State, Palau in her lived experiences and stories.
August 12, 2026
Why Do So Many Phoenix Species Live on Islands?
The new Phoenix Species Project highlights species on the brink of extinction that are primed for recovery--and a lot of them live on islands!
August 4, 2026
Rapa Nui Advances Community-Led Management of Marine Protected Areas with New Conservation Partnerships
Indigenous-led conservation takes a leap forward with Rapa Nui (Easter Island)'s new partnership with Island Conservation!
July 31, 2026
Turning Artwork into a Solution: An Interview with Laura Shape
We interviewed artist Laura Shape to learn about the luminous abstracts she creates from leather sourced from invasive species!
July 28, 2026
World Nature Conservation Day: Healthy Islands, Healthy Ocean
Happy World Nature Conservation Day! Read Penny Becker's article published by the Outreach Network for Gene Drive Research.