July 22, 2025
Press Release: Rare Gecko Species Rediscovered in Galapagos Following Island Restoration Success
A species once thought extinct just made its comeback. The Leaf-toed Gecko has been rediscovered on Rábida Island in the…
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July 17, 2025
Nature restored: Island nation of Tuvalu boosts biodiversity, climate resilience with nature-based Solution
Great news from Tuvalu--our projects to restore Nukufetau Atoll, Tepuka, and Falefatu were successful!
June 17, 2025
Chile’s Robinson Crusoe Island and Peru’s Chincha Norte Island Join Global Challenge for a Healthy Ocean
Two new islands join the Island-Ocean Connection Challenge, linking terrestrial and marine conservation for maximum impact!
June 13, 2025
Conservation X Labs Joins Island-Ocean Connection Challenge, Commits to Deploy Transformative Technology to Protect Island Ecosystems
Our partner Conservation X Labs has joined the IOCC, committing to deploying transformative technology to protect island ecosystems!
March 11, 2025
Press Release: New eDNA Tool Can Detect Invasive Rodents Within an Hour
New environmental DNA technology can help protect vulnerable island ecosystems from destructive invasive species.
February 27, 2025
Return of the Rails: Signs of Recovery on Floreana Island
A locally-extinct species of ground-dwelling bird was found on Floreana Island!
February 20, 2025
Press Release: Global Initiative Welcomes Three Iconic New Zealand Islands into the Island-Ocean Connection Challenge
February 20, 2025, Bluff, New Zealand – The international conservation initiative, Island-Ocean Connection Challenge (IOCC), led by Island Conservation, Re:wild,…
December 9, 2024
New Paper Demonstrates Quality of eDNA Monitoring for Conservation
Groundbreaking research has the potential to transform the way we monitor invasive species on islands!
November 18, 2024
Nukufetau Atoll Bolsters Pacific Conservation and Enhances Community Resilience by Removing Invasive Rats
Our projects to restore key islets in Nukufetau Atoll forecast climate resilience and community benefits in Tuvalu!
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