April 22, 2019
Sydney Morning Herald: Genetic Modification Must Be in Our Toolkit to Save Endangered Island Species
Island Conservation CEO, Karen Poiani, shares her thoughts on the need for innovation and use of gene drives in conservation.…
April 8, 2019
Top of Mind Podcast: Innovation in Conservation Rids Two Galapagos Islands of Invasive Rats
Island Conservation Project Director Chad Hanson shares the importance of removing invasive species from islands and the necessity of innovation…
March 22, 2019
How 3D Printed Smart Eggs are Saving the Kakapo
The Critically Endangered Kakapo, a beloved parrot endemic to New Zealand, has seen renewed breeding success thanks to innovative technologies.…
March 14, 2019
Calling All Innovators—Islands Need Your Help!
Conservation X Labs presents the Con X Tech Prize focused on innovative new approaches to save native wildlife from invasive…
February 1, 2019
Australia’s Native Wildlife Struggles Against Invasive Species
The largest driver of native species loss in Australia is invasives, but innovative approaches might be able to help. Invasive…
January 24, 2019
Press Release: Ecological Restoration of North Seymour Island Underway Thanks to Rat Removal
Contact: Claudio Uribe, Island Conservation, Director of Communications:claudio.uribe@islandconservation.orgResources: Photo, B-Roll, Interviews Puerto Ayora, January 24, 2019 The Ministry of Environment…
November 13, 2018
The Economist Features Island Conservation in “The Promise and Peril of Gene Drives”
The Economist explores the potential pros and cons of gene drives in the eradication of mosquito-borne illnesses and invasive species. I…
August 19, 2018
International Ornithological Congress 2018 Presents: Innovative Gene Editing Approaches for Conservation
Invasive species removal on islands is one of the most promising conservation methods around today, but there are limits to…
June 5, 2018
Con X Tech Competition: Prevent Extinctions, Win $20,000
The Con X Tech Prize is a competition for bold new ideas in conservation technology. Win up to $20,000 for…