May 13, 2026
Sonsorol State Advances Major Effort to Strengthen Community Well-being by Restoring Islands
A new project in Sonsorol State, Palau aims to improve livelihoods and climate resilience through holistic environmental restoration!
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Check out our Journal entries that cover everything from environmental news related to island ecosystems to groundbreaking studies to first-hand accounts from our field staff.
Field Notes: Resilience for a Local Tuvaluan Economy
Seasonal Monitoring Specialist Cozette Romero writes about her time working and living on Niulakita in Tuvalu, helping protect the food…
Sonsorol State Advances Major Effort to Strengthen Community Well-being by Restoring Islands
A new project in Sonsorol State, Palau aims to improve livelihoods and climate resilience through holistic environmental restoration!
Floreana Launches World’s First Smart Island Monitoring Systems to Bring Real-Time Wildlife Insights to the Galápagos
Thrilling new tech brings conservation solutions to a remote island in the Galápagos!
Nature and People Win Thanks to Successful Restoration Collaboration on Wake Atoll
A historic moment: Wake Atoll is restored and thriving!
Island Conservation Premieres Global Impact Film
Happy Earth Day! Watch our beautiful Global Impact Video and feel inspired by the power of islands to garner hope…
Science and Indigenous Knowledge
Rooted in science and indigenous knowledge, we keep moving the needle forward.
As new studies come in, conservation science is confirming what Indigenous cultures have understood for centuries – everything is connected. This is why we focus on holistic island restoration, knowing the impact of our work is felt far beyond the coastline.
Recent Press Releases
We have lots of exciting news and recent updates to share. Check out our press releases to stay informed.
October 29, 2025
Data Shows Endangered Palau Ground Doves Swiftly Recovering After Successful Palauan Island Conservation Effort
Astounding evidence of recovery on Ulong Island in Palau after just one year!
July 22, 2025
Rare Gecko Species Rediscovered in Galapagos Following Island Restoration Success
A species once thought extinct just made its comeback. A study published in PLOS ONE confirms the Leaf-toed Gecko has been rediscovered on Rábida Island in the Galápagos.
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, and UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography, proudly welcomes three of New Zealand’s most ecologically rich islands into its…
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!
November 12, 2024
Endangered Birds Return to Kamaka for First Time in 100+ Years!
Endangered Polynesian storm-petrels returning to Kamaka Island, French Polynesia within one month of social attraction tools being deployed. Polynesian storm-petrels have not been recorded on Kamaka Island for over 100 years due to invasive rats. These seabirds are able…
October 30, 2024
Island Conservation Unveils New Branding and Website to Support Global Island Restoration
Our new branding and website support our vision of a world filled with vibrant biodiversity, resilient oceans, and thriving island communities!
October 29, 2024
Disappearing Bird Species’ Nesting Debut on Desecheo NWR
Audubon's Shearwaters are nesting on Desecheo Island for the first time ever! Read about how we used social attraction to bring them home.
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