November 8, 2026
PRESS RELEASE: German Federal Government Backs Pacific Island Restoration at Unprecedented Scale
A thrilling new €20-million ($23 M) commitment aims to build climate resilience across the Pacific!
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PRESS RELEASE: German Federal Government Backs Pacific Island Restoration at Unprecedented Scale
A thrilling new €20-million ($23 M) commitment aims to build climate resilience across the Pacific!
What Mangroves Teach Us about Conservation
Mangrove forests are one-of-a-kind ecosystems--literally! Find out how conservationists can learn from mangroves and why it matters for islands.
PRESS RELEASE: Ecosystem Recovering Dramatically Thanks to Successful Climate Resilience Effort in Samoa
Nu’utele Island shows encouraging signs of ecological recovery, demonstrating how healthy island ecosystems strengthen climate resilience.
Some Island Ecosystems Are More Resilient to El Niño
El Niño doesn't create weak ecosystems; it reveals them. Find out how resilient islands can survive and bounce back from…
Biodiversity Loss is a Business Risk—and Island Restoration is an Economic Opportunity
Species extinctions don't just affect the ecosystems where they happen. Economies around the world depend on biodiversity, from local to…
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.
November 3, 2026
PRESS RELEASE: New Study Reveals 300-Fold Recovery of Peruvian Diving-petrel Following Island Restoration in Chile
A 300x increase in population for the once-Endangered Peruvian Diving-petrel!
October 23, 2026
PRESS RELEASE: Galápagos Smart Island Monitoring System Earns Premios Verdes 2026 Recognition for Conservation Innovation
The Smart Islands Monitoring Network was honored by Premios Verdes in Ecuador!
October 20, 2026
PRESS RELEASE: Ecosystem Recovering Dramatically Thanks to Successful Climate Resilience Effort in Samoa
Nu’utele Island shows encouraging signs of ecological recovery, demonstrating how healthy island ecosystems strengthen climate resilience.
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!
June 23, 2026
International Conservation Collective Grows, Building Global Ecological Resilience
The Island-Ocean Connection Challenge announced four new restoration projects—Lehua, Tavolara, Grand Rouveau, and Zembra—at London Climate Week, expanding its global effort to restore 40 island-ocean ecosystems by 2030!
June 18, 2026
Seabirds, Native Plants, and the Endangered Virgin Islands Tree Boa Set to Thrive Thanks to U.S. Virgin Islands Restoration Project
A new project to expand the range of an endangered Tree Boa is one step closer to completion!
June 8, 2026
Ulong Island, Palau Study Shows First‑Ever Evidence of Seabird‑Driven Land-Sea Recovery
A world-first controlled experiment shows connection between seabird activity and marine health on Ulong Island!
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!
May 5, 2026
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!
April 14, 2026
Nature and People Win Thanks to Successful Restoration Collaboration on Wake Atoll
A historic moment: Wake Atoll is restored and thriving!
March 10, 2026
New MPA for Juan Fernández Protects Over Half of Chile’s Ocean Waters
The Juan Fernández Archipelago is part of a new Marine Protected Area that protects the highest concentration of marine species found nowhere else on Earth!
February 20, 2026
Press Release: 158 Endangered Tortoises Released onto Floreana Island, Galápagos for First Time in over 180 Years
For the first time in more than 180 years, giant tortoises are once again walking the landscapes of Floreana Island!
October 30, 2025
The Time for a Decade of Island Resilience is Now
Our proposal for a United Nations-sanctioned Decade of Island Resilience spotlights the power of global small islands!
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!
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