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!
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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!
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!
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.
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!
September 30, 2025
Press Release: Staggering Recovery of Plants and Seabirds on Marshallese Islands Just One Year After Rat Removal
Astonishing results from our work to restore sites in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, boosting climate resilience and ocean health!
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!
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