July 28, 2026
World Nature Conservation Day: Healthy Islands, Healthy Ocean
Happy World Nature Conservation Day! Read Penny Becker's article published by the Outreach Network for Gene Drive Research.
Published on
November 9, 2023
Written by
Island Conservation
2023 has been Island Conservation’s most impactful year ever, with more islands rewilded and more species protected than ever before. Each year, we celebrate our accomplishments in an annual Impact Report, where we pause, reflect, and celebrate everything that we’ve achieved together with our partner organizations and with the support of individual donors like you.
Our Impact Report this year is more detailed, wide-ranging, and beautiful than ever. It features many highlights from the past year, including:
Check out the full report to see project recaps, some 2023 highlights, articles that highlight the work of Island Conservation from ABC News and Scientific American, and much, much more.
Check out other journal entries we think you might be interested in.
July 28, 2026
Happy World Nature Conservation Day! Read Penny Becker's article published by the Outreach Network for Gene Drive Research.
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April 14, 2026
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February 20, 2026
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December 16, 2025
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October 26, 2025
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