Island Conservation
Does the survival of life on our planet seem increasingly at risk? No matter your political orientation, work-life situation, or food preferences, it’s impossible not to notice the trouble we find ourselves in as a species. The impact we are having on the other 8.7 million species who share this planet with us is—in a […]
This year’s Invasive Species Awareness Week, which runs from February 20 – 26, aims to raise awareness of the impact that invasive alien species have on biodiversity and the urgency of taking action to address this issue. The Convention on Biological Diversity defines invasive alien species (IAS) as species that threaten biological diversity through their […]
This article is a reprint from birdwatchingdaily.com that ran on December 5, 2022. On December 2, the Chilean Ministry of Environment and the international nonprofit organization Island Conservation declared Chile’s Pajaro Uno Island free of invasive rodents. The partners removed invasive rats to restore the island’s native seabirds and protect the marine environment. Invasive rats on the island were devouring […]
As a Pacific Islander and Director General of the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP), Sefanaia Nawadra has seen the harm invasive species cause first-hand to wildlife, oceans, and island communities. He’s also witnessed the incredible recovery, rewilding, and resilience that occurs following removal. In this terrific opinion piece in Al Jazeera, he is […]
Island Conservation’s Head of Innovation David Will was recently interviewed by Wired’s Matt Simon for his article Rats are Invasive Menaces. These Cameras Spy on Them. Will discusses new technologies being explored and implemented across the globe to protect island ecosystems from invasive species. The article focuses on Santa Cruz Island, where Island Conservation has […]
Island Conservation and Envico Technologies officially joined forces this year to adapt, modify and perfect drone models used in multiple island restoration projects. Together we hope to democratize drones so that island communities have easy access to the technology.
Today is Earth Day! Island Conservation invites you to celebrate our environmental heritage along with millions of people around the world. For over 50 years this special day has served as an annual reminder to appreciate the interconnected nature of all living organisms and their ecosystems – and that includes human beings. Every Island Conservation […]
Volunteers are now taking part in Work for Humankind, a bold initiative in partnership with Lenovo, Island Conservation, and the Robinson Crusoe community that allows them to work their own jobs remotely from one of the world’s most far-flung offices. The group of volunteers will use Lenovo’s technology and donate their professional skills spanning design, […]
Island Conservation CEO, Karen Poiani addresses racial inequality in the field of conservation and commits to speaking out against racism and other forms of injustice. At our core, Island Conservation is dedicated to making our world a better place tomorrow than it is today. We are committed to protecting and improving the future of island […]
Endemic birds are thriving on Lord Howe Island after the Island’s biggest conservation project, removing invasive mice and rats. An estimated 150,000 rats and 210,000 mice were found on Lord Howe Island, until the largest project of its kind on an inhabited island took place. This Island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that sits near […]