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Al Jazeera: The Pacific’s future: ‘It’s either rats or reefs’

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 […]

Written by on October 26, 2022

Head of Innovation David Will Weighs in on Emerging Technologies to Protect Island Biodiversity in Wired

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 […]

Written by on October 25, 2022

Detailed coverage in Mongabay elaborates on conservation benefits

Did you know that Island Conservation interventions can benefit human health, in addition to protecting fauna and flora? David Will was featured in the esteemed Mongabay environmental news platform last month. The article discusses these human benefits and elaborates on the other wonderful rewilding opportunities that come with removals. There is also a focus on giant tortoises […]

Written by on October 5, 2022

Rewildology Podcast: Amplifying our message of hope

Island Conservation’s David Will appeared on the Rewildology Podcast along with long-term collaborators Nick Holmes (The Nature Conservancy) and Dena Spatz (Pacific Rim Conservation). Together they discussed what drew them to their work and just how effective eradications have proven to be over the last 100 years. It’s a wide-ranging discussion that includes touching personal stories as […]

Written by on October 5, 2022

Island Journey: Dive Into the Restoration of Floreana Island, Galapagos

Take a trek through Floreana Island, Galapagos to meet the community, learn about the project, and explore the challenges that lie ahead. Today we are traveling to Floreana Island in the Galapagos Archipelago, but did you miss our first or second island journey? Not a problem! You can catch up to learn about the hope […]

Written by on August 6, 2020

Island Journey: The Global Impact of Island Restoration

Island Conservation’s David Will and Coral Wolf share their experiences in the field and highlight the outsized impact that island restoration can have on global biodiversity. While travel restrictions have limited the journeys we as individuals can go on this year, Island Conservation set out to create an Island Journey series where our staff members […]

Written by on July 22, 2020

Scaling Up in Island Conservation: Research and Lessons Learned

New publication features research by Island Conservation and partners on lessons learned in conservation. In 2017, at the third Island Invasives Conference, held in Dundee, Scotland, Island Conservation staff and experts in the field of invasive species management came together to discuss the successes, failures, and lessons learned from restoration. Island Conservation staff members gave […]

Written by on April 12, 2019

South Georgia Marine Protected Area—A Conservation Win

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands have decided to extend their Marine Protected Area as well as expand no-take zones. The sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia has experienced astonishing restoration efforts over the years. Chief among them, the removal of invasive rats which has allowed the island’s biodiversity and native wildlife to recover. Island […]

Written by on April 1, 2019

Calling All Innovators—Islands Need Your Help!

Conservation X Labs presents the Con X Tech Prize focused on innovative new approaches to save native wildlife from invasive species. Innovation and creative solutions are a vital part of conservation. That is why Conservation X Labs and Island Conservation are calling on all innovators to find solutions to one of the world’s greatest environmental […]

Written by on March 14, 2019

National Geographic Highlights the Successful Removal of Invasive Rats on South Georgia Island

South Georgia Island species are recovering following the largest rat removal project in history. By: Emma Marris A remote, freezing, salt-spray lashed paradise for wildlife has been completely cleared of rats in the largest rodent eradication of all time, the South Georgia Heritage Trust (SGHT) announced today. Rats are smart, adaptable, and hungry. For all these reasons, […]

Written by on May 10, 2018

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