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Wake-up Call for Imperiled Species!

Conservationists, including Island Conservation’s Director of Science Nick Holmes, speak at the Island Invasives Conference 2017 press briefing. How early would you get up to prevent extinctions? Whether we’re filming the dramatic recovery of Desecheo National Wildlife Refuge, or participating in an international online press conference, a 04:30 wakeup call is par for the course […]

Written by on June 30, 2017

Pacific Islands Take Invasive Species Problems Head-on

At the 2016 UN Biodiversity Conference in Cancun, Mexico, Pacific Islands outline action plan to manage invasive species and their impacts. The Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) announced commitments to empower and support Pacific Islands in repairing and preventing damages from invasive species. The Pacific Islands face some of the highest extinction rates in the world. […]

Written by on December 10, 2016

New Zealand Takes World Leadership Role To Reduce Impacts of Invasive Species

NZ taking world leadership role against invasive species. New Zealand is taking action to protect its native species. The country has vowed to remove 100% of invasive rats, stoats, and possums by 2050. New Zealand Minister of Conservation Maggie Barry said: New Zealand’s commitment to Predator Free 2050 is the largest and most ambitious invasive species eradication […]

Written by on December 8, 2016

Global Initiative Calls for Urgent Action Against Invasive Alien Species

The Honolulu Challenge, a global initiative aimed at reducing the impacts of invasive species, launches today.  Click here to read Island Conservation CEO Karen Poiani’s thoughts on the Honolulu Challenge Contact: Goska Bonnaveira, IUCN Media Relations, +41 79 276 01 85, e-mail ewa.magiera@iucn.org Heath Packard, Island Conservation Director of Communications, 360-584-3051, e-mail heath.packard@islandconservation.org Gland, Switzerland, […]

Written by on November 29, 2016

Challenge Accepted: IC Joins Global Initiative to Take Action against Invasive Species

Island Conservation and others are taking part in the World Conservation Congress’ Honolulu Challenge, a global initiative to address the urgent problem of invasive species in island ecosystems.  Click Here for Honolulu Challenge Press Release My first trip as the CEO was to attend the IUCN’s World Conservation Congress (WCC) in Honolulu, HI in September. Every four years, […]

Written by on November 28, 2016