Island Conservation
A new study in ScienceDirect led by Anna J. Turbelin analyzes biological invasions (invasive species) and natural hazards (storms, floods and wildfires) damage cost data over 1980–2019 and finds that invasion costs are as costly and increased faster over time with harmful impacts to societies and their environments, and human health. Highlights Scientists reported that […]
Islands are renowned for their unique ecosystems, captivating biodiversity, and vibrant communities. However, these isolated paradises often face an insidious threat that jeopardizes not only their natural heritage but also the well-being of their inhabitants: invasive species. In this blog post, we explore the profound impacts invasive species have on island biodiversity, fragile ecosystems, and […]
Nature is not a place to visit. It is home. Gary Snyder, American poet, essayist, lecturer, and environmental activist Have you ever been in awe of a sunset? How about a dawning sunrise? What about a full moon, waxing glow across a starry night sky? Once considered sacred and meaningful by indigenous cultures around the world, these […]
Let’s say you’re trying to kickstart the economy of a small town that once used to thrive. You tell all your friends to go visit the town. You send out a rallying cry for investors. You pay for advertising that promotes opportunities for a new life. Soon enough, people are drawn to your town, and […]
An interview with Heath Packard, our Chief Philanthropy Officer who just celebrated ten years with Island Conservation! At the heart of Island Conservation’s mission is restoring and protecting the beautiful, valuable biodiversity found on islands and their surrounding oceans. And what a pleasure it is to see that the theme of this year’s International Day […]
The groundbreaking hybrid drone aircraft is expected to greatly advance island restoration for wildlife, oceans and people in places never before possible Calif., US–Island Conservation, a leading global nonprofit organization that restores and protects island-ocean ecosystems by removing destructive invasive species, has announced a strategic partnership with Parallel Flight Technologies, a California-based company specializing in […]
Earlier this month Island Conservation was delighted to report a successful project on Irooj, a small islet that forms part of the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), an island country located near the equator in the Pacific Ocean. The project is one of countless examples of how climate resilience can be bolstered by protecting […]
A new article in Mongabay covers a recently published paper Tracking the global application of conservation translocation and seabird attraction to reverse seabird declines led by Dena Spatz in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences with contributions by Island Conservation’s David Will and Coral Wolf. The paper reviewed 851 seabird restoration events that […]
Seabirds are once again thriving thanks to the successful removal of invasive rats In its efforts to adapt to climate change impacts, the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), an island country located near the equator in the Pacific Ocean, has taken a significant step forward in addressing the threat of invasive species on Irooj, […]
The climate is changing – and the world needs skilled professionals to mitigate the impact of these changes. Our very own Head of Innovation David Will has in-depth knowledge of what it takes to use emerging technology and co-develop solutions with local experts to scale island restorations. There is a skills gap in the job […]