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José Sarukhán – Champion of the Earth

Island Conservation Founding Advisor José Sarukhán receives the 2017 Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement for his scientific contributions to the field of biological diversity and institution-building. About Sarukán’s achievements: At a time when the fate of Mexico’s rainforests were in critical danger from extensive land clearing, then-Mexican President Carlos Salinas turned to José Sarukhán for advice […]

Written by on April 27, 2017

New Biosphere Reserve in Mexico Expands Pacific Conservation

The establishment of Mexico’s Biosphere Reserve puts into practice goals of the Convention on Biological Diversity to create systems of protected areas. In December 2016, Mexico announced the establishment of three new biosphere reserves that will conserve over 2.7 million acres, 21 islands, 97 islets, and the surrounding marine areas. The Pacific Islands Biosphere Reserve […]

Written by on February 17, 2017

Restoration Could Allow Socorro Dove to Return to the Wild

The Socorro Dove has been Extinct-in-the-Wild for almost a century, but researchers are working to restore its habitat for future release. Socorro Island is one of the four islands that make up the Revillagigedo Archipelago, Mexico which is often considered to be the “Mexican Galápagos” due to its high biodiversity. Socorro Island is no exception. It was once the home of the […]

Written by on February 16, 2017

Mexico Announces Four New Marine Protected Areas

Mexico declares four marine protected areas at United Nations Biodiversity Conference. On December 6, 2016, Mexico designated four marine protected areas covering 5.75 million hectares. This “Mexican Caribbean Biosphere Reserve” will protect 21 islands, 97 islets and surrounding sea areas through multiple-use zoning, which includes protection of fishing grounds for local fishermen and habitats for […]

Written by on December 13, 2016