Rapa Nui Advances Community-Led Management of Marine Protected Areas with New Conservation Partnerships
Indigenous-led conservation takes a leap forward with Rapa Nui (Easter Island)’s new partnership with Island Conservation!
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International Conservation Collective Grows, Building Global Ecological Resilience
The Island-Ocean Connection Challenge announced four new restoration projects—Lehua, Tavolara, Grand Rouveau, and Zembra—at London Climate Week, expanding its global effort to restore 40 island-ocean ecosystems by 2030!
Meet the Island Restoration Storytellers
The Island Restoration Storytellers Circle is a new initiative designed to elevate islander voices in the global conversation about holistic restoration!
New Research Sheds Light on Invasive Species’ Role in Rapa Nui’s Ecological History
A new scientific paper is changing the way we understand Rapa Nui (Easter Island)’s ecological history!
What are Marine Protected Areas—And Why Are Islands Important to Them?
Marine Protected Areas help fish stocks rebound, protect endangered species, and build climate resilience. Find out how islands play a vital role in this process!
Island Conservation joins Ocean Action 2030 at UNOC
The United Nations Ocean Conference was an opportunity for incredible collaborations and coalitions. Joining Ocean Action 2030 was one of many incredible partnerships we forged!
Saving Easter Island’s Last Native Species
Invasive species and tourism have depleted most of Easter Island’s native wildlife. Ten microscopic insects are all that are left, and they are in urgent need of protection. Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui, used to be swathed in scrub forest and dotted with palm trees. But following human settlement and the introduction of invasive species, the […]