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Supporting Local Conservation Leadership in Peru's Maijuna Kichwa 🍃 (abajo en español.) This transformative initiative, backed by Nature and Culture International and supported by Re:wild, places local communities at the heart of protecting the unique ecosystems of the Maijuna Kichwa Regional Conservation Area and the broader Nanay-Tigre Mosaic. Through enhanced governance, inter-communal agreements, and a mix of modern technology and traditional knowledge, the project is advancing sustainable resource management amidst critical threats like overfishing and illegal mining. Local artisanal fisheries committees are leading the way, using GPS, drones, and ancestral knowledge to monitor and protect biodiversity. Here’s what’s been achieved so far through this collaboration: 🟢 Strengthened governance and community-led agreements on resource management. 🟢 Official recognition of water resource monitors as "community watchers" by the Regional Fisheries Department of Loreto. 🟢 Effective surveillance strategies combining new technologies with traditional practices. 🟢 Critical protection for species like the Paiche (Arapaima), migratory fish, and other threatened river life. This initiative is laying the foundation for the long-term conservation of vital resources, ensuring food security and biodiversity for generations to come. --------------------------- Apoyo al liderazgo local en la conservación de Maijuna Kichwa en Perú 🍃 Esta iniciativa transformadora, respaldada por Nature and Culture International y financiada por Re:wild, sitúa a las comunidades locales en el centro de la protección de los ecosistemas únicos del Área de Conservación Regional Maijuna Kichwa y del mosaico más amplio Nanay-Tigre. Mediante una mejor gobernanza, acuerdos intercomunitarios y una combinación de tecnología moderna y conocimientos tradicionales, el proyecto está impulsando la gestión sostenible de los recursos en medio de amenazas críticas como la sobrepesca y la minería ilegal. Los comités locales de pesca artesanal están abriendo camino, utilizando GPS, drones y conocimientos ancestrales para vigilar y proteger la biodiversidad. He aquí lo que se ha conseguido hasta ahora gracias a esta colaboración: 🟢Fortalecimiento de la gobernanza y acuerdos comunitarios sobre gestión de recursos. 🟢Reconocimiento oficial de los monitores de recursos hídricos como «vigilantes comunitarios» por parte de la Dirección Regional de Pesca de Loreto. 🟢Estrategias de vigilancia eficaces que combinan nuevas tecnologías con prácticas tradicionales. 🟢Protección crítica de especies como el Paiche (Arapaima), los peces migratorios y otras formas de vida fluvial amenazadas. #ConservationLeadership #SustainableFishing #LocalStewards #BiodiversityProtection #Rewild #NatureAndCultureInternational #PeruvianAmazon #IndigenousLeadership

Saving species is possible! Over 200 species have seen their status improve on the IUCN Red List thanks to targeted, collaborative conservation efforts. From the Przewalski’s Horse, once Extinct in the wild, to the Giant Panda and Swift Fox, strategic action has brought species back from the brink. The Reverse the Red approach shows that when we set clear recovery targets, mobilize national networks, and take evidence-based action, we can reverse species decline. These wins aren’t exceptions—they’re roadmaps for scaling conservation impact worldwide. Join Re:wild in taking the Reverse the Red Species pledge, a global initiative aimed at accelerating recovery actions for threatened species. By signing the pledge, your organization will help map out strategic recovery efforts and strengthen global and national collaborations to halt species decline and recover populations. >>> https://lnkd.in/ePRAkNR5 🎨: @peppermintnorwhal #reversethered #reversetheredday #conservation #conservationworks

Biodiversity loss isn’t inevitable—we have the power to change that bleak trajectory. Today is #ReversetheRedDay, a global moment to recognize the collective action driving real progress for threatened species. Conservation belongs in the conversation alongside climate action, because biodiversity loss and climate change are interconnected crises. When we align our efforts, we can recover species. Reverse the Red is an international coalition --including Re:wild--uniting NGOs, government agencies, zoos, aquaria, and botanical gardens to accelerate recovery-focused action. Through collaboration, science, and strategic partnerships, conservationists are equipped with the tools needed to deliver on the Global Biodiversity Framework, an international agreement that aims to reverse and stop the loss of biodiversity by 2030. From habitat protection to community-led initiatives, every effort counts. Let’s keep up the momentum. Together, we can Reverse the Red. Join the Reverse the Red Species Pledge to accelerate recovery actions for threatened species and strengthen global efforts to halt declines and recover populations. Sign up here: >>> https://lnkd.in/ePRAkNR5 #ReverseTheRed #BiodiversityConservation #ProtectWildlife #AssessPlanAct

New report: Taking Animals into Account 💧 🐾 #wetlands Taking Animals into Account underscores the urgent need to rewild both inland and coastal wetlands by restoring the wild animal species that keep these wetland ecosystems thriving. #rewilding Wetlands are often celebrated for their role in regulating water cycles, storing carbon, and supporting biodiversity. However, this new report sheds light on an overlooked reality: the essential role of wild animals in wetland ecosystem health. “The evidence is clear: wetlands cannot function as we need them to without wild animals. It’s time to rethink how we protect and restore these vital ecosystems by prioritizing the role of nature’s own engineers” - Magnus Sylven, lead author of the study and our Director of Science-Policy-Practice. Read about the findings, and delve into 11 fascinating case studies, here: https://lnkd.in/g2emtMMr

Wild animals are the architects of our wetlands. 🌾 🦫 Today, on #WorldWetlandsDay, the Global Rewilding Alliance launched a powerful new report: Taking Animals into Account—The Crucial Role of Wild Animals in Wetlands. https://lnkd.in/g2emtMMr From beavers engineering water reservoirs to seabirds nourishing mangroves, wetlands depend on wild animals to regulate water cycles, store carbon, and sustain biodiversity. But defaunation—the loss of animal life—has left many wetlands struggling to function. Did you know? 🐟 Fish like neotropical species in the Amazon disperse seeds that sustain tropical forests. 🐦 Waterbirds transport fish eggs, aquatic plants, and invertebrates between lakes, keeping ecosystems connected. 🦦 Sea otters prevent coastal marsh erosion by keeping crab populations in check. 🦛 Hippos, beavers, and Water Buffalo shape wetlands, making them more resilient against climate extremes. This new report shows that when we restore wildlife, wetlands heal. It’s time to rewild—not just land and water, but the species that sustain them. Read the full findings and case studies from Global Rewilding Alliance--of which Re:wild is a founding member--and see how reintroducing key species can transform our world’s wetlands. #Rewilding #Wetlands #EcosystemRestoration #Animals #Biodiversity #GlobalRewildingAlliance

The Great Salt Lake is vanishing—but it’s not just a story of drought. Water is being diverted before it ever reaches the lake, primarily to fuel agriculture. A staggering 63% of Utah’s diverted water goes to alfalfa and other livestock feed crops, supporting cattle ranching in the region. While the lake shrinks, these fields flourish—not to feed people directly, but to sustain an industry with a massive water footprint. As the lake recedes, it leaves behind toxic dust, worsening air quality and threatening public health. It disrupts ecosystems, endangers millions of migratory birds, and accelerates the decline of a landscape that has shaped life in the West for centuries. Saving the Great Salt Lake isn’t just about conservation—it’s about rethinking how we use water. It’s about addressing the disproportionate impact of cattle ranching and animal agriculture on scarce freshwater resources. It’s about ensuring that Utah’s water serves the needs of people and nature, rather than an industry built on unsustainable consumption. #GreatSaltLake #Sustainability #RethinkMeat #RewildYourFridge #Plantbased Read more: https://lnkd.in/dHrrqy5k

When conservation is rooted in community, the impact is enduring.  🌱 In Madagascar, a land of unparalleled biodiversity, the intersection of education, conservation, and community is creating a ripple effect of change. The Ecosystem Stewards training program is a transformative initiative designed to train the next generation of biodiversity experts, conservation leaders, and environmental advocates—all deeply connected to the ecosystems they aim to protect. From the mountain rainforests of Ranomafana to the spiny forests and coral reefs of Ifaty, the program immersed 15 young Malagasy stewards in Madagascar’s unique ecosystems, learning not only to protect them but also to inspire others through art, science and education. By equipping trainees with essential skills to help them secure roles in science and conservation, the program fosters long-term conservation impact and supports the growth of opportunities within local communities. Together with Stonybrook University’s Centre ValBio and local partners, Re:wild is proud to support this mission by funding the program's development and launching the first cohort of Ecosystem Stewards into a journey that will equip them with knowledge and skills to take bold steps toward safeguarding their natural heritage and building a sustainable future for the planet. 📸: Deborah Ross

Canadian oil and gas company ReconAfrica’s reckless actions continue to threaten the delicate balance of Namibia’s ecosystems and the livelihoods of its people. As the company continues its oil and gas exploration in one of Earth's most biodiverse regions, the environmental and social threats are mounting. Stand by local communities and sign the petition: https://lnkd.in/e2gVqHnq Our friends over at SOUL (Saving Okavango's Unique Life), along with the Economic and Social Justice Trust, have released a powerful new report, "Broken Trust: How A Canadian Driller Profits By Exploiting Namibian Laws and Communities." It exposes how ReconAfrica obtained its recent Environmental Clearance Certificate through misleading claims. Here are a few of ReconAfrica's unethical practices detailed in the report: 1-Biodiversity at Risk: The Okavango River Basin is home to iconic species from lions and giraffes to the world’s largest populations of African Wild Dogs and imperiled Savanna Elephants. ReconAfrica's irresponsible activities threaten the habitat, availability of clean water, and lives of the Okavango's wildlife. 2-Corruption: Jay Park, former executive director of ReconAfrica, is linked to a pattern of corruption and unethical practices. He has worked with countries to write their oil and gas legislation and then profits on those laws. 3-Exploitation of Local Communities: ReconAfrica falsely claimed to work with local conservancies like Kapinga Kamwalye and George Mukoya in wildlife monitoring, yet these conservancies said there has not been any collaboration with the oil company. The company bulldozed protected community land without permission, violating both Namibian and international laws. 4-Deflection of Criticism: ReconAfrica, led by CEO Brian Reinsborough, has been dismissive of concerns raised by environmentalists and local communities, often deflecting valid criticisms and denying the company's environmental threats in the region. His attitude signals a lack of transparency and accountability. 5-Mufeiti’s Unlikely Alliance: Timoteus Mufeiti, a powerful political figure in Nabmia, has shown strong ties to ReconAfrica. His motivations remain unclear, raising questions about his prioritization of corporate interests over the well-being of his people and the environment. This situation demands urgent attention to protect the Okavango River Basin, local communities, and the region’s biodiversity. #SavetheOkavango #okavango #reconafrica

🌿🎥 Got a nature success story to tell? 🎥🌿 This is your chance to showcase the resilience of biodiversity in a short video. Reverse The Red Day is right around the corner – Feb. 7th to be exact! If your organization is planning to take the Reverse the Red species pledge, then you still have time to enter the Wild Wonders Video Contest! 🚨 Deadline: January 31, 2024 🎬 Learn more about the pledge and contest here: https://lnkd.in/edFXzjcH 🍿 Voting will take place on the Reverse the Red website February 1 - February 7. Let’s rewild the world, one story at a time! 🌏💚 #WildWondersContest #ReverseTheRed #ReverseTheRedDay #Rewild