Conservation science

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and China Wildlife Conservation Association Sign a New Cooperative Agreement for Giant Panda Collaboration

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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SAN DIEGO, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance (SDZWA) took an important step forward in having giant pandas return to the San Diego Zoo by signing a cooperative agreement with China Wildlife Conservation Association and filing a permit application with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance (SDZWA) took an important step forward in having giant pandas return to the San Diego Zoo by signing a cooperative agreement with China Wildlife Conservation Association and filing a permit application with the U.S.
  • SDZWA has a nearly 30-year conservation partnership with research collaborators in China focused on protecting and recovering giant pandas.
  • As such, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is taking important steps to ensure we are prepared for a potential return.
  • San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is uniquely positioned to collaborate toward a shared goal of creating a sustainable future for giant pandas."

Planet and ASU Expand Partnership to Build Global Scale Solutions for Sustainability

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Environment, Technology, Climate Change, Satellite, Photography, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Hardware, University, Education, Carbon, Arizona State University, Ecosystem, Learning, Conservation science, NYSE, Life, Partnership, Strategic partnership, Fourth Estate Public Benefit Corporation, Research, Ministry of Research, Innovation and Science, PBC, ASU, Growth, Science, Nature, Professional corporation, State university system, Student, Mentorship, Community, Neighbourly (community investment platform), Management, Planet

In early 2019, ASU became Planet’s first campus-wide university partner , and since then, over 30 peer reviewed journal articles have been published by ASU using Planet products.

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  • In early 2019, ASU became Planet’s first campus-wide university partner , and since then, over 30 peer reviewed journal articles have been published by ASU using Planet products.
  • Planet and ASU continue to be leaders in creating an ecosystem for 21st century learning and innovation focused on accelerating scalable climate-action and mission-oriented business.
  • First, Talent and Certifications: establishment of an intern program that will bring ASU students into Planet and bring Planet onto ASU’s campus for mentoring across several of ASU’s schools.
  • Second, Research & Innovation: ASU has committed to fund expanded research using Planet data and to seed a new “ecopreneur” program.

Nature Conservancy of Canada announces appointments to leadership team

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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Ducharme, who has dedicated her career to nature conservation, joins NCC as the new Quebec regional vice-president.

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  • Ducharme, who has dedicated her career to nature conservation, joins NCC as the new Quebec regional vice-president.
  • Under her leadership, park visitation increased by 250 per cent over 10 years, while maintaining high visitor experience satisfaction and the parks ecological integrity.
  • Passionate about connecting people to nature, she spearheaded conservation projects at Spaq that grew collaboration with partners and neighbouring communities.
  • Aerin Jacob, PhD Director of Conservation Science, Nature Conservancy of Canada
    The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is the countrys unifying force for nature.

Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition Hosting Green Jobs Fair

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022
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WASHINGTON, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC), will host a Green Jobs Fair, promoting environmentally friendly jobs andcompanies.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC), will host a Green Jobs Fair, promoting environmentally friendly jobs andcompanies.
  • The event will take place on June 29, 2022, at the Frank D. Reeves Centerof Municipal Affairs, 2000 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC.
  • The job fair will be open to thepublic, and anyone interested in sustainable jobs and/or environmental work is highlyencouraged to attend.
  • The Green Jobs Fair will create opportunities for persons of every level ofskill and education to have a career centered on the creation of a cleaner and greener city," stated Antoine M. Thompson, Executive Director of the Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition
    Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC), focused on theWashington, D.C. metro area, one of nearly 80 coalitions in the U.S. that fosterseconomic, environmental, and energy security by working locally to advance affordable,domestic transportation fuels, energy efficient mobility systems, and other fuel-savingtechnologies and practices.

At GWF 2022, Jane Goodall and Jack Dangermond Call for Collaboration for a Sustainable Future

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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The messages to the GWF attendees from two renowned conservation crusaders Dr Jane Goodall and Jack Dangermond were most poignant.

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  • The messages to the GWF attendees from two renowned conservation crusaders Dr Jane Goodall and Jack Dangermond were most poignant.
  • In two separate video addresses, both the leaders appealed to the audience to act collectively and responsibly for a sustainable future.
  • Dr Lilian Pintea, Vice President of Conservation Science, Jane Goodall Institute, USA, was also part of the address.
  • The Jane Goodall Institute's community-centred conservation and development program TACARE partners with local inhabitants to create sustainable livelihoods while promoting environmental protection.

At GWF 2022, Jane Goodall and Jack Dangermond Call for Collaboration for a Sustainable Future

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022
Jacob Taets van Amerongen, COVID-19, Trust, GWF, Thought, Jane Goodall Institute (Hong Kong), Information system, Decision-making, Jane Goodall Institute, Love, ArcGIS, Conservation science, Society, Nervous system, Map, Time, Zoonosis, JGI, Science, Poverty, Coronavirus, Geography, Program, Animal, Jack Dangermond, Gombe Stream National Park, Biodiversity loss, Environment, Food, Tree, DNA, Farmer, Learning, Health, GIS, Erosion, Technology, Solution, Geographic data and information, Research, National Geographic, GPS, Farm, Charcoal, Forest, Nature, Agriculture, Renewable energy, Surveying, Hunting, Mobile phone, Risk management, Humanity, Esri

The messages to the GWF attendees from two renowned conservation crusaders Dr Jane Goodall and Jack Dangermond were most poignant.

Key Points: 
  • The messages to the GWF attendees from two renowned conservation crusaders Dr Jane Goodall and Jack Dangermond were most poignant.
  • In two separate video addresses, both the leaders appealed to the audience to act collectively and responsibly for a sustainable future.
  • Dr Lilian Pintea, Vice President of Conservation Science, Jane Goodall Institute, USA, was also part of the address.
  • The Jane Goodall Institute's community-centred conservation and development program TACARE partners with local inhabitants to create sustainable livelihoods while promoting environmental protection.

SFI and NCASI Partner to Address the Climate Challenge with Carbon and Water Tools

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
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These science-based tools will help increase understanding of how SFI-certified forests can be used as nature-based solutions to help mitigate climate change and ensure water conservation.

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  • These science-based tools will help increase understanding of how SFI-certified forests can be used as nature-based solutions to help mitigate climate change and ensure water conservation.
  • We know the carbon in SFI-certified forests make them essential to reducing the impacts of climate change.
  • The interactive carbon tool shows forest carbon stocks, rates of sequestration, and long-term carbon storage in products and allows users to tailor their own queries.
  • NCASI and SFI, working together, can access the SFI network and conduct research projects at large scales in SFI-certified forests across the U.S. and Canada.

Oakland Zoo Invites Public to Relinquish Personal Effects Made From Exotic Animals To Help End the Illegal Wildlife Trade

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021
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OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Oakland Zoo launched 2021 with 'Taking Action Against the Illegal Wildlife Trade', a multi-platform campaign, to advocate for the end of this disastrous, widespread industry.

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  • OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Oakland Zoo launched 2021 with 'Taking Action Against the Illegal Wildlife Trade', a multi-platform campaign, to advocate for the end of this disastrous, widespread industry.
  • "Inspiring the next generation to become conservation ambassadors is a vital component to putting an end to the illegal wildlife trade in the future.
  • We take pride at Oakland Zoo in being an educational resource for wildlife conservation to the public", says Nik Dehejia, CEO at Oakland Zoo.
  • Aside from relinquishing wildlife trade items, guests can enjoy activities throughout the Zoo during the 'End the Trade Day' event.