Global Conservation Releases Photographic Book on State of the World’s National Parks
February 6, 2020
Saving The New Wild showcases fourteen national parks and World Heritage Sites as seen through the lenses of top photojournalists.
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Global Conservation Releases Photographic Book on State of the World’s National Parks
February 6, 2020
Saving The New Wild showcases fourteen national parks and World Heritage Sites as seen through the lenses of top photojournalists.
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Kicking Off 2020 - Global Conservation
February 5, 2020
Personal Thank You to Our Supporters and Friends from Jeff Morgan, Executive Director
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1st Year Progress in Mana Pools World Heritage, Zambezi River Valley, Zimbabwe
February 2, 2020
Global Conservation funding Global Park Defense to protect one of most important and endangered UNESCO World Heritage Parks in Africa
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Guatemala’s Congress and President Now Working to Protect Mirador National Park
February 2, 2020
Congress and the Vice President convened public meetings to promote the sustainable development and protection of the Cradle of Maya Civilization
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Carbon for Forests to Offer an Effective and Verifiable Carbon Offset Financing for Park and Wildlife Protection
February 2, 2020
New Global Conservation program uses advanced satellite and aerial monitoring to enable the large-scale protection and reforestation of tropical forests
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Global Park Defense being deployed to protect Carpathians National Park, Ukraine
January 31, 2020
New Park and Wildlife Protection program first in Ukraine and model for entire Carpathians UNESCO World Heritage
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2019 Progress to Protect Borjomi National Park, Republic of Georgia
January 31, 2020
Borjomi National Park entered its second year with Global Conservation deploying Global Park Defense increasing pressure on illegal wildlife poachers and illegal logging.
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First Joint Patrols by Communities - Marines - Police for Sierra del Divisor National Park, Peru
November 19, 2019
Global Conservation funding SMART Patrols, Joint Operations, Naval River Stations, Tourism Ecolodge and Docks
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Elon Musk SpaceX Starlink to 'Light Up' dark national parks in developing countries
November 15, 2019
Elon Musk’s Starlink – SpaceX’s internet-satellite constellation is coming online in the coming years enabling a great opportunity to deploy better park and wildlife protection systems
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Global Conservation and Partners make Major Announcements at the 9th World Ranger Congress (WRC)
November 12, 2019
New GC Project at Bardiya-Banke National Park for Global Park Defense deployment, funding for Lead Ranger Training in Zimbabwe and Uganda and support for DaMaI Rainforest Heart of Borneo Delegation to join from Malaysia
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Global Conservation Sponsors 1st World Ranger Congress Held in Asia
November 9, 2019
New funding enables PROTECT Rangers from DaMaI Rainforest Complex, Borneo, Malaysia to participate in training and knowledge sharing.
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1st Year Progress – Global Park Defense in Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda
November 2, 2019
Global Conservation funding Global Park Defense to protect the Jewel of Africa
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Deploying Global Park Defense in Thung Yai – Huai Kha Khaeng UNESCO World Heritage Site, Thailand
November 1, 2019
Global Conservation commits to multi-year funding for Park and Wildlife Protection Systems in partnership with WCS Thailand and the Department of Parks and Wildlife
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New GC Video - STOP Extinction Now on YouTube
October 23, 2019
Over 80% of our tropical rainforests in Asia, and over 50% of the Amazon’s jungles have been lost.
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Global Conservation Launches STOP Extinction Campaign with Stanford University Center for Conservation Biology
October 21, 2019
GC Events at Stanford Cantor and Disney SF attended by hundreds of supporters
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Michael Finley, Global Conservation Board Director and President Emeritus Turner Foundation, featured in The Raider Magazine
October 21, 2019
Michael Finley was praised on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives when he retired in 2001 after more than 32 years with the National Park Service.
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Saving the Leuser Ecosystem – Indonesian Government Rejects Major New Dam Project
October 2, 2019
Aceh Court Revokes Permit for Tampur Dam planned inside Leuser Ecosystem
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2018 – 2019 Progress - Leuser Ecosystem Benkong Trumon Megafauna Sanctuary (BTMS)
October 2, 2019
Global Conservation invests our 5th year in critical park and wildlife protection to save the UNESCO World Heritage Rainforest of Sumatra
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Major Bi-National Jaguar and Prey Population Study Completed
October 1, 2019
Global Conservation funded 3 year scientific baseline for jaguar and prey in Mirador National Park, Guatemala and Calakmul World Heritage Park, Mexico
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GC Mission to Carpathian National Park, Far West Ukraine
September 4, 2019
Global Conservation Invited to Deploy Global Park Defense to Combat Wildlife Poaching and Illegal Logging
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2018- 2019 Progress at Borjomi National Park, Republic of Georgia
July 23, 2019
July 2019 Mission evaluates progress after first 18 months deploying Global Park Defense to combat illegal logging and wildlife poaching
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BBC Dynasties: Painted Wolves features Mana Pools World Heritage, Zimbabwe
July 23, 2019
Global Conservation is supporting Global Park Defense to stop illegal elephant and wildlife poaching in this iconic national park in the Zambezi Valley working with our partners – Bushlife Conservancy and Zambezi Elephant Trust
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New GC Video - DaMaI Rainforest Complex, Sabah - Heart of Borneo
June 22, 2019
Global Conservation progress in 2018 to protect one of the last major intact primary forests left in Asia.
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Slow but Determined Effort to End Illegal Mining and Commercial Hunting in Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica
May 7, 2019
Global Conservation funding of Environmental Inspectors (COVIRENAS) leading to more arrests and new levels of coordinated law enforcement
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Fighting in Asia’s National Parks to Save the Helmeted Hornbill
April 29, 2019
Global Conservation investments in park and wildlife protection in four (4) national parks in Asia is helping to save the last sanctuaries for the Critically Endangered bird
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Global Conservation Deploys new Mobile System for Marine Protected Area (MPA) Protection.
April 28, 2019
Marine Monitor (M2) MPA Protection systems are being deployed by Global Conservation around the world against illegal fishing and wildlife poaching.
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Global Conservation Mission to the Heart of Borneo, Sabah Malaysia
April 27, 2019
Board of Directors and Scientific Advisors review 2018 progress to deploy Global Park Defense across DaMaI’s 1 million hectares of rainforest to arrests wildlife poachers and shut down illegal activities
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2018 Progress in Marine Global Park Defense in Palau Northern Reefs
April 21, 2019
April 2019 Mission with GC Board and Scientific Advisors finds increasing pressure from illegal fishing and technical challenges in Marine Monitor (M2) deployments
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Global Conservation Mission to Cardamoms National Park – April 2019
April 21, 2019
Review of 2018 Progress deploying Global Park Defense to provide 24/7 surveillance and rapid response to wildlife poaching and illegal logging.
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2018 Progress - Thap Lan World Heritage Park and Wildlife Protection
April 13, 2019
Thailand has proven to be one of the most skillful countries to work with to deploy Global Park Defense to achieve 'No Cut, No Kill" protection
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Global Park Defense Deployment at Alaungdaw Kathapa National Park in Myanmar
March 14, 2019
Global Conservation deploying new systems, technology and training to enable Alaungdaw Kathapa to protect its endangered wildlife and vanishing forests.
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Celebrities band together to Protect Leuser Ecosystem
March 4, 2019
Stella McCartney, Drew Barrymore, Gweneth Paltrow Pink and Jimmy Fallon lead campaign to raise funding and awareness for the protection of Leuser Ecosystem
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GC Mission to the Amazon to deploy Global Park Defense in Sierra del Divisor, Peru’s newest and largest national park
February 13, 2019
Global Park Defense bringing new tools for park and wildlife protection in one of the largest intact forests and wildlife habitats of Peru
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MPA Protection Mission - Isla de la Plata, Machalilla National Park, Ecuador
February 8, 2019
Global Conservation and Protected Seas planning with WildAid and ProtectedSeas to bring first Marine Radar MPA Protection system to Ecuador
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Global Park Defense Progress in Mirador National Park in 2018
February 8, 2019
Global Conservation progress in 2018 deploying Global Park Defense has been excellent under the strong leadership of Francisco Asturius, Director of Mirador Program
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Global Conservation to Deploy Global Park Defense in Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda
January 21, 2019
After 10 years fighting poaching of elephants and other species, the Uganda Wildlife Authority to focus on anti-poaching and community development to bring back the Jewel of Africa
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New GC Project - Alaungdaw Kathapa National Park, Myanmar
November 11, 2018
Protecting Myanmar's oldest and largest intact tropical forests and wildlife habitats
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Global Conservation 2018 Impact Report Now Available
November 11, 2018
This year's review of Global Conservation's work in Global Park Defense protecting ten (10) UNESCO World Heritage and national parks.
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Asia Mission to Review 3 Years of Progress - Thap Lan World Heritage, Thailand
November 11, 2018
November 2018 Review - 3 Years of Progress to achieve ‘No Cut, No Kill’ park and wildlife protection using Global Park Defense to Win the Rosewood Wars
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Global Conservation Mission to Cardamom National Park in Cambodia
November 7, 2018
Our first year deploying Global Park Defense in Cambodia sees great progress to stop illegal land clearing led by the Wildlife Alliance team, while wildlife poaching and illegal logging remain a constant challenge
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US Senators Visit Mirador National Park, A Powerful Model for Conservation and Development
August 27, 2018
Congressman Vicente Gonzalez says the United States can and should do more to help develop tourism and industry in the country, alleviating the “push factors” for irregular migration
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Over One Thousand Park Rangers Die in 10 Years Protecting Our Parks and Wildlife
August 1, 2018
Two-thirds of the Rangers die at the hands of Wildlife Poachers, Illegal wildlife crime is now estimated to be worth more than $20 billion per year.
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GC Video: Global Park Defense for Marine Protected Areas
July 30, 2018
Global Conservation is protecting endangered UNESCO World Heritage and Marine National Parks in developing countries.
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Protecting a Refuge for the Last Jaguar of Costa Rica in Corcovado National Park
July 30, 2018
Global Conservation is supporting Global Park Defense systems, equipment and training for SINAC Park Rangers patrolling against illegal wildlife poaching and gold mining
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Using UNESCO World Heritage to Protect Endangered National Wildlife Parks in Developing Countries
July 30, 2018
Global Conservation focuses on UNESCO World Heritage Parks with the highest potential for tourism and sustainable protection for our Global Park Defense investments
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GC Reports: On Patrol in Mirador 2018 – Stopping Wildlife Poaching, Illegal Logging and Looting of Archeological Sites
July 22, 2018
Global Conservation is working to secure the permanent protection for Mirador National Park in Peten, Guatemala – the Heart of the Maya Biosphere and Cradle of Maya Civilization.
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Global Conservation Cellular Trailcam Networks Protect Endangered World Heritage Wildlife Parks
July 22, 2018
Cellular Trailcams Becoming a Critical Tool to Stop Wildlife Poaching and Illegal Logging to Achieve ‘No Cut, No Kill’ Protection
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14 Wildlife Poachers Arrested in DaMaI World Heritage Park, Sabah Borneo Malaysia
July 16, 2018
Local news sources publish story on Global Park Defense leading to arrests of wildlife poachers
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Global Conservation Invests in Global Park Defense for Iconic Zimbabwe UNESCO World Heritage Park
July 7, 2018
Multi-Year Anti-Poaching and Law Enforcement Program to begin in partnership with Bushlife and Zambezi Society
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UAV Drones Becoming Valuable Tools in Fighting Illegal Deforestation in Global Conservation Projects
July 6, 2018
Drone technology now proving ideal for remote mapping of land clearing and illegal logging in protected areas like Leuser Ecosystem
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GC Progress Report: Thap Lan World Heritage, Thailand
June 26, 2018
Global Conservation Park and Wildlife Protection, 5 Year Project: Years 2 & 3 2017-2018 YTD
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Global Conservation Deploys Global Park Defense for MPA Protection in Cabo Pulmo UNESCO World Heritage
June 15, 2018
New GC Project supports ProNatura Mexico to deploy Marine Monitor (M2) radar systems, long-range cameras, UAV Drones and SMART Patrols to protect one of Mexico’s most important Marine Protected Areas
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New GC Project: Protecting Borjomi National Park, Republic of Georgia
June 10, 2018
Global Conservation Signs Park and Wildlife Protection Agreement with Georgian Federal Ministry for Deploying Global Park Defense
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GC Progress Report: Mirador National Park Completes Two Years Rangers Patrolling Over 25,000 Kilometers
May 11, 2018
Global Conservation and Partners Working to Save The Heart of the Maya Biosphere
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Global Conservation 2017 Progress - New Park Rangers and Community Ecoguards for Mirador National Park, Guatemala
March 30, 2018
First Mirador park ranger teams now operational patrolling thousands of square miles against illegal hunting, wildlife poaching, looting of archaeological sites, illegal logging, and land clearing and invasions.
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Using Satellites to Stop Forest Fires and Deforestation
March 5, 2018
Global Conservation Funds Global Forest Watch to Stop Fires and Deforestation in two UNESCO World Heritage Parks – Leuser Ecosystem, Aceh Sumatra, Indonesia and Kibale National Park in Uganda
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Global Park Defense for Marine Protection Deployed in Palau Northern Reefs
March 3, 2018
Global Conservation and Protected Seas deploy next generation MPA Protection system based on Radar and Thermal Cameras
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Alaungdaw Kathapa National Park, Myanmar - Kicking Off Mission
March 3, 2018
Oldest and Largest National Park in Myanmar Facing Accelerating Threats of Destruction from Illegal Logging, Wildlife Poaching and Illegal Land Clearing
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Global Conservation Launches YouTube Channel and GC Reports
March 3, 2018
GC Reports are 2-minute video presentations on Global Conservation Projects showing the latest progress and challenges we are facing in each Global Park Defense Project.
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2017 Progress Report for Global Conservation Now Available
December 18, 2017
Global Conservation's work in Global Park Defense protecting eight (8) UNESCO World Heritage and national parks, including the stunning and priceless Northern Reefs of Palau, are highlighted in this summary of progress in 2017.
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Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation Funds Global Conservation for World Heritage Protection for the Heart of Borneo
November 15, 2017
New Wildlife Ranger Patrols for DaMaI World Heritage in Sabah, Malaysia funded to protect critical wildlife habitats from illegal hunting and commercial wildlife poaching
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Global Park Defense Helps Acheive 400th Arrest of Illegal Loggers in Two Years in Thailand
October 2, 2017
Thap Lan World Heritage Park Under Siege in Thailand’s Rosewood Wars
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UNESCO World Heritage Parks Under Siege
July 20, 2017
Almost half (45%) of UNESCO World Heritage parks – the most ecologically important places on earth - are being plagued by the illegal wildlife trade; 74% of natural World Heritage sites identified by UNESCO as ‘in danger’ are threatened by wildlife poaching and illegal trade.
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Global Conservation Brings Global Park Defense for Newly Created Cardamoms National Park in Cambodia
July 15, 2017
We are supporting Wildlife Alliance's critical work to protect the newest and largest National Park in Cambodia which has lost 70-80% of its forests nationwide in just 20 years
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UNESCO World Heritage Committee Keeps Leuser Ecosystem on World Heritage in Danger List
July 15, 2017
Leuser Ecosystem in Sumatra, Indonesia has been on UNESCO’s “List of World Heritage in Danger’’ since 2011 due to ongoing destruction of its rainforest ecosystem.
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New Discovery of Second Tiger Population in Thailand Found in Thap Lan World Heritage Park
July 15, 2017
The world’s second breeding population of Indochinese tigers (Panthera tigris corbetti) was discovered May 2017 in Thailand’s Dong-Phayayen Khao Yai Forest Complex
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$250 Billion Market for Illegal Wildlife, Logging and Mining Is Destroying Our National Parks in Developing Countries
July 15, 2017
A 2017 United Nations report shows llegal logging, mining and wildlife poaching earned criminal gangs up to $258 billion last year
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Global Conservation Deploys new Mobile System for Marine Protected Area (MPA) Protection
July 14, 2017
Marine Monitor (M2) MPA Protection systems are being deployed by Global Conservation around the world against illegal fishing and wildlife poaching.
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First Mirador Jaguar Population and Density Study with Calakmul, Mexico
July 6, 2017
Global Conservation is launching the first ever transnational jaguar population study of the Mirador-Calakmul Biosphere.
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Thap Lan National Park Rosewood and Wildlife Poacher Arrests Surpass 200 Since Beginning of 2016 Under Global Park Defense Prog
December 28, 2016
Thailand Department of Parks and Wildlife Using Global Park Defense Technologies to Tackle Massive Threat to Rangers and Last Intact Eastern Forests and Wildlife Habitats
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Leuser Ecosystem Faces New Challenge with Major New Geothermal Plant Being Proposed by Turkish Company – Hitay Holdings
December 28, 2016
Global Conservation Funds Local Legal Teams to Fight New Plans for Geothermal Plant and Major Roads That Would Destroy Heart of the Leuser National Park UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Global Conservation Events - Saving Our Global Parks - New Strategies and Technology for Park and Wildlife Protection
October 4, 2016
Saving Our Global Parks – Using Archaeology, Technology, Legal Campaigns and Policy for Effective Protection
Dr. Eric Dinerstein, Dr. Richard Hansen and Farwiza Farhan show us how a few great leaders can enable large-scale park and wildlife protection using proven technologies, economic models, and policy and legal strategies.
read moreDr. Eric Dinerstein, Dr. Richard Hansen and Farwiza Farhan show us how a few great leaders can enable large-scale park and wildlife protection using proven technologies, economic models, and policy and legal strategies.
Urgent Global Action Needed to Stop Extinction of Earth’s Last Megafauna
July 31, 2016
Global Conservation is focused on many of these highly endangered UNESCO World Heritage and National Parks to save intact megafauna and wildlife habitats across large areas of Asia, Latin America and Africa.
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Celebrating World Ranger Day
July 30, 2016
Global Conservation Supports Over 300 Rangers in the Field with Equipment and Training for Park and Wildlife Protection
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Global Conservation Sponsors World Ranger Congress for Training Park Rangers and Managers
July 7, 2016
Lead rangers for Mirador National Park sponsored for training in protection and management.
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Global Conservation Supports New SMART Patrols for Thap Lan World Heritage, Thailand
July 7, 2016
Last Chance for Tigers in Eastern Thailand. Less than 20 left in Dong Phayayen–Khao Yai Forest Complex, UNESCO World Heritage.
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Tiger Brokers Arrested by Leuser National Park Forest Rangers and Indonesian Police
June 1, 2016
Global Conservation support of the Gunung Leuser National Park’s SMART Ranger Patrols and WCS’s Wildlife Crimes Unit helping make protection for the Sumatran Tiger possible.
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Leuser Ecosystem Conservationist Farwiza Farhan Wins Whitley Awards for Nature
May 2, 2016
Global Conservation is proud to announce that our Leuser grantee Farwiza Farhan, co-founder of Forest, Nature and Environment of Aceh ( HAkA ), has won the prestigious Whitley Award that recognize the works of conservationists around the globe.
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Leuser Ecosystem - New Government Moratorium on Logging and Palm Plantations
April 20, 2016
Indonesia's Minister of the Environment and Forestry and Acehnese leaders declare moratorium on palm oil and mining expansion in the Leuser Ecosystem
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One Half of UNESCO World Heritage Sites Under Threat
April 19, 2016
One half of the world’s natural UNESCO World Heritage sites are considered threatened by “harmful industrial activity”, and are considered under “high threat” or “very high threat” of development.
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Leonardo DiCaprio visits Leuser Ecosystem - Supports New Megafuana Sanctuary
March 29, 2016
Leonardo DiCaprio visited the Leuser Ecosystem located in Aceh and North Sumatra provinces of Indonesia
with fellow actors Adrien Brody and Fisher Stevens
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Newly Elected President Jimmy Morales of Guatemala and President Morales Solis of Costa Rica Visit Mirador National Park
March 8, 2016
The president of Costa Rica, Guillermo Solis, with his wife Mercedes Peñas Domingo, took advantage of their stay in Guatemala to make several visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites in the country, travelling by helicopter to visit Mirador National Park.
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Community Leaders Blocking New Aceh Spatial Plan Revisions through Legal and Ministerial Channels
March 8, 2016
Global Conservation is supporting legal efforts, public relations and lobbying of the Indonesian government to block a new Spatial Plan proposed by the Governor of Aceh province. Currently, this spatial revision is in review by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of Indonesia and could lead to the rapid destruction of critical wildlife habitats and primary forests.
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Leuser Ecosystem - National Park Senior Team Receives SMART Ranger Patrol Training in Thailand
January 4, 2016
Global Conservation Supports Ranger Training for Leuser National Park Ranger Teams and Management in Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary, Thailand
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Thap Lan National Park – Epicenter in the War on Rosewood Poaching in Asia
December 19, 2015
Over the past five years, Thap Lan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site just 3-4 hours from Bangkok, has become the epicenter in the war on poaching of precious rosewood as well as wildlife in one of the last intact primary forests in Southeast Asia.
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Leuser Ecosystem - Racing Extinction of Our Last Mega Fauna Species
December 19, 2015
Global Conservation is supporting the work of FKL and HaKA to Save Leuser Ecosystem - the last bastion to save Big 4 Megafauna - Tigers, Rhino, Elephant and Orangutan - left in Asia.
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Guatemala Proposes Mirador National Park for UNESCO World Heritage at COP21 Paris
December 6, 2015
Mirador National Park is is under siege with massive fires encroaching on all sides. The government of Guatemala is seeking international support to save this priceless treasure to mankind.
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Rogue Oil Palm Company must pay $26m, rules Indonesia’s Supreme Court
November 30, 2015
Global Conservation support for Leuser Ecosystem protection enabled the arrest and successfully prosecution of one of Indonesia’s most notorious palm oil companies, resulting in a $26 million fine upheld in Indonesia’s Supreme Court, one of the first major rulings for illegal forest destruction upheld in the country’s history.
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Morgan Freeman Visits Mirador National Park - "The First of the Eight Wonders of the World" - Shines Light on Guatemala's May
November 25, 2015
Academy Award Winning Actor Recently Visited Mirador and Explored its Ancient sites and intact Tropical Forest and Wildlife Habitats
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Leuser Ecosystem: Tiger Poacher and Trader Arrested by Indonesian Police and Forest Rangers
November 25, 2015
Perpetrators arrested poaching and selling body parts of a Critically Endangered Sumatran tiger. Global Conservation is funding WCS-Indonesia for SMART Ranger Patrols in Leuser National Park.
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Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation Funds Leuser Ecosystem Megafauna Sanctuary
November 25, 2015
Global Conservation is Co-Funding HaKA and FKL, Local NGOs Working Tirelessly to Save Leuser Ecosystem
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Kicking Off 2020 - Global Conservation
February 5, 2020
Personal Thank You to Our Supporters and Friends from Jeff Morgan, Executive Director
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1st Year Progress in Mana Pools World Heritage, Zambezi River Valley, Zimbabwe
February 2, 2020
Global Conservation funding Global Park Defense to protect one of most important and endangered UNESCO World Heritage Parks in Africa
Guatemala’s Congress and President Now Working to Protect Mirador National Park
February 2, 2020
Congress and the Vice President convened public meetings to promote the sustainable development and protection of the Cradle of Maya Civilization
February 2, 2020
New Global Conservation program uses advanced satellite and aerial monitoring to enable the large-scale protection and reforestation of tropical forests
Global Park Defense being deployed to protect Carpathians National Park, Ukraine
January 31, 2020
New Park and Wildlife Protection program first in Ukraine and model for entire Carpathians UNESCO World Heritage
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