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Action for Mexico’s Water Forest
On 12 July, land owners conservationists, government authorities, national and international conservation organizations, scientists and business owners met to address the complex and highly urgent task of protecting, restoring and sustainably managing the Water...
What does TV teach us about wildlife?
An interesting article in the Huffington Post yesterday brought up an interesting conversation – one which I have personally contemplated for a while. Many times, TV shows, documentaries or movies about nature provide an educational experience for viewers. ...
Marine Protection and Traditional Knowledge
On many of the Pacific Islands, traditional knowledge of managing marine resources is passed down from generation to generation. This knowledge is critical to the future health of these marine ecosystems, but with new environmental challenges and threats there is an...
The Healing Power of Nature
The WILD Foundation and our sister organizations in The Wilderness Network were founded on the core belief that wilderness is an essential part of a healthy and sane society. Dr. Ian Player, founder of the organizations within the network, pioneered interracial...Young Leaders Forum at the 4th International Biennial Parks Leadership Conference August 2010, Sydney, Australia
News from the IUCN/WCPA Young Protected Area Professionals: Parks Forum is pleased to present the Young Leaders Forum, to be held as a precursor to the 4th International Biennial Parks Leadership Conference: Common Ground in August 2010. The 2010 Young Leaders Forum...
Marine Wilderness – A Powerful Planning Tool
In light of the current state of the Gulf of Mexico – the many animals and plant species impacted and the long-term, not yet fully understood impacts of the BP oil spill – I think it is important to highlight some forward thinking work that the US, Mexican...
Update from KwaZulu Natal EduPeg Program
We just received the first quarter reports and newsletters from the EduPeg program, which continues to make a huge positive impact on the lives of children in Botswana and South Africa. Below is a brief update on the KwaZulu Natal program, which includes 38 schools...
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Can We Let Wilderness Just Be Wilderness?
This post was written by Chad Dawson and published in the April 2005 issue of the International Journal of Wilderness. The full April 2005 issues, as well as full issues from 1995-2007 are available for free download in the IJW Archives. Whether you take a quick or a...
The Serengeti Highway
I spoke with Boyd Norton, friend of WILD, world-class photographers and passionate conservationist, yesterday about the urgent issue threatening the Serengeti (Tanzania and Kenya). About a week ago, he returned from leading one of his photo tours in Serengeti, a...
Nom-Koo’s Visit to Chicago
Nomkhubulwane, the life-size elephant sculpture made by renowned South African artist Andries Botha, arrived in Chicago on 28 May, after visiting sevearl other cities in North America including Juarez, Mexico and Detroit, Michigan. This week, there are several...
US President Obama and Mexican President Calderon announce Transboundary Protected Area
On May 19, in a significant step towards the first “peace park” between Mexico and the United States, protecting important transboundary wildlands, President of Mexico Felipe Calderon visited Washington DC and, with US President Barack Obama, made the following...
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Wilderness Leadership School Partners With HIV Youth Program
The Wilderness Leadership School has formed a partnership with the LoveLife program, South Africa’s National HIV program for youth. WLS is working specifically with the groundBreaker leadership group – youth ages 18-25 who are otherwise unemployed, recruited for a...
Update on Olive Ridley Turtles and the Dhamra Port, Orissa India: Controversial Involvement of International Union of the Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
As many of you know, WILD has a long history of involvement with the special Olive Ridley sea turtles. These turtles are currently known to nest en-mass in only three locations world-wide, one of which is Gaharimatha National Park, just south of the Dhamra River where...
Insights from WILD’s President
The following few excerpts are from Sanctuary Asia (April 2010), India’s leading wildlife, conservation and environment magazine. Sanctuary Asia was started by Editor Bittu Sahgal (a long-time friend and trustee of WILD) in 1981 to raise awareness among Indians...Marine Protected Areas and much more at the Western Wilderness Conference
The Western Wilderness Conference will take place from April 8-11 at the University of California in Berkeley, California. Sponsored by the California Wilderness Coalition and the Sierra Club, the Western Wilderness Conference includes organizations from all twelve...The Aftermath
Since the dismal conclusion of the Copenhagen talks, experts following the UN climate change negotiations have been trying to sort out whether the Copenhagen Accord was a step forward or not. Some have begun calling it the Copenhagen Discord. Some have taken a gentler...