WILD SÁPMI: A New Alliance to Defend Old Growth Press Release
WILD.org expands its 50+ year legacy of ecosystem protection by partnering with Sámi reindeer herders to defend Sweden’s old growth boreal forests and support Indigenous stewardship.
Swedish Forest Company SCA’s Exit from FSC Certification
Swedish forest company, SCA, is leaving the Forest Stewardship Council—undermining Indigenous rights, climate action, and opening the door to ecological harm.
Investing in Tomorrow: CoalitionWILD’s Mentorship Motion
For decades, conservation has relied heavily on the deep wisdom and technical expertise of seasoned practitioners. Their hard-won knowledge has protected landscapes, endangered species, and cultural heritage across the globe. Yet as we stand on the brink of unprecedented ecological tipping points, there is an urgent need to cultivate the next wave of leadership—one that is agile, inclusive, and ready to inherit the mantle of responsibility.
Protecting the Sápmi Forest
Boreal forests are the largest land-based carbon sink yet Sweden is deforesting its old growth trees at a faster rate than the deforestation of the Amazon.
Indigenous Leadership in the Protection of Biodiversity
The important role of "the sacred" and Indigenous Peoples around the world in the stewardship of wild places is marginal. It's time for that to change.
Adopting the Half Spatial Target
When is it more feasible to achieve the Half target? When we have Half left or when we have to restore at a nearly unimaginable scale 25 years from now?
Threats Against Sámi Herders Escalate
Like many Indigenous Sámi, Maidi Andersson was celebrating Sámi National Day. But for her and her reindeer community the celebration abruptly ended when she discovered the slain reindeer.
Star Soul: Giving Makes Earth Sacred
WILD isn’t just working to protect wilderness, we are also working to protect wildness and its connection to the human spirit.
Phil Two Eagle: Giving Makes Earth Sacred
Some losses are difficult to explain, and that is all the more reason to make space for those who grieve.
Answering the Call: Giving Makes Earth Sacred
Sometimes an opportunity to step out of your comfort zone reveals what is sacred within all of us.
Laura Yawanawa: Giving Makes Earth Sacred
Some sacrifices we never anticipate making. When the world calls, how we answer can change the course of history for entire communities.
Giving Makes Earth Sacred
When we give freely of what we are not immediately using, we unleash the potential for an object, a resource, or even our own energy to fulfill a purpose and to give joy and meaning to the world.
A letter to the IUCN Director General
I know that for many people, venturing into wilderness areas is a very important element for health and balance in their lives. I feel this as well, but also, for me, the nature directly around me is equally important.
A Reflection by Timothy Hass, WILD’s Trustee
I know that for many people, venturing into wilderness areas is a very important element for health and balance in their lives. I feel this as well, but also, for me, the nature directly around me is equally important.
Tech & Tradition – Q&A with Ruari Bradburn, Chief Technology Officer at Langland Conservation
“Tech & Tradition” delves into the evolving landscape of conservation, exploring the synergy between traditional wisdom and technological innovation.
Mentors Making a Difference: Phoebe and David’s Journey with CoalitionWILD
At CoalitionWILD, we believe in the power of mentorship and the transformative impact it can have on the lives of young conservationists. Here, we shine a spotlight on two exceptional repeat mentors, Phoebe Barnard and David Manski, who have been actively involved in our Global Mentorship Program. Their dedication, wisdom, and passion for conservation have inspired and guided numerous young professionals on their journey to become future leaders in the field.
Indigenous-led Conservation, a Holistic Approach – Q&A with Jordan Kennedy from Indigenous Led
Embark on an insightful exploration at the crossroads of environmental stewardship and cultural preservation through a Q&A with Jordan Kennedy.
From wildlife research to local community: a story of life in Mt. Gaoligong
In 2014 – 2015, for 6 months I was part of a field research team working on the gibbons (Hoolock tianxing), a small ape inhabiting the subtropical evergreen forest of southwest China, close to the mountainous Sino-Myanmar border. This region harbors a high level of biodiversity with a 335,549 - ha protected area founded in the 1980s. “Gaoligong” as the reserved was named after referred to an ancient family once living in this area.
The World Wilderness Congress: Building a wild future out of a wild community
There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about. - Margaret J. Wheatley
Wild grasslands: A land to mark the sparrow’s fall
Too often, the vast expanse of lands known as the Great Plains is dismissively referred to as “flyover country.”