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Community-Based Blue Monkey Conservation on Idjwi Island
Idjwi Island is a rich ecosystem in Lake Kivu and part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Widespread deforestation on the island in the 1990s devastated local wildlife populations, including a rare sub-species of blue monkey. For many years, conservationists believed the sub-species was extinct until Wild Earth Allies’ partner Dr. Augustin K. Basabose rediscovered blue monkeys on Idjwi.
A Hawksbill Conservation Success Story: Behind the Scenes with ProCosta
In 2007, conservationists believed the hawksbill sea turtle was nearing extinction in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Today, after 15 years of dedicated work in El Salvador, Wild Earth Allies’ partner ProCosta has renewed hope for the species in the region.
Leatherback Conservation Rebounds in Mexico after Hurricane Otis
In October, Hurricane Otis devastated sea turtle hatcheries on the Guerrero coast. Wild Earth Allies leveraged our Wild Fund to provide emergency support to local conservation NGO GroBios. In the storm’s wake, new life is already emerging.
Be Part of Lasting Change for Wildlife, Habitats, and People
Together with our partners, Wild Earth Allies protects vital areas of our natural world for the benefit of wildlife, habitats, and people. Our collaborative efforts deliver tangible impact in priority terrestrial and marine ecosystems globally.
Boosting Livelihoods in the DRC to Strengthen Grauer’s Gorilla Conservation
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kahuzi-Biega National Park and its surrounding areas hold a wealth of natural resources. Despite this natural wealth, many residents near the park live in extreme poverty. With our partner Primate Expertise, Wild Earth Allies reaches 13 villages in the area with vital livelihood support.
New Gorilla Group Habituated in the DRC
In the DRC, gorilla tourism provides essential revenue for parks, communities, and conservation efforts. Our partner Primate Expertise recently habituated a new family group of Grauer’s gorillas in Kahuzi-Biega National Park. Following two years of strong work by the habituation team, the Mpungwe gorilla group is ready to receive tourists.
Signs of Hope for Sunda Pangolins in Cambodia
Sunda pangolins have walked the Earth for 60 million years. Today, they are critically endangered across their range in Southeast Asia. In 2022, Wild Earth Allies began a crucial, yearlong conservation project to monitor, research, and protect Sunda pangolins in Cambodia’s Cardamoms Mountains.
Campaigning to Protect Crab Populations in Cambodia
Wild Earth Allies is teaming up with the Fisheries Administration, Action Education, and coastal communities to protect blue swimming crab populations in Cambodia.
Voices from the Field: Didiher Chacón of the Latin American Sea Turtles Association
Wild Earth Allies speaks with Didiher Chacón, Founder and Director of the Latin American Sea Turtles Association (LAST), about the importance of leatherbacks and how we can engage coastal communities in the protection of these fascinating marine reptiles.
Growing Our Global Impact, Together: 2023 Mid-Year Progress Report
Wild Earth Allies’ community-based work shows that saving at-risk wildlife is possible when we put people and their well-being at the heart of our conservation efforts.