Dr. Enric Sala is a former university professor who saw himself writing the obituary of ocean life, and quit academia to become a full-time conservationist as a National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence. He founded and leads Pristine Seas, a project that combines exploration, research, and media to inspire country leaders to protect the last wild places in the ocean. To date, Pristine Seas has helped to create 22 of the largest marine reserves on the planet, covering an area of 5.7 million square km. 2008 World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leader, 2013 Explorers Club Lowell Thomas Award, 2013 Environmental Media Association Hero Award, 2016 Russian Geographical Society Award, and 2018 Heinz Award in Public Policy. He is a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.
Highly protected marine areas are the best way to conserve and restore marine life. Here's why the UK government must seize its chance to create more of them.
Las Seychelles han anunciado que protegerán el 30% de sus aguas del uso comercial, dando un ejemplo de conservación que otros países deberían seguir.
The Seychelles has announced it will protect 30% of its waters from commercial use - setting an example in conservation that other countries should follow.
Cette pandémie fournit une preuve sans précédent et indiscutable de l’étroite proximité entre notre destin et la santé du monde naturel.
Les humains ne seront pas les seuls à souffrir dans un monde en cours de réchauffement.
Natural systems are not just critical to the survival of the nine million plant and animal species with which we share this planet. They are also key to humanity's own future, writes Nati...
Mangrove forests shrunk by as much as 35% between 1980 and 2000 and 11 of some 70 mangrove species are at risk of becoming extinct. We must reverse the trend or face dire consequences.
It is a myth that socially responsible pension investments and decent returns are mutually exclusive.
The oxygen we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat - they all depend on other forms of life. Without the rest of species on the planet, there would be no prosperity, no economy – ...
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