Recent events and policy decisions across the world are worrying conservationists and climate researchers.

Here, Mongabay lists out ten unique community-led initiatives across the world that show positive and proven impacts.

By Sonam Lama Hyolmo
https://news.mongabay.com/2025/03/10-unique-community-led-conservation-solutions-in-the-face-of-environmental-despair/

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10 unique community-led conservation solutions in the face of environmental despair

Numerous events and policy decisions across the world in the last several months are causing despair among many environmentalists. The abrupt freeze, and potential termination, of international funds for conservation have hit global conservation and environmental projects, resulting in the halt of activities that have so far aided forest and wildlife conservation and supported Indigenous […]

Mongabay Environmental News

Discover how data drives deforestation solutions. Join us on August 8 for an insightful webinar exploring how Global Forest Watch is pioneering efforts to manage and protect forests through innovative technology. Hear from Mongabay’s VP & Executive Editor, Willie Shubert, about how data informs environmental journalism.

https://mongabay.cc/gfw-webinar-mastodon

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Mobilizing Impact: How GFW Drives Innovation and Collaboration to Combat Deforestation

A decade ago, the launch of GFW ushered in a new era of accountability and transparency around monitoring and protecting the world's forests. To celebrate 10 years of impact, our Voices of Global Forest Watch series will highlight the successes of GFW users, partners and community members through videos, stories and events throughout the year.

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To celebrate Earth Day, we want to share some happy environmental news with our readers.

Lebanese youths take up rods and reels to learn sustainable fishing

https://news.mongabay.com/2024/03/lebanese-youths-take-up-rods-and-reels-to-learn-sustainable-fishing/

by Amélie David

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Lebanese youths take up rods and reels to learn sustainable fishing

AMCHIT, Lebanon — Amchit’s harbor bustles with activity on a sunny January morning, one of the first in more than three weeks. A group of 16 youths from the coastal village of Bnine, in Akkar district, one of Lebanon’s poorest regions, gathers at the docks, where a long wooden boat is tied up. Divided into […]

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You can now listen to the lecture Mongabay's Founder and CEO, Rhett Butler, delivered at the Biophilia Award ceremony on Feb. 19, where Mongabay received the prestigious 2023 Biophilia Award for Environmental Communication.

"Reasons for Hope in the Face of the Global Environmental Crisis” emphasizes solutions journalism to prevent despair and promote action among readers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jPxRIlF5AM

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Reasons for hope in the face of the global environmental crisis

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