swap_horiz Drawdown: Biodiversity Alternatives

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Lion Guardians

Lion Guardians employs local Maasai communities as anti-poaching rangers and conservation educators. They work to protec...

Community Based Conservation Education Anti Poaching

8.9 Very Good

2

Sea Turtle Conservancy

The Sea Turtle Conservancy conducts research, monitors nesting sites, and advocates for the protection of sea turtles. T...

Marine Conservation Turtle Research Habitat Protection

8.8 Very Good

3

Elephant Crisis Fund

The Elephant Crisis Fund supports projects that combat the illegal ivory trade and protect elephants in Africa. They fun...

Community Support Species Protection Anti Poaching

8.8 Very Good

4

Orangutan Foundation International

The Orangutan Foundation International operates a rehabilitation center for orphaned and injured orangutans in Borneo. T...

Community Engagement Primate Protection Rehabilitation Center

8.8 Very Good

5

Kangaroo Island Dingo Conservation Program

The Kangaroo Island Dingo Conservation Program works to protect dingoes on Kangaroo Island from extinction. They manage...

Dingo Protection Habitat Management Ecosystem Restoration

8.3 Very Good

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Edward O. Wilson

Edward O. Wilson was a giant in the fields of ecology and evolutionary biology. Known as the 'father of sociobiology,' h...

Conservation Biodiversity Ecology Sociobiology

7.9 Good

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E.O. Wilson

Edward O. Wilson was a pioneering biologist, entomologist, and naturalist known as the 'father of sociobiology' and 'fat...

Conservation Biodiversity Ecology Sociobiology

9.3 Excellent

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Parque Nacional do Iguaçu

Parque Nacional do Iguaçu in Brazil is famous for the Iguazu Falls, one of the world's largest waterfall systems with ov...

Conservation Biodiversity Waterfalls Tourism

9.3 Excellent

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David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet

This documentary serves as a powerful memoir and urgent call to action from legendary naturalist David Attenborough. He...

Inspirational Nature Planet Legacy

9.3 Excellent

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Parque Nacional de la Amistad

Parque Nacional de la Amistad, spanning Costa Rica and Panama, is one of the most biodiverse protected areas in Central...

Wildlife Conservation Biodiversity Eco Tourism

9.0 Excellent

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The Nature Conservancy

The Nature Conservancy is one of the world's largest and most effective conservation organizations. They work to protect...

Sustainability Conservation Climate Change Biodiversity

8.8 Very Good

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Parque Nacional do Tocantins

Parque Nacional do Tocantins in Brazil is a protected area in the Amazon region, known for its diverse ecosystems and ri...

Wildlife Conservation Biodiversity Tourism

8.6 Very Good

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Baia do Sancho, Fernando de Noronha, Brazil (European Influence)

Baia do Sancho, on the Brazilian island of Fernando de Noronha (with historical Portuguese influence), is consistently r...

Conservation Biodiversity Remote Island Crystal Clear Water

8.5 Very Good

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Manu National Park

Manu National Park in Peru is a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its exceptional biodiversity. It encompasses a...

Wildlife Conservation Biodiversity Eco Tourism

8.5 Very Good

15

Parque Nacional do Cerrado

Parque Nacional do Cerrado in Brazil is a protected area in the Cerrado biome, known for its unique savanna ecosystems a...

Wildlife Conservation Biodiversity Eco Tourism

8.3 Very Good

16

Parque Nacional do Rio Negro

Parque Nacional do Rio Negro in Brazil is a protected area in the Amazon region, known for its rich biodiversity and pri...

Wildlife Conservation Biodiversity Eco Tourism

8.2 Very Good

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World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is the world's leading conservation organization, working in nearly 100 countries to prote...

Sustainability Wildlife Conservation Biodiversity

8.2 Very Good

18

Gunung Leuser National Park, Indonesia

Gunung Leuser National Park in Sumatra, Indonesia, is a critical habitat for endangered species, including the Sumatran...

Conservation Biodiversity Rainforest Sumatran Orangutan

8.2 Very Good

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Racing Extinction

Racing Extinction uses innovative technology, including thermal imaging and night vision, to reveal endangered species t...

Technology Conservation Biodiversity Extinction

8.0 Very Good

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Parque Nacional do Acre

Parque Nacional do Acre in Brazil is a protected area in the Amazon region, known for its rich biodiversity and pristine...

Wildlife Conservation Biodiversity Eco Tourism

7.9 Good