Conservation in the Age of Tech Giants: Time to Rethink Our Strategies

As conservationists, we often rely on partnerships with tech companies for data, funding, and innovative tools.  Recently, I’ve started asking myself: what if these alliances unintentionally changing conservation in ways that go against our core values? I wonder if the nature conservation community has sufficiently reflected on, and positioned itself appropriately regarding, the long-term risksContinue reading “Conservation in the Age of Tech Giants: Time to Rethink Our Strategies”

The Lawless Ocean and What It Tells Us About Ourselves

Recently, I was invited to present a series of lectures on biogeography and biodiversity aboard a small expedition ship, where I was responsible for my own educational program. This time, I decided to take a bold step and introduce a topic that wouldn’t typically find its way into an expedition cruise’s edutainment schedule. Inspired by IanContinue reading “The Lawless Ocean and What It Tells Us About Ourselves”

Breakthrough for Arctic Marine Conservation: Ocean-Scale Network Design and Pathway for Its Implementation Has Been Published

Today is an important milestone for ArcNet as we continue our pursuit of the ambitious conservation target of safeguarding 30% of the Arctic seas by 2030. I am happy to announce the publication of our paper, which showcases the world’s first ocean-scale conservation network and outlines the pathway for its implementation. Our work on thisContinue reading “Breakthrough for Arctic Marine Conservation: Ocean-Scale Network Design and Pathway for Its Implementation Has Been Published”