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Zero deforestation in the Amazon is now possible – here’s what needs to happen

4 November 2022

Jair Bolsonaro has been toppled from government in Brazil, which has led to the rejoicing of environmentalists and scientists in South America and beyond. In the Conversation, the UCCRI's Prof. Rachael Garrett explores what...

Photos suggest rhino horns have shrunk over past century, likely due to hunting

1 November 2022

By scrutinising over a century’s worth of photos, University of Cambridge researchers have made the first ever measurements that show rhinoceros horns have gradually decreased in size over time. The research was done by...

Companies’ ‘deforestation-free’ supply chain pledges have barely impacted forest clearance in the Amazon

28 October 2022

More companies must make and implement zero-deforestation supply chain commitments in order to significantly reduce deforestation and protect diverse ecosystems, say researchers. Zero-deforestation pledges are a great first...

Disappearing notes in classical tune highlight dramatic loss of Humpback Whales

21 October 2022

A Cambridge team frustrated by the apathetic response to biodiversity loss has developed a dramatic new way to highlight the demise of nature – and people are listening. Driven by the observation that human activities are...

CCI Conservation Seminars begin on 5th Oct 2022

30 September 2022

The CCI Conservation Seminars begin on 5th October 2022 and will happen every fortnight during term. Our first speaker, Dr Bernardo Strassburg, will talk about his venture re.green. Join us in the Main Seminar Room at 4 pm...

Masters in Conservation Leadership Applications for October 2023 entry and scholarships now open

20 September 2022

Masters in Conservation Leadership Applications for October 2023 entry and scholarships now open Masters in Conservation Leadership The Cambridge Masters in Conservation Leadership is a ground-breaking course that equips...

Conservation on a wing and a prayer, or following the evidence?

20 September 2022

Conservation on a wing and a prayer, or following the evidence? Andrew Bladon is the lead author of the Butterfly and Moth synopsis. His research focuses on investigating the impacts of fine-scale temperature changes on...

British Ecological Society honours Professor Bill Sutherland

7 September 2022

We are delighted to offer our congratulations to Professor Bill Sutherland who has been awarded Honorary Membership of the British Ecological Society . This is the highest award the BES gives, recognising exceptional...

Lynn Dicks awarded The British Ecological Society’s Ecological Engagement Award

5 September 2022

Lynn Dicks has been awarded The British Ecological Society’s Ecological Engagement Award . This award recognises Lynn’s outstanding work bridging the gap between ecologists and other groups, particularly her work with the...

New Centre for Landscape Regeneration Launched

15 February 2022

The Cambridge Conservation Research Institute, in collaboration with Cambridge Zero and Cambridge Conservation Initiative partners, has been awarded £10 million in funding by NERC to create a new Centre for Landscape...

Zero deforestation in the Amazon is now possible – here’s what needs to happen

Photos suggest rhino horns have shrunk over past century, likely due to hunting

Companies’ ‘deforestation-free’ supply chain pledges have barely impacted forest clearance in the Amazon

Disappearing notes in classical tune highlight dramatic loss of Humpback Whales

CCI Conservation Seminars begin on 5th Oct 2022

Masters in Conservation Leadership Applications for October 2023 entry and scholarships now open

Conservation on a wing and a prayer, or following the evidence?

British Ecological Society honours Professor Bill Sutherland

Lynn Dicks awarded The British Ecological Society’s Ecological Engagement Award

New Centre for Landscape Regeneration Launched

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